[gentoo-user] Re: internet/lan access control

2005-10-27 Thread James
Michael W. Holdeman lists at ptfd.org writes: I have a home and office LAN using comcast broadband cable for access. My office and laptop is Linus, the kids home computers for homeschooling are running xp-home. I want to switch the home machines to linux desktops and use vmware for

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: internet/lan access control

2005-10-27 Thread John Jolet
On Thursday 27 October 2005 07:53, James wrote: Well, there are lot's of ways to 'skin the cat' here. Here's a good overview of some of the tools tools that you could use: http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/security/ security-handbook.xml?part=1chap=12#doc_chap1 The section on Squid would apply

[gentoo-user] Re: internet/lan access control

2005-10-27 Thread James
John Jolet john at jolet.net writes: http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/security/ security-handbook.xml?part=1chap=12#doc_chap1 The section on Squid would apply particularly to you. In this case, my policy states: * Surfing (HTTP/HTTPS) is allowed during work hours (mon-fri 8-17 and

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: internet/lan access control

2005-10-27 Thread Michael W. Holdeman
On Thursday 27 October 2005 08:53, James wrote: Michael W. Holdeman lists at ptfd.org writes: I have a home and office LAN using comcast broadband cable for access. My office and laptop is Linus, the kids home computers for homeschooling are running xp-home. I want to switch the home

[gentoo-user] Re: internet/lan access control

2005-10-27 Thread James
Michael W. Holdeman lists at ptfd.org writes: www.gentoo.org/doc/en/security/security-handbook.xml?part=1chap=12#doc_chap1 Your response is very helpfull. I was thinking about squid, fwbuilder to get the base up and going. I will read more, as for some reason I was under the impression I