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Old 05-03-2007, 12:36 PM   #1
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i need help... how to block internet access...


I have a little question...
I am new in linux so I am still learning...

How could I block access to all internet pages, and leave access to some pages which i define...

I am trying to build an info point on a computer so people could read news from 2 or 3 internet sites.. but i nead to prevent acces to all other internet sites.. How do i do that? on firewall level or do i nead surten application, or do I just hawe to write something in etc...

Edd
 
Old 05-03-2007, 12:41 PM   #2
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If it's just a few sites, you could probably use your firewall and only allow the certain IP addresses you want.

Normally this is done with what is called a web proxy (for example squid), which would be really flexible and easy to change later.
 
Old 05-03-2007, 12:52 PM   #3
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A couple items that may help..

http://dansguardian.org/?page=whatisdg

http://www.squidguard.org/

http://www.clarkconnect.com/
 
Old 05-03-2007, 01:00 PM   #4
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Thanks...
I realy thought this is going to be very easy... but its making my hair gray..

Has anyone heard about KIOSK or KIOSK browser???
i read that this could help..
 
  


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