> how do i prevent a program's source port from connecting to the internet. eg. suppose, i want to prevent Internet Explorer > from connecting to the internet,it would not be port 80, as this is the destination port...am I correct?
> I suppose, this port blocking would be a simplistic firewall. how do I do this programmically in perl. > -Jeremy A. >> how do i block a port(s) programmically in perl, making the port >> unusable by other software, requiring that port, while the perl >> script is running. >> >> my platform is windows, so the solution must be windows compatible. >I would think opening a listening socket on that port should handle it. --------------------- Using Perl to tie up port 80 will only stop incoming connections (i.e. if you were running a web server). Try a firewall (Sygate, Symantec, Zone Labs). - Chris _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
