Quote:As for the multi-layered defense... it's a trade-off. If it makes you feel more secure, by all means run with it. I personally don't like the performance hit it generates, and the added layer of complexity (and potential for "WTF, why won't you talk to each other?" moments) isn't worth the perception of greater security to me.
I feel the performance hit is minor enough on a fairly high end machine that is used primarily for word processing and exell that it is worthwhile. Especially since the user doesn't know and doesn't want to know how to keep safe on the net. Also a whole bunch of legitimate applications phone home each startup, which is annoying and gives out a lot of privacy information. Then there is always the chance of catching a piece of malware that the virus and adware scanners can't yet detect. Then there is a wireless accsesspoint on the network, and the router doesn't secure the lan, just what comes in from the net.
All in all a reasonable precaution given the situation above. But yes, it is based on the situation, and not everyone will need a software firewall. However I would argue that most people do need a software firewall. In fact i would argue that everyone that browses with javascript enabled needs a software firewall.
E: "Did they... did they just endorse the combination of the JSDF and US Army by showing them as two lesbian lolicons moving in together and holding hands and talking about how 'intimate' they were?"
B: "Have you forgotten so soon? They're phasing out Don't Ask, Don't Tell."