[sllug-members]: Proxy server

[Rick Gregory]

Jason B. Archibald wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm looking to setup a small proxy server at my home so I can restrict
> what my kids are accessing on the web.
>
> what I want to do is explicitly define which websites they CAN
> access.. not an exclusion list.
>
> Maybe there is a better way than a proxy, but I wanted to put this on
> a machine in a locked room in the basement. it is amazing what my 8
> year old is able to figure out on his PC..
>
> I know there are many options and I'm sure I could find one that will work..
> Just curious if others have setup something similar, and what you all
> might have used.
>
>   
You might be interested in the timely discussion on this blog:

    
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2007/10/home_routers_and_access_contro.php

Not currently using any of these, so can't help there. Sorry. Would be 
interested in hearing what the oldest hardware that anyone is using for 
their proxy.

-- Rick Gregory
    rfg at csolutions.net