Do you use HOSTS file ?

From: Programmershouse (spamprogrammershouse_at_yahoo.fr)
Date: 07/23/04

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    Hello all,

    I wrote a page about Host File and how to use it.
    http://www.ifrance.com/programmershouse/HOSTS-EN.HTML
    What do you think about it and what else more could I add to it ?

    Stickman answered me : "Unfortunately, using the hosts file to block
    unwanted content is terribly inefficient."
    Why is that ? Do you think squid is more efficient ? Or iptables ?
    What about Microsoft OS too ?

    Thanks

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