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TGB::BOB a Firewall for PC

Auteur: Loredana (217.11.174.---) Date: 28/04/2001 22:27 Hi Folks, Recently I found out a new firewall for PC called BOB at http://www.thegreenbow.com I like it too much bcz of its ease of use and its simplicity. I would like to know if someone has already tried that software and how secure and efficient is it ? Thanx in advance Loredana.

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Re: TGB::BOB a Firewall for PC

Auteur: Yves (---.dialup-187.worldonline.fr) Date: 29/04/2001 08:03 Hi Loredana, I haven't tried this piece of software yet, so I can't answer now. But your question is pretty worrisome: I dont find it very smart to use sofware that nobody tested before. And if Bob were a trojan ? There are snakes in the grass.. Is Bob a good or an evil guy ? Let's wait for feedback: the more we will get, the better. Meanwhile, Let me give U a piece of advice: use firewall like Zone Alarm, Tiny Sofware,..., that have a reputation for being efficient and convenient. And, If you wanna better your French: try Look'n'Stop! Salutations distinguées. Yves

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Re: TGB::BOB a Firewall for PC

Auteur: Loredana (217.11.165.---) Date: 29/04/2001 18:18 Hi, Thank you for ur advises even if I'm directely concerned with netwoks security. I agree with you that we have to wait for wide feedback but let me tell u, that if u don't test and use new products in all computer science fields means that you are an old fashion ;-) Anyway BOB is also in FRENCH !!!!!!! I'm alreday familiar with many Firewall for PCs like Zone Alarm, Tiny software, Conseal,Sphinx .... but when I tried TGB::BOB at http://www.thegreenbow.com I was really surprised !!! a good product and easy to use ... so why not tell the others about what I found ... maybe they like it ! Loredana.

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Re: TGB::BOB a Firewall for PC

Auteur: Yves (---.dialup-12.worldonline.fr) Date: 30/04/2001 10:58 Hi Loredana, My purpose was to stop you from using, as your standard firewall software, some stuff noboby knows. Clearly, you don't. No offence meant ! About testing, the question I often ask myself is : do I have to try every new stuff (I admit it's fun), or do I prefer focusing on cutting edge sofware, that bring the customer I am something new or better ? Computer science and software industry are different. How many so-called "next generation firewall" are released per year ? And how many are more secure, more convenient to use, etc. ? fewer I guess...That's why I don't test new software without former feedback from professionals. But I understand one can have a different viewpoint. A+. Yves.

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Re: TGB::BOB a Firewall for PC

Auteur: Mrs_Loredana (---.noos.net) Date: 30/04/2001 11:13 Hi Yves, NO OFFENCE MEANT when I posted my last message ! Thank u for saying that one can have a different viewpoint ! Anyway let's wait for feedback about BOB ! maybe u're right ! Thank u again. Loredana.

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BOB, the archer with a green bow

Auteur: Yves (---.dialup-182.worldonline.fr) Date: 30/04/2001 14:27 Hi Loredana, I've just received a e-mail from a buddy of mine who has tested BOB . He lives in Paris, France, he cannot possibly know U, unless you're an au pair girl - but that would be Ms, not Mrs :-(( He used the following security sites: grc.com dslreports.com/scan scan.sygatetech.com/ About incoming bounds: That's OK, all ports seems to be either "closed" or "stealth", the TCP/UDP/ICMP tests are good. Of course, more sophisticated testing could reveal a weakness. About outgoing bounds: bad news ! - You cannot define authorized protocols (TCP/UDP,..) nor authorized ports, - the authorized applications are referred by their DOS name (Path + filename), no encrypted base is used, and consequently the firewall can be fooled by masquerading. In addition to this: - programs like anonymisers or cookie crushers stop working, It is simply as if you didn't run any, - no real time alarm is generated (e.g.pop-up window), - the alarm list is confusing: just one single type (flood) is reported, whatever the attack was. In short: I know I burst your bubble, but BOB is not the right guy to make U happy. Il y a des jours, comme ça... Yves.

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