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  1. 05-30-2010 #1
    heli37
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    How do I block my kids from accessing you tube?

    How do I block my kids from accessing you tube?

    I am using google and firefox for browsing.

    I want to stop the kids from accessing you tube as they are viewing unsuitable content

    thanks
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  2. 05-30-2010 #2
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    Hello and Welcome!

    Try editing /etc/hosts and add these lines: as root:

    Code:
    su -
Password:
nano /etc/hosts

0.0.0.0 www.youtube.com
0.0.0.0 www.facebook.com
    save voila!

    Enjoy!
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    Hello and welcome!

    You can also do a lot of custom blocking/filtering with OpenDNS:

    OpenDNS | Internet Navigation And Security
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    How do I block my kids from accessing youtube

    Thanks Nujinini - that worked
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    You might want to at least review the link ozar posted...if they are small children now they will become even more curious and might start visiting sites other than youtube, which could be even more troublesome.
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  6. 05-30-2010 #6
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    Your welcome!

    I suggest you also visit the site given by Ozar as suggested by MikeTbob.

    That would be really good, in the long run
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