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From: Hidenori HoRi <qr25de.specv@gmail.com>
Newsgroups: fj.os.ms-windows.xp
Subject: Re: broadband connection
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:45:58 -0800
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On 04.12.22 3:20 AM, in article
1103714425.255480.103650@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "user429@lycos.com"
<user429@lycos.com> wrote:

> I have Windows XP on my computer with a dial-up connection to the
> internet. If I get a broadband connection and keep it on 24-7 will that
> make it easier for hackers to get into my computer? If so, is there a
> way to turn my broadband connection off before I turn off my computer?
> Thank you.

How about using a router? (Linksys, Netgear, Netopia, SMC.... Any)
You can filter incoming strange packet and you can assign private IP
to your PC.  Hackers can't reach your PC directly, I think.

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