[plug] Getting around firewalls (Outgoing)

[Adrian Chadd]

On Thu, May 14, 2009, Tim wrote:

> Is it common for people to come up against firewalls that block most
> outgoing ports except DNS, HTTP and HTTPS? On these "tough" firewalls,

Yes.

> what do most people find open for outgoing? I'm thinking I might move

3G data widget.

> Also, are there any members on the list who are interested in testing
> some hotspot software later this month. It requires you have a dual
> NIC machine, with a hard drive that you are willing to have wiped
> (it's a totally automated install). I will need it tested on a
> varierty of older hardware, and behind a variety of firewalls. If you
> are a PLUG member, and you wish to run a captive portal hotspot at
> home, I'm sure as long as you aren't making lots of money off it, that
> I'd have no problem you using the software after testing! I do how
> ever ask that you assist me in choosing a license for the source code.
> :-P

Funny that, I'm also doing something similar.

And if you want to be viral, take a look at the AGPL. :)



Adrian

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