COMODO Internet Security, GRAND Version 4.0

PeriscopeDepth · 03-04-10, 08:03 PM

I am referring to UNIX compatible OSes, technically. They are largely built around standardized frameworks that have their roots in the original AT&T UNIX. The more popular among them include the many flavors of Linux, Solaris, BSD, and OS X.

PD

kiwi_2005 · 03-04-10, 08:45 PM

Linux Ubuntu i don't even have an anti virus/firewall running even though the OS comes with (4) anti virus and (2) firewalls to choose from. But when im not running windows and in Ubuntu there simply is no need for security. Far more secured than windows could ever be.

Bottom line: Windows needs security

Castout · 03-04-10, 10:36 PM

Lol I'm haven't had any exposure to other OS aside from Unix station 9 years ago and Windows. If it wasn't for gaming I would probably switch though

Anyway on the CIS version 4 again it seems there are reported problems with the sandbox so it's probably best to switch the sand box off. I also experienced stutter in games too while the sandbox was turned on though these supposed to be run outside the sandbox.
Kind of a blunder to me this version 4 is.

Edit: I've reverted back to ver 3.14 I found that CIS 4.0 put too much load on the CPU all the time.

Skybird · 03-05-10, 04:41 AM

I'm still on hold with v3.

I wonder to what degree the latest, newest firewall is really needed if many say that even the basic Windows firewall already does a decent job in a firewall'S basic functionality of filtering in- and outgoing traffic and program access to the web. Currently I am too lazy to do the reinstall and log all those many program profiles again, and to click those many alarms when it learns. The high load v4 puts on the system also is an argument against it, even more with an old system like mine. I also was not aware of the massive data collecting Commodo seems to start in your system when oyu have their software installed, I read it in their forum. Behavior like that definitely speaks against it.

I was satisfied with v3 over the past years, it reliably did the job it should done. but maybe it is time to find an alternative. That might be difficult. I had Norton loooong time ago, that was a desaster, and I tried Zonealarm, which worked well long time, but then caused my system occasional stutters and freezes. And I had two different versions of Sygate (was that the name?), both caused troubles.

Any ideas?

Castout · 03-05-10, 06:00 PM

Try Agnitum

http://free.agnitum.com/

I used it for a short while. Still preferred CIS though but it's good enough for me

It's the firewall I'd probably use if COMODO wouldn't resolve their current version 4 blunder.

Castout · 03-22-10, 06:17 PM

I just want people to know that I've given CIS 4.0 a second chance. I re downloaded the offline install file and installed it. I have no problem with heavy CPU loading. It's as good as CIS 3.0

I do however disable automatic running in sandbox.

Jolly good to me.

Skybird · 03-22-10, 07:59 PM

03-04-10, 08:45 PM	#2
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Linux Ubuntu i don't even have an anti virus/firewall running even though the OS comes with (4) anti virus and (2) firewalls to choose from. But when im not running windows and in Ubuntu there simply is no need for security. Far more secured than windows could ever be. Bottom line: Windows needs security __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

03-04-10, 10:36 PM	#3
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Lol I'm haven't had any exposure to other OS aside from Unix station 9 years ago and Windows. If it wasn't for gaming I would probably switch though Anyway on the CIS version 4 again it seems there are reported problems with the sandbox so it's probably best to switch the sand box off. I also experienced stutter in games too while the sandbox was turned on though these supposed to be run outside the sandbox. Kind of a blunder to me this version 4 is. Edit: I've reverted back to ver 3.14 I found that CIS 4.0 put too much load on the CPU all the time. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/ Last edited by Castout; 03-05-10 at 01:00 AM.

03-05-10, 04:41 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I'm still on hold with v3. I wonder to what degree the latest, newest firewall is really needed if many say that even the basic Windows firewall already does a decent job in a firewall'S basic functionality of filtering in- and outgoing traffic and program access to the web. Currently I am too lazy to do the reinstall and log all those many program profiles again, and to click those many alarms when it learns. The high load v4 puts on the system also is an argument against it, even more with an old system like mine. I also was not aware of the massive data collecting Commodo seems to start in your system when oyu have their software installed, I read it in their forum. Behavior like that definitely speaks against it. I was satisfied with v3 over the past years, it reliably did the job it should done. but maybe it is time to find an alternative. That might be difficult. I had Norton loooong time ago, that was a desaster, and I tried Zonealarm, which worked well long time, but then caused my system occasional stutters and freezes. And I had two different versions of Sygate (was that the name?), both caused troubles. Any ideas? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-05-10, 06:00 PM	#5
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	Try Agnitum http://free.agnitum.com/ I used it for a short while. Still preferred CIS though but it's good enough for me It's the firewall I'd probably use if COMODO wouldn't resolve their current version 4 blunder. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

03-22-10, 06:17 PM	#6
Castout Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 4,794 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 6	I just want people to know that I've given CIS 4.0 a second chance. I re downloaded the offline install file and installed it. I have no problem with heavy CPU loading. It's as good as CIS 3.0 I do however disable automatic running in sandbox. Jolly good to me. __________________ My blog: http://exposingsingapore.wordpress.com/

03-04-10, 08:03 PM	#1
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I am referring to UNIX compatible OSes, technically. They are largely built around standardized frameworks that have their roots in the original AT&T UNIX. The more popular among them include the many flavors of Linux, Solaris, BSD, and OS X. PD

03-22-10, 07:59 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	__________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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