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I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.
we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?
thanks
 
peaceful444 said:
I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.
we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?
thanks
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How about a large sign, saying "File downloads - 10 cents per KB."
Then let them download what they want and bill 'em?
 
It would be much easier with XP. You could setup a user that had no access
to the drives and no ability to install software. Yeah, MUCH easier to take
care of when the PC is running XP.

--Dan
 
peaceful444 said:
I manage a lan connected computer in my apt complex, it has windows 98
for an os.
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You can't "manage" a network based on Win98 as it isn't hierarchal. You need
NT networking
we have people who contimnuously download files after being told not
to, is there a way to allow them internet access and still block all
downloads to the hd?
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You can block the ports used by the protocols you want to limit, for the
computers you want to limit. It's called a firewall.

Regards
 
You can't "manage" a network based on Win98
Bullshit.

as it isn't hierarchal. You need NT networking
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Nope, that just allows more/better management.
You can block the ports used by the protocols you want to
limit, for the computers you want to limit. It's called a firewall.
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Useless for what he wants to do.
 
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