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Re: Open Source Web Content/URL Filter


From: Michael Faas <mfaas () nc rr com>
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:15:10 -0400

Agreed. The only implementations I've done have been for less than 100 users.

But, at that level, it has been a rock-solid implementation.

Paul Guzman wrote:
Watch for Untangle though, it is meant to be ran on a small network not full of smart switches utilizing vlans.

Dansguardian is a good open source web-filter that is easy to install and maintain.


On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 7:44 AM, Michael Faas <mfaas () nc rr com <mailto:mfaas () nc rr com>> wrote:

    Untangle makes a pretty good device that does content filtering.

    http://www.untangle.com

    I believe the AD integration piece costs per seat, but the content
    filtering piece is free.


    vaporad () live com <mailto:vaporad () live com> wrote:

        My company is looking into open source alternatives to our
        Websense application.  The application would need to be AD aware
        and have transparent authentication.  Does anyone have any
        experience with a open source web content/url filters?

        Thanks in advance


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