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Software reccomendation please for blocking websites?

May 28, 2005 2:27AM PDT

Hi. I have a 14 yr old son that is very computer savy so I need something pretty fool proof.
I want something that will keep him off of porn websites.
Thanks for any help.

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The HOSTS file.
May 28, 2005 2:35AM PDT

You can place them in the HOSTS file and mark it readonly and revoke the ownership in XP.

Since the HOSTS file is widely documented on the web, that should be all you need to know.

Bob

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the host files
May 28, 2005 3:03AM PDT

suggestion is an excellent one, as it block some of them, i, combine that with this..... http://www.tueagles.com/anti-porn/
for my childern. it's not free but it is a small but very good investment (under $40.00USD) and gives great parental control over this.