[plug] Prevent downloads

[Simon Scott]

Not that Ive done it myself (hopefully someone can fill in the blanks) but I
believe you should be looking at Squid, some transparent proxying iptables
rules, and some squid configuration ......

> I was asked how the coordinator could prevent casual computer users (school
> kids and tourists) from downloading applications like games, Real Jukebox,
> etc, from the Internet .... and I can't think of a quick answer.
> 
> Currently there are 6 computers on a Windows 98 network with an Alloy
> DHCP-server/Internet sharing gateway device.  They are about to upgrade and
> I am trying to sell them the merits of Linux, but it would improve my
> credibility if I can answer their present question

Whats an Alloy server?