> > Firestarter outbound traffic is set to "restrictive by default" and > when it blocks a function I need I open that port. That seemed like > a conservative approach to me, am I wrong? > > Bob Goodwin > > Not at all. It provides greater security as it allows you to monitor outgoing traffic. This way if a trojan infected your system and attempted to call home your setup would likely catch that. It's very much a matter of preference. Yours adds a layer of security with the associated cost of requiring a bit more hands on to maintain usability. If it works for you, all the better. Jacques B.
