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Prevent users from using AOL IM?

Sep 20, 2004 5:44AM PDT

I'd like to know whether it's possible to prevent users from being able to use AIM when they're getting at it via the AOL website. They don't have the IM software installed on their computers. The users are all using IE 6 in a Windows XP environment.

Thanks!

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Re: Prevent users from using AOL IM? = Port 5190
Sep 20, 2004 7:54AM PDT

Block port 5190 from your router. Or add...

login.oscar.aol.com. 127.0.0.1

To all their hosts files... and your DNS.

Bob

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Re: Prevent users from using AOL IM? = Port 5190
Sep 21, 2004 12:40AM PDT

Hosts file -- DUH (on me). I just blocked the entire AOL domain since they have no business-related reason to be going there. Seems to be doing the job. Thanks, Bob.

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Just in time too!
Sep 21, 2004 5:16AM PDT
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Who in their right mind. . .
Sep 22, 2004 4:00AM PDT

would ever use AOHell. I've threatened to end friendships with friends who keep using AOHell. I guess it's ok for someone who doesn't know the difference between a monitor and a case, and points the mouse tail toward themselves. But after anyone uses a PC for at least a day, they should dump AOHell and get a real ISP. ANY ISP is better than AOHell.

On a different note. I read about two years ago about a 6 Billion (that's with a B) dollar Class Action suit against AOL for the changes they make on your PC without your permission. I haven't heard anything lately. Anyone have any information?

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Re: Who in their right mind. . .
Sep 22, 2004 4:56AM PDT

I always wondered about my mother and will not take offense at your AOLHell remarks since she is... a AOL user.

Sorry, she's on the other coast so I can't help it.

It does make sending the kid's pictures rather problematic and forget digital video... That's sent by snail mail.

Regarding the lawsuit. If you've been watching the past 3.something years, business is getting too chummy with the feds. Or vice versa.

Bob

Bob