[KLUG Members] Smoothwall

[Bruce Smith]

> Can Smoothwall be used for Internet Filtering?
> Or is SQUID a better product for filtering.

You probably want to use squid for that.  But you're in luck:
Squid is an optional service that comes with SmoothWall.

Squid can be resource intensive, so you'll probably want a
bigger machine than the minimum requirements for SmoothWall.

If you're thinking of Internet Filtering in a work environment,
I personally think it's a bad idea.  You'll waste too much time
creating the filters, or modifying canned filters.  IMO a much
better option is to post a summary of your proxy log for EVERY
EMPLOYEE to view.  Pier pressure - use it to your advantage! :-)

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Bruce Smith                bruce@armintl.com
System Administrator / Network Administrator
Armstrong International, Inc.
Three Rivers, Michigan  49093  USA
http://www.armstrong-intl.com/
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