ISS BlackICE will protect your computer from things coming INTO your comupter...but it cannot prevent things from going out. It's basically just like your Windows XP firewall.

It's got a good name, though...but it is constantly updated. Why?

Verdict: KIS, Outpost, ZoneAlaram, etc. are probably better

WTF are you fraks talking about???!!!
Try reading the wording of the program description above!
Here let me spell it out for you...

READ:
an advanced intrusion detection system to constantly watch your Internet connection for suspicious behavior. BlackICE responds immediately by alerting you to trouble and instantly blocking the threat. BlackICE automatically detects and blocks attacks through a comprehensive inspection of all inbound and outbound information to your computer.

Still think it is as crap as windows firewall.... then READ:
quickly and invisibly defeats dangerous programs that attackers deliver through instant messaging, email, or even your Web browser! BlackICE stops these destructive programs before they do harm

Now....READ:

features Application Protection, an exciting new feature designed to shield your PCs, laptops and workstations from hijack by an attacker, and protects you from Trojan horse applications, worms and other destructive threats.

Now **[ 9Down.com refused this word ]** of ans stop shooting yer mouth off when you obviously have no clue about the subject!