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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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just got dsl, im a "high speed internet" noob so i dont know if i should or need to h:
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Probably would be a good idea.... I have one.
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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walkthrough pleez
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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dont go for it cuz its a pain unless u really hav some important info or u know someone thats gonna hak ur comp.
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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http://download.com.com/3000-2092-10...ml?tag=lst-0-1

install and tell it you're a n00b.
it's easy to use. When you first use a program this needs to use a program, it'll ask for permission, just click the box that says to always let it access and click "Yes".
use it!
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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yea...wat happenens if it says, plx let this app go through, "sierhtw83h4tqinrgf" how do u know if its a thing that u want to pass through or a cookie wit a trojan on it? hmmm?

it has happned to me plenty of times
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Probably because you are a total idiot. If you use your brain, then it is pretty simple. If you shove your thumb up your ass, then it is somewhat simple, but if you, wedley, just be yourself.... it is impossible
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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watever u say buddy...all i know its a pain in the ass to do and thrs nuttin on my comp to hak

all i want to do is jus surf the web and not bother letting all this shiat get in my way. if someone wants to send me a trojan or worm, my antivirus will catch it. if a hacker really wants to get into my computer by searching open ports, ill let him, becuz once he has access, thrs nuttin to get.

if he decides to screw up my windows XP, ill reinstall it cuz i hav the corporate edition. u guys hav to stop worrying so much...
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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We don't like beng inconvenienced. Spend like 30 minutes setting up the firewall, and it can save you hours down the road so that you don't have to re-install everything. I think it is worth it, and I am speaking from experience.
Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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dsl sucks, fuck firewalls



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