In article <znAEj.20497$Ch6.7917@newssvr11.news.prodigy.net >,
netburgher@REMOVEgmail.com says...

> Whinging Courier wrote:
> > Sorry if this is the wrong group but my Google mojo has left me and I
> > don't get the answer I need in the many Nokia and N800 forums about
> > this.
> >
> > When I'm not in range of Wi_fi I use my mobile phone for data transfer
> > for my N800 but don't want to use half of it downloading adverts. Can
> > anyone recommend a decent adblocker or give some tips on stopping them
> > from getting near my machine like something along the lines of a HOSTS
> > file? Any help or pointers appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers.
>
> Hey WC;
>
> Adblock Plus was ported to the mozilla-based browser found in OS2008.
> Not sure which OS version you're running but, if it's OS2008:

Not seen it in the browser preferences but:
> <http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/5/>
> <http://browser-extras.garage.maemo.org/news/>

Is very helpful. I'm not on the tablet just now but first sight looks
like this is the thing I need.

> I have not used this and would recommend checking any comments about the
> extension before applying.
>
> hth,

So far, very much so, thanks.