[Zeke]

I've been living in the Dark Ages since I've logged on the Net some years ago. I've ordered Verizon DSL. This is about the only game in town, I don't have cable and satelite is way too expensive, AFIC.

My old Compuserve has taken good care of me as far as viruses, worms, spam and pop ups. Now, I need to address these problems I've never had.

Before, you guys have advised me to get a router and install a firewall. With the router, I'll be able to use multiple computers, right? We have four including the laptop. Will I be able to be online on one computer and my wife on another simultaneously?

Any firewall or other recommendations to get me started in the modern world? TIA.