For some good info on configuring the hosts file to block ad servers check out this web site: <http://www.ecst.csuchico.edu/%7Eatman/spam/adblock.shtml>
Bob > ------------------------------ > > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 08:24:08 -0700 (PDT) > From: Gregg Eshelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Blocking ad-servers? > > Someone said I could do the following to block > internet > apps from trying to download anything from these two > servers. Both Netscape and IE just sit there forever > trying to download some file that doesn't exist. > I assume it works on Windows (I put them in the hosts > file last night but haven't tried it yet.) but when I > tried those lines on the Mac it just hollered about > js-adex3.flycast.com being an "invalid type". Yay! > Another business as usual useless error message. :P > > "Go to your Windows directory, find the file called > 'hosts' > > Add the folowing lines: > 127.0.0.1 js-adex3.flycast.com > 127.0.0.1 ad-adex3.flycast.com > > You'll probably need to reboot to see the effect. > > Those two servers cause all kinds of problems in all > browsers. > Adding this to the hosts file kills them." > > Most any site that uses the Ultimate Bulletin Board > (UBB) forum system uses these servers for part of the > banner ads and they always do that never ending > download > thing. Someone please take a "clue-by-four" after > Flycast's sysadmins. > > ===== -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
