I have AOL 5.0, do I really need AOL 7.0? Also I have a 56K modem, do I need a FireWall or Am I protected? Give any comments and suggestions. Thank You for your time!

I don't know about AOL. I know people that are still using 5.0 for different reasons. You are never 100% protected out there. Even if you are using a dial-up connection (modem). If you spend considerable amounts of time on-line, I would suggest you at least install ZoneAlarm. Not only is one of the best software-based firewalls, but it is free for personal use. This doesn't mean that you will be 100% protected, but lets just say that rather than going out for the weekend and locking the doors of your house, now you are setting up an alarm system. Just my personal opinion. ZoneAlarm http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10105-100-8034258.html

I must Agree with Cassius,But I would not Install ZoneAlarm. ZoneAlarm Has some problems I would Install Tiny personal Firewall. This is the Best Firewall out there for Free. And you can get it at: http://www. Tiny Person Firewall.com/

If you are pro, you can use Tiny, otherwise you will get headache configuring it. ZoneAlarm is the best FW out there. For more information go to http://grc.com and http://grc.com/cb-faq.htm for more infos.

I would Have to agree with the black night, Zonealarm is not a stable firewall I used too use it but it crashed my pc. I would Install Sygate. SYGATE is far better firewall than Zonealarm and Tiny. You can get at : Http://www.sygate.com/

I use TINY Personal Firewall, And NO you don't have to be a pro to use it. It is real easy to use if you just have common sinse. As for Zonealarm it is a good firewall,BUT it is NOT the Best.And for sygate,It too is good but not the best. All three are good it is just a matter of preferance. Ghostman 1

Do NOT get ZoneAlarm!!! Try uninstalling it and it uninstalls ½ of windows! Get tiny personall firewall as other posts suggest