[plug] Prevent downloads

[Bret Busby]

On Wed, 7 May 2003, James Elliott wrote:

> 
> I know this is off topic, but I am doing some pro-bono work for the local
> Telecentre (a volunteer organisation) and I was hoping someone on the list
> might respond in the same spirit.
> 
> 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
> 
> Thanks,  James Elliott
> 
> 
> Kind regards
> 

What about imposing download quota's? (Something like, "If you can't 
store it on a floppy, you can't download it" ?)