Firewall

[maclare]

I'm looking for a good and affordable firewall, I'm new to mac software so I'm not sure what is best or good on the mac, recommendations? with links if possible.

 

[r.j.s]

Just use the built in one.

 

[maclare]

Just use the built in one.

but is the built in firewall sufficient?

 

[r.j.s]

but is the built in firewall sufficient?

For most uses, yes.

 

[boast]

but is the built in firewall sufficient?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipfirewall

Built-in firewalls in unix-like OS's are not like windows.

 

[Trip.Tucker]

For most uses, yes.

"For most uses" ?? When would it be not useful?

 

[r.j.s]

"For most uses" ?? When would it be not useful?

If you plan on hosting a secure site, I'd want a little more than just the built in firewall.

 

[ceezy3000]

turn on built in firewall system pref.>security>firewall> set to essential services(middle one) click advanced and enable stealth mode and press Ok, good for most people unless you do extreme stuff, for that use netbarrier by intego

 

[Jethryn Freyman]

The built in application based firewall is fine for most users, as mentioned above.

The strongest firewall is called IPFW, which is a UNIX firewall and is included in OS X, but is disabled by default.

It's easy to configure by downloading "WaterRoof".