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11-05-2008, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,730
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Its understandable Lex. 
I wasnt trying to argue or anything like that. I know of host files which is why i mentioned it. It is a good tool that can be used if done right. Very few people know of it and would never think of it. So you could use it and block sites easily.
To Servo:
Can also use OpenDNS. Free and easy to use/configure.
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11-05-2008, 10:14 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 999
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Maintaining lists of IP addresses for allowed Web sites and generating lists of what IPs to block seems to be a lot of work.
Maybe this is what the OP is looking for. Web Filter | |
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11-05-2008, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,730
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While it is a lot of work and not easily done over a network it is at least a option. OpenDNS is basically just like that.
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11-05-2008, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 19,986
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OpenDNS FTW! I use it myself, and it is completely free. You choose the level of filtering you want, and can even customize by picking and choosing.
Click the link in my sig. It is not a referral, just a link to it.
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11-05-2008, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,730
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I knew Trotter would come by soon with his OpenDNS remark. I tried to stave it off by posting about it first. But no luck there. 
Love ya Trotter. 
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11-06-2008, 07:46 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111
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Sorry i never explained my self. Basically i want to be able to block all but a few websites that are necessary for work and for updates that might be needed. Essentially i have a user who is spending to much time shopping online and not enough doing their work. If i edit the host file would it cause problems with network resources?
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11-06-2008, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,730
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No. Editing the host files will not mess with the network resources. Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File How To: Hosts File FAQ
There is some reference material. Like Kurrent stated this might be a daunting task. So it might be better to try something like OpenDNS.
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11-06-2008, 08:16 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111
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I saw the link for open dns and I will have to mess with it. Probably a stupid question but if i enable open dns on my firewall will that fark up the rest of my network that was using our isp dns serves?
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11-06-2008, 08:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,730
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OpenDNS is just like a proxy server. It wont mess with your network. It is used for connection to the internet.
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14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
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11-06-2008, 10:33 AM
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True Techie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111
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So it should only restrict the users i put the open dns ip into. I'll give it a shot. | |
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