On Monday 17 Dec 2007, Agnello George wrote: > [lots of iptables snipped] > this is all great and all , but i have one IM installed on my system > called "pidgin".. i am able to log in here in when configured to > yahoo messenger. > > Does any one have any idea why this happens ??
This happens because you're using the wrong approach to block Internet services. Services are blocked by policy, not by technology. Tell your employees ``Do not use Yahoo at work'' and disincentivise the ones who continue using it. Works like a charm, and no messing around with iptables! Even better, just reward your employees on their productivity. Then it doesn't matter whether they chat all day or not -- the question is, do they deliver and meet deadlines? If they do, why should you worry about how they achieve it? BTW, did I just create a word? Regards, -- Raju -- Raj Mathur [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://kandalaya.org/ Freedom in Technology & Software || February 2008 || http://freed.in/ GPG: 78D4 FC67 367F 40E2 0DD5 0FEF C968 D0EF CC68 D17F PsyTrance & Chill: http://schizoid.in/ || It is the mind that moves -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
