Content Filtering

[colin mcdermott]

On 10/03/12 20:22, Tom Sparks wrote:
> I looking at internet filtering options for work, we have 10 computer running windows XP/vista, the filter well need to be transparent/forced because we have public laptops that connect to the network.
> what are my options?
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> tom_a_sparks "It's a nerdy thing I like to do"
> Please use ISO approved file formats excluding Office Open XML - http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html
> Ubuntu wiki page https://wiki.ubuntu.com/tomsparks
> 3 x (x)Ubuntu 10.04, Amiga A1200 WB 3.1, UAE AF 2006 Premium Edition, AF 2012 Plus Edition, Sam440 AOS 4.1.2, Roland DXY-1300 pen plotter, Cutok DC330 cutter/pen plotter
> Wanted: RiscOS system, GEOS system (C64/C128), Atari ST, Apple Macintosh (6502/68k/PPC only)
>
Not sure what exactly your requirements are? Are you after something for
an Ubuntu server or a hardware device?

I've been using QuintoLabs Proxy server which is basically a Content
proxy (ICAP) running Squid. You can download their VM Appliance or build
it yourself - give the appliance a go as it's an Ubuntu VM anyway and
it's free. http://www.quintolabs.com/

You could build a server with this as well and place it in transparent
or in-line mode with your current firewall once you are happy it meets
your requirements.

Good luck!

Regards
Keith

Dans Guardian has worked for me in the past and has worked well.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/DansGuardian

There is an edition of Ubuntu that uses DansGuardian out of the box and may be a way to go for a proxy server. (ubuntu Christian edition).
http://ubuntuce.com/
Not sure if it is actively developed. Liked it in 6.06!

Cheers

Colin