[WEB4LIB] Filtering/ Censorship....

[Paul H. Gray]

>. . .
>Hello, I would be grateful if anybody could suggest an approriate =
>software
>that I should use in order to monitor, screen and block access to
>inappropriate websites for our public internet access. Any comments on =
>which
>sotfware ( Netnanny, Cybersitter, Surf Watch & Cyber Patrol ) is better =
>? Cheers!
>. . .

Kind lady - you have NO IDEA what a monster you have just unleashed.

Kind friends on WEB4LIB - is it too much for this tired old man to hope
that just ONCE we will be able to simply address this very direct and
specific question (she asked HOW to do this -- not WHETHER to do it).

I'll start -
One problem with all of the otherwise very good programs you mention is
they do not give you full control over what is blocked - i.e. you cannot
see and edit their entire block list.  That is - as of the last time I
checked - If I am wrong I am sure someone will correct me.

You might want to consider a lesser known product called The Internet
Filter.  
Again, the last time I checked  - you could turn off ALL of it's built in
lists - and create your own.

All standard disclaimers apply -


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