On 02 Apr 2007 05:23:24 GMT, "Bullseye" <bullseye@nospam.cat> wrote:

>Sebastian Gottschalk wrote:
>
>> Bullseye wrote:
>>
>> > On Mar 1, 6:47 pm, "Bgreer5050" <bgreer5...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >> Is there a way to use wild cards with the host file? I want to
>> use the host >> file to prevent internet access by having the user
>> automatically directed to >> a specific internal ip address no matter
>> what url he puts in.
>> > >
>> >> Thanks
>> >
>> > No, you cannot add wildcards to the Hosts File, as it blocks sites
>> > by specific domain. However, you CAN use wildcards with a PAC file,
>> > which can be used in cooperation with your Hosts file. For example,
>> > on my system, I use the MVPS Hosts File and the BlockAdverts (merged
>> > with MVPS). I then use eDexter which has a PAC file that can be
>> > edited and wildcards added. If you look at the PAC file in Notepad,
>> > it looks almost identical to the Adblock file (used with Firefox).
>> > It is really effective and blocks almost all of the gargabe out
>> > there. You can read about the eDexter program and download the
>> > program (very small) at: http://www.pyrenean.com/edexter.php
>> > I have used this combination for a long time and is a good way to
>> > have all your bases covered.
>
>Sebastian Gotmilk said:
>
>> Or you could simple filter at the DNS or your relevant Application
>> Layer protocol.
>>
>> What an idiot would even consider using the HOSTS file for such a
>> purpose?
>
>You apparently were a neglected child and have an enormous inferiority
>complex, thus feeling you have to make yourself feel worthy by putting
>down any and every idea that is not your own. My advice, go to your
>corner and suck your thumb. Does that make you feel like a big man when
>you call people names and degrade any idea that doesn't agree with
>yours? As for the hosts file idea, if I am an idiot, so be it, as it
>works like a charm. I have not had one bit of malware on my system
>since I've been using that method. But, according to you (in theory),
>that shouldn't happen. Also, if I am an idiot, at least I'm an idiot
>honestly trying to help people solve their problems rather than trying
>to prove how 'smart' I am in a sorry attempt to cover my own
>shortcomings and complete lack of social skills. Wow - maybe some day
>I can grow up and I, too, can be a complete a-hole all wrapped up in
>myself with a complete disregard for others. One can only hope.
>

I would rather pay for information rather than being made a schmuck by
Sebastian.

I guess we just have to killfile him (or her)
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