Re: Do you use HOSTS file ?
From: Dave Yingling (loser_313_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/27/04
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 02:42:53 -0400
Programmershouse wrote:
> 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
Windows actually has a hosts file too!! On XP it's in
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc
there is a networks, protocols, and services too.
Too block unwanted IP's I'd use tcpwrappers (the files hosts.deny and
hosts.allow in /etc) and for windows OS's I'd do it at the firewall or
router level (for example set up ACLs on cisco's routers)
Dave
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