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Benjamin A'Lee wrote: > On Wed, May 16, 2007 at 12:13:22AM +0100, Anton Channing wrote: >>>> I know the college >>>> network has a proxy that blocks .zip and >>>> .exe file downloads across http, but I >>>> doubt that would be a problem for linux? >> The restriction is only to stop staff >> and students from installing unlicensed >> downloads on college XP machines. > > Erm, surely it would be better to disable whatever privileges are > necessary to install software? What's stopping someone bringing in > software on a disc and installing it that way? Well exactly. :) I never said it was a sensible idea. Unfortunately I work in MIS and not IT, so I have no say in such matters. I even have to put up with the restriction and make a request to IT when I want a .exe or .zip downloading! Although historically, some members of MIS did bring things in on disks like you suggest... Anton -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html