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Hmm...I didn't even know XP had a built-in firewall. Any bets on how long it is before other companies with software firewall products bring suit against Microsoft for bundling a firewall in the OS? --

No clue, but I can tell you how long it will last before ISP helpdesks disable the firewall.

XP pro has been shipping with a F/W for a year now, I'd say? no suits yet. In fact, I read some review (CNET, etc) that said the XP F/W in conjunction with Zone Labs ZoneAlarm was very effective, given the test parameters. I have ran mine since day 1, with both DSL and dial-up. All systems go. Jim