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Old 08-27-2012, 10:54 PM   #1
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How do I block downloads from rapidshare and torrent using squid proxy?
 
Old 08-27-2012, 11:00 PM   #2
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Open /etc/squid/squid.conf in your editor

Go to section Access Controls...

Add this

Code:
acl blocksites dstdomain .rapidshare.com
http_access deny blocksites
Save, restart.

As far as blocking torrents,.. It doesn't seem possible in my mind. Someone far smarter than me might say differently.
 
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