Web filter software

[jackace]

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a web filtering program. We have 20-30 public use computers we would like to filter out stuff like porn and such. We currently have filterpak because it was here when my boss started so we just used it. We are looking for something with more control and options, but still being easy to use.

Products or options I have seen suggested are:

Websense
openDNS
proxy server

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

 

[Fokks]

http://www.untangle.com

Free, open-source, network gateway with all the filtering tools you need. You can also buy dedicated hardware or support if you want.

 

[jackace]

http://www.untangle.com

Free, open-source, network gateway with all the filtering tools you need. You can also buy dedicated hardware or support if you want.

Have you used this software yourself?

Edit- If so how does it compare with those I listed above?

 

[Fokks]

Have you used this software yourself?

Edit- If so how does it compare with those I listed above?

I've played with it, but do not have a need for it myself. People I trust who use it, speak highly of it.

It is comparable with Websense.
You can use OpenDNS with it.

It's free, so there's nothing to lose from trying it and seeing if it fits your needs.

 

[jackace]

I've played with it, but do not have a need for it myself. People I trust who use it, speak highly of it.

It is comparable with Websense.
You can use OpenDNS with it.

It's free, so there's nothing to lose from trying it and seeing if it fits your needs.

Thank you very much for the info.

Is there any stand-alone options that people would recommend. We don't really need the gateway and network features. The application is at a University and the Main office for IT manages the entire network and really won't allow us to do anything without their approval. We just need a way to lock down ~25 cybercafe computers in our building that are open to students and the public.

 

[billyb0b]

+1 for OpenDNS.

Also, you can block/filter stuff at the router level as well.