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XP's built-in firewall is a joke
It will prevent a few common remote hacks and that's it. To be really secure, you not only need a hardware firewall but you'll also need a 3rd party firewall software like Zone Alarm Pro or Kerio to prevent unauthorized programs from accessing the Internet or even executing other programs without your permission.

Two other things I'd add to the list if you're going to use IE. First, get rid of the poorly secured Microsoft Java machine and use the Sun machine instead. This will prevent you from being hit by a number of common exploits. Second, use adware prevention software, such as AdAware, to avoid browser hijacking.
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I'll be back...  CaptainObvious | 02/24/04
The saga continues . . . .  DonnieBoy | 02/24/04
Just like the battery bunny rabbit: it just keeps going and going..  Bobby Sskcat | 02/24/04
Feature bloat isn't the problem here  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
not in this case,  ryusen | 02/24/04
Email scripts can read address books and send email. We don't need that.  DonnieBoy | 02/24/04
Most aren't scripts these days  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
Yes, but you can double click and execute.  DonnieBoy | 02/24/04
Double Click and Execute  jfrankcarr | 02/25/04
One more thing, it is the aggregate complexity.  DonnieBoy | 02/24/04
stupid people need stupid OS's  engel000 | 02/24/04
The Linux Charm Offensive in action again  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
spelling...  engel000 | 02/24/04
Ah...Even More Linux Attitude  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
okay, lemme try again  engel000 | 02/25/04
Spell Much?  GeoFrank | 02/25/04
sure  engel000 | 02/25/04
This is NOT A MICROSOFT Security Problem!  Heatlesssun | 02/24/04
Singing to the Choir  JoseTorr | 02/24/04
Even more ways  OhMyGosh | 02/24/04
Oh good!  Jay Cash | 02/24/04
Yes it is. Only retards use Microsoft.  Bobby Sskcat | 02/24/04
Ah...pouring on the Linux 'charm' today  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
Don't see where I said that I use linux  Bobby Sskcat | 02/24/04
Professional image  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
If it's cheaper and it works better it will sell. End of story..  Bobby Sskcat | 02/24/04
Works both ways  NoB$ | 02/24/04
More Linux Attitude Syndrome  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
Well Said  GeoFrank | 02/25/04
With XP  V Sanders | 02/24/04
Xp's firewall  ryusen | 02/24/04
XP's built-in firewall is a joke  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
About that patch...  Cardinal_Bill | 02/24/04
Oh, I see.  Immanuel Tranz-Mischen | 02/24/04
Good. And all the multi-megabyte patches  michael-t | 02/24/04
Here's an Idea to eliminate Viruses  BSCpEUSF | 02/24/04
Deal with many Sales/Marketing types?  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
one problem:  ryusen | 02/24/04
Just Curious  RedHat9User | 02/24/04
The use of Linux would mitigate the spread...  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
Read it, but not convinced  RedHat9User | 02/24/04
Somewhat agree....  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
Maybe this will convince you  Richard Flude | 02/24/04
And this...  PA-ITGuy | 02/24/04
And that...  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
I've heard this claim, give examples  NoB$ | 02/24/04
well...  PA-ITGuy | 02/24/04
Here's how....  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
It depends...  Cardinal_Bill | 02/24/04
Hardware is the big issue I see  jfrankcarr | 02/24/04
Got Drivers?  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
Depends on who is paying at the time.  NoB$ | 02/24/04
Stupid People  Doink | 02/24/04
Lack of competency...  Jose Jimenez | 02/24/04
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