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January 24th, 2006, 05:13 PM
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| Blocking Porn and Gambling websites
... <sigh> ...I have a client that is wanting to block their spouse from porn sites and gambling sites. I need this to be software based and can be free or pay. I recommended setting them up with admin and limited user accounts, but that is not going to be enough.
Any suggestions?
Thanks In Advance
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January 24th, 2006, 05:20 PM
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January 24th, 2006, 05:22 PM
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Hmmm...maybe a fingrerprint reader so they HAVE to be there to log into the computer...may be an option. | |
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January 24th, 2006, 05:22 PM
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alot of people tout the software solutions, but in my experience net nanny and cyber sentinal all have one thing in common: they make your machine run like total garbage.
the hosts file trick is always nice, but you have to get a sample file and paste it in and it won't auto-update since you need to use a utility or manually update the hosts file when new sites are added to the "blacklist".
easiest thing is to use a linux based router running dansguardian. that autoupdates without having to lift a finger, and is a transparent proxy so it involves zero client machine configuration. it is pretty much exactly what corporate enterprise networks use, except you can run this on a pentium 2 250mhz with 128MB of memory.
i know you did not want a hardware solution, but this one isn't very drastic nor expensive, just somehting to consider. the software solutions are out there, but like i said, if you know anything about windows you can get around them without much fuss. if the person is relatively windows ignorant, then it should work. | |
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January 24th, 2006, 05:28 PM
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easiest thing is to use a linux based router running dansguardian. that autoupdates without having to lift a finger, and is a transparent proxy so it involves zero client machine configuration. it is pretty much exactly what corporate enterprise networks use, except you can run this on a pentium 2 250mhz with 128MB of memory.
| I could work with that...except that it is only one computer and I dont know what ISP they will be using and it is a new HP computer. Would it still work?
The Hosts file thingy seems feasible if I can keep them updating it regularly. I would have to train them to do so and I think they would do that to save their marriage... sigh ...
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January 24th, 2006, 05:41 PM
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for the linux router you'd need the extra computer as it is essentially a network and internet security appliance. minimum pentium 2... popular thing to do is get a micro form factor machine to reduce overall size. broadband works best, but the added benefit is that the linux router supports using a dial up modem as well. if you're going to manage this solution, the linux router has some added benefits for remote support as well that are much more secure and reliable than any SOHO router.
the hosts file is a nice little trick... but the catch is it ONLY works for domain names. if you click on a link, for example, that references an ip address, then the hosts file doesn't help.
the only real way to do this is a proxy or monitoring software. monitoring software is generally junk, and the proxy requires a second computer. truth is your client will most likely end up having more problems with the monitoring software if they use their computer regularly that it will create more work for you. | |
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January 24th, 2006, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PoonDoggy I could work with that...except that it is only one computer and I dont know what ISP they will be using and it is a new HP computer. Would it still work?
The Hosts file thingy seems feasible if I can keep them updating it regularly. I would have to train them to do so and I think they would do that to save their marriage... sigh ... | someone aint gettin any and gettin bored? | |
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January 24th, 2006, 11:44 PM
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what would keep them from physically bypassing the hardware setup to access these sites
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January 25th, 2006, 12:01 AM
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good luck..
.. I work with this at work and there is so many ways to access porn on the internet that any one method will not work effectively.
Bascially.. unplugging the computer works the best.
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January 25th, 2006, 12:16 AM
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maybe you could get a list of a bunch of porn sites..then block em in ur router...if they got one....but a big list(that be a really big list) with a bunch would be a start. | |
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hmm...maybe get them AOL?with parental controls 
