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Posted by Kayman on November 6, 2005, 3:44 am
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something to ponder about. I don't think that anybody should be offended by
communicating your experiences to this newsgroup. It's really up to the
operator as to whether or not implementing your recommendation. Obviousely,
your alternative to HOSTS file seems to be working. If anything your
account should create a lively discussion.
With very best regards,
>
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
>
>> Thanks for valuable info Galen.
>> Prior reading your post I downloaded HOSTS File Manager version
>> 1.0.1.2 from http://www.mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/SoftMain.htm .
>> Sofar the system appears to be running satisfactory. However, I
>> noticed that the small screen of the WLAN Scanning icon (located in
>> the systems tray) has changed its color, it's now red.
>> Should I delete/remove the HOSTS File Manager and
>> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC and rely on Spyware Blaster and
>> Spybot S&D ? Kind regards,
> <snip>
>
> Alright... This is likely to offend at least a few people to hear me say
> this but, well, I don't recommend usage of the hosts file at all and if
> you do I certainly don't recommend that you use someone else's hosts file
> because what you block or allow is a very personal thing. I did, for a
> good many years, rely on such a critter and it was good enough I suppose
> but throughout the years I've learned to make better usage of the tools
> that I feel are more easily accessible.
>
> For instance to add sites to the restricted zone I use this tool right
> here:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/previous/webaccess/pwrtwks.mspx
>
> Yup, works famously with IE 6.0...
>
> I use the afore mentioned app, now, to block ads...
> http://www.adsfilter.com/en/
>
> I use SpywareBlaster to add a bunch of sites to my restricted zone, I find
> that's not too intrusive but very effective. Sure, a site may still show
> up but it's not going to be able to do a heck of a lot if you've got the
> restricted zone tied down pretty well and everything's set to disable...
>
> SpywareBlaster:
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>
> When and if I use the hosts file or am forced to help someone manage their
> hosts file I HIGHLY recommend this tool:
>
> Hostess :
> http://www.raymarron.com/hostess/
>
> (It's a pretty decent app, he moved on to coding in a different language
> but it's still very effective and VERY easy to use though installing it as
> a program was something you had to do manually the last time I'd used it.)
>
> I guess, to be honest, I see bulking up the hosts file with a plethora of
> sites as a waste of time? They can be just as easily defeated (though you
> still may access the site which I consider a plus) by putting them into
> the restricted zone. These are, of course, my views based on how I
> personally opt to use my systems and the mileage you get may in fact vary.
> It's a lot simpler - the above sites will get you a great deal of a head
> start - and as effective but more easily managed in my opinion.
>
> --
> Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
> http://dts-l.org/
>
> "A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
> furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
> lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."
>
> Sherlock Holmes
>
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