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Re: Block stupid/annoying sites



On Sat, Sep 04, 1999 at 02:36:57PM +0200, Lex Chive wrote:
> On Tue, Aug 31, 1999 at 10:26:28PM +0200, andreas palsson wrote:
> > Hello.
> > 
> > I am using Debian GNU/Linux as a nameserver, and I wonder how do I
> > modify it to reject all lookups for stupid sites like
> > "ad.doubleclick.net" or any other annoying banner-site?
> > I've been told to use something called "junkbuster" but I rather not run
> > anything extra on the host, I simply would like to change something in
> > the bind-configuration.
> > 
> > Anyone got an idea?
> > 
> 
> I would say put a bogus address for those sites in /etc/hosts. You can block
> packets for this address with something like 'route add 10.0.0.1 lo', I think,
> or block them at firewall level.

Well, that is one way...

If you don't mind setting up squid you can use it with a redirecter (there
are several out there; I found references to them using www.google.com and
search words similar to "squid redirector ad blocker"). I think there are
smaller proxies that are intended just for this purpose, so maybe squid is
far beyond anything you might need.

Basically, those programs change all references to any site on their list to
a transparent gif, or a "this ad blocked" image.. :)

Much nicer than mucking with /etc/hosts :)


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