On Sun, 7 Oct 2001, Mike Nielsen wrote:
> I have a scolastic client that is looking to use an IPTables based firewall.
> They are also looking for a content filter so the youngsters don't stumble
> onto smut.  I don't think IPtables has anything like that but I'm sure there
> is a web proxy or two.  (I searched Freashmeat and founds some) But I am
> interested if anyone here as implimented any and what you think of them?

Squid. It rules. Never used it to block smut, but I know squid itself
rocks.  :)

> It would be nice to have something that does an auto update of smut
> sites so I don't have to show some little old lady how to add sites
> deemed innapropriate

Hmm.. don't know of any free lists like this.. but hey, I'm sure you could
figure something out. :)

> I could always just get them a Sonicwall with content filtering but I like to
> think there is an opensource solution.

EWW! I hate Sonicwall. :)

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