[AT] OT : ! puter question for dsl

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Ivan,
The first thing you should do is install a physical firewall device
between the DSL modem and your system. They come from several manu-
facturers and usually cosy around $50. I installed one on my S-I-L's
system and as far as I know, she's never been attacked.
Google "ethernet router" and you'll get a bunch of hits, or go to
pricewatch.com and check there for the best prices.

Phil

----- Original Message -----
>From    : Ivan Cousins <ivancou at usachoice.net>
Sent    : Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:11:14 -0500
To      : Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-
tractor.com>
Subject : [AT] OT : !      puter question  for dsl

> We finally got the chance to go from dialup to dsl out here . I am used to
turning my pc off at night and when we go away . But since dsl is always on
what happens ?   As a security measure all my tax records and sensitive
stuff are moving to a external drive so they can be  only accessed when
plugged in .   Thanks , Ivan