On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:43 AM, Manny <[email protected]> wrote: > Jeez, How about Trust! > > If you want filtering and tracking move to China.
This is obviously Mannys son Christian replying. See what happens when you let kids near your computer -Chris > > How else will the kids learn about the birds and the bees! > > I remember the good ole days when you could curl up with a good > magazine and .... > > Sorry, yeah, OpenDNS works great. Keeps most of the casual "mistype" > redirection from occurring. Best run on a router to protect all > computers connected to it. Best of all it's free. > > You just need to figure out a way of updating the IP address that > OpenDNS has and the true IP address that your internet provider gives > you. I do it manually, not to reliable. > > --Manny > > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Chris Louden <[email protected]> wrote: >> On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Randall Whitman <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> >>>> I would start off with something like OpenDNS, its free and works great. >>> >>> Chris, thanks for bringing that to my attention! >>> I was not aware that OpenDNS offered that - very good to know. >>> A web interface rather than having to install more software, >>> may be easier for a lot of people. >>> Linkname: Block Web Sites and More with OpenDNS >>> URL: http://www.practicallynetworked.com/tools/013008open_dns.htm >> >> Yes, OpenDNS allows you to select from several levels of blocking, >> minor to extreme. As well you can customize it to add specific sites. >> >> The only limitation is that home users generally get a DHCP address >> from the ISP. To work around this OpenDNS has made a client (Windows >> and Mac) which will keep their system up to date with your IP. >> >> You can even customize the blocked page noticication with your own message. >> >> >> -Chris >> _______________________________________________ >> LinuxUsers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >> > _______________________________________________ > LinuxUsers mailing list > [email protected] > http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers >
