Re: Do you use HOSTS file ?

From: K2NNJ (ktwonnj_at_NOSPAMoptonline.net)
Date: 07/26/04

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    "Duane Arnold" <notme@notme.com> wrote in message
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    > >
    > >
    > > Programmershouse wrote:
    > >
    > >> 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 ?
    > >
    > > You cannot know the absolute location of the hosts file. For example,
    > > the hosts file of the XP machine I'm writing this on is not located
    > > where you state it is.
    >
    > Based on the information in the link, the HOST file is at that location
    > on my Win 2k and XP Pro machines. Where else is the HOST file going to be
    > located on a NT based O/S? On Win 9'x and ME, it's in C:\windows I think.
    >
    > If the HOST file is in play on the O/S, then I have not seen a command
    > the can be set to direct the O/S to look else where for the Host file.
    >
    > > Neither is my browser cache. You are writing in
    > > second person when you mean first.
    >
    > That's on my XP Pro machine.
    >
    > C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
    > Files"
    >
    > >
    > >> Stickman answered me : "Unfortunately, using the hosts file to block
    > >> unwanted content is terribly inefficient."
    > >> Why is that ?
    > >
    > > Because it blocks nothing - it works by breaking name lookups. It
    > > isn't even on topic for comp.security.firewalls. Follow-ups set.
    >
    > I think it's a good tool to block the browser redirects to a site where
    > the dubious site can download something to the machine. If the HOST is in
    > play and the Domain Name being redirected to is in the HOST file using
    > the Loopback IP, then the redirect is going to be stopped.
    >
    > I expect any program Web application or not that's using a URL to access
    > a site and the Domain Name is in the HOST file with 127.0.0.1, then I
    > expect the contact to be stopped by the machine.
    >
    > However, if IE is using the proxy setting, then the HOST file is
    > bypassed.
    >
    > I use the HOST on my machines and have no problems in doing so. I think
    > it's a limited measure to protect the machine, IMHO. The HOST file should
    > be locked down as it can be hacked.
    >
    > Duane :)
    >
    >

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