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Others /.'er agree w/ me vs. you (50++:1 ratio) by Anonymous Coward · 2012-09-21 02:53 · Score: 0 · on The Case For Targeted Ads

50++ SLASHDOT USERS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS USING HOSTS FILES QUOTED VERBATIM (as well as security pros quoted below also):

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"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm FTW" - by UnknownSoldier (67820) on Tuesday December 13, @12:04PM (#38356782)

"this is not a troll, which hosts file source you recommend nowadays? it's a really handy method for speeding up web and it works." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday March 22, @08:07PM (#39446525)

"I use a custom /etc/hosts to block ads... my file gets parsed basically instantly ... So basically, for any modern computer, it has zero visible impact. And even if it took, say, a second to parse, that would be more than offset by the MANY seconds saved by not downloading and rendering ads. I have noticed NO ill effects from running a custom /etc/hosts file for the last several years. And as a matter of fact I DO run http servers on my computers and I've never had an /etc/hosts-related problem... it FUCKING WORKS and makes my life better overall." - by sootman (158191) on Monday July 13 2009, @11:47AM (#28677363)

"I actually went and downloaded a 16k line hosts file and started using that after seeing that post, you know just for trying it out. some sites load up faster." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday November 17, @11:20AM (#38086752)

"Ever since I've installed a host file (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) to redirect advertisers to my loopback, I haven't had any malware, spyware, or adware issues. I first started using the host file 5 years ago." - by TestedDoughnut (1324447) on Monday December 13, @12:18AM (#34532122)

"Better than an ad blocker, imo. Hosts file entries: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm " - by TempestRose (1187397) on Tuesday March 15, @12:53PM (#35493274)

"^^ One of the many reasons why I like the user-friendliness of the /etc/hosts file." - by lennier1 (264730) on Saturday March 05, @09:26PM (#35393448)

"They've been on my HOSTS block for years" - by ScottCooperDotNet (929575) on Thursday August 05 2010, @01:52AM (#33147212)

"I'm currently only using my hosts file to block pheedo ads from showing up in my RSS feeds and causing them to take forever to load. Regardless of its original intent, it's still a valid tool, when used judiciously." - by Bill Dog (726542) on Monday April 25, @02:16AM (#35927050)

"you're right about hosts files" - by drinkypoo (153816) on Thursday May 26, @01:21PM (#36252958)

"APK's monolithic hosts file is looking pretty good at the moment." - by Culture20 (968837) on Thursday November 17, @10:08AM (#38085666)

"I also use the MVPS ad blocking hosts file." - by Rick17JJ (744063) on Wednesday January 19, @03:04PM (#34931482)

"I use ad-Block and a hostfile" - by Ol Olsoc (1175323) on Tuesday March 01, @10:11AM (#35346902)

"I do use Hosts, for a couple fake domains I use." - by icebraining (1313345) on Saturday December 11, @09:34AM (#34523012)

"It's a good write up on something everybody should use, why you were modded down is beyond me. Using a HOSTS file, ADblock is of no concern and they can do what they want." - by Trax3001BBS (2368736) on Monday December 12, @10

Why? My posts on hosts do well here... apk by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-18 02:46 · Score: 0 · on Paul Vixie: 100,000 DSL Modems May Lose Their DNS On July 9

Some "examples thereof" in a 46:1++ ratio vs. your statement:

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20++ SLASHDOT USERS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS USING HOSTS FILES QUOTED VERBATIM:

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"Ever since I've installed a host file (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) to redirect advertisers to my loopback, I haven't had any malware, spyware, or adware issues. I first started using the host file 5 years ago." - by TestedDoughnut (1324447) on Monday December 13, @12:18AM (#34532122)

"I use a custom /etc/hosts to block ads... my file gets parsed basically instantly ... So basically, for any modern computer, it has zero visible impact. And even if it took, say, a second to parse, that would be more than offset by the MANY seconds saved by not downloading and rendering ads. I have noticed NO ill effects from running a custom /etc/hosts file for the last several years. And as a matter of fact I DO run http servers on my computers and I've never had an /etc/hosts-related problem... it FUCKING WORKS and makes my life better overall." - by sootman (158191) on Monday July 13 2009, @11:47AM (#28677363) Homepage Journal

"I actually went and downloaded a 16k line hosts file and started using that after seeing that post, you know just for trying it out. some sites load up faster." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday November 17, @11:20AM (#38086752) Homepage Journal

"Better than an ad blocker, imo. Hosts file entries: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm " - by TempestRose (1187397) on Tuesday March 15, @12:53PM (#35493274)

"^^ One of the many reasons why I like the user-friendliness of the /etc/hosts file." - by lennier1 (264730) on Saturday March 05, @09:26PM (#35393448)

"They've been on my HOSTS block for years" - by ScottCooperDotNet (929575) on Thursday August 05 2010, @01:52AM (#33147212)

"I'm currently only using my hosts file to block pheedo ads from showing up in my RSS feeds and causing them to take forever to load. Regardless of its original intent, it's still a valid tool, when used judiciously." - by Bill Dog (726542) on Monday April 25, @02:16AM (#35927050) Homepage Journal

"you're right about hosts files" - by drinkypoo (153816) on Thursday May 26, @01:21PM (#36252958) Homepage

"APK's monolithic hosts file is looking pretty good at the moment." - by Culture20 (968837) on Thursday November 17, @10:08AM (#38085666)

"I also use the MVPS ad blocking hosts file." - by Rick17JJ (744063) on Wednesday January 19, @03:04PM (#34931482)

"I use ad-Block and a hostfile" - by Ol Olsoc (1175323) on Tuesday March 01, @10:11AM (#35346902)

"I do use Hosts, for a couple fake domains I use." - by icebraining (1313345) on Saturday December 11, @09:34AM (#34523012) Homepage

"It's a good write up on something everybody should use, why you were modded down is beyond me. Using a HOSTS file, ADblock is of no concern and they can do what they want." - by Trax3001BBS (2368736) on Monday December 12, @10:07PM (#38351398) Homepage Journal

"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm FTW" - by UnknownSoldier (67820) on Tuesday December 13, @12:04PM (#38356782)

"Let me introduce you to the file: /etc/hosts" -

21++ ADVANTAGES OF HOSTS FILES by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-14 10:13 · Score: 0 · on The 30 Best Features of Windows

Over AdBlock & DNS Servers ALONE 4 Security, Speed, Reliability, and even Anonymity to an extent:

1.) HOSTS files are useable for all these purposes because they are present on all Operating Systems that have a BSD based IP stack (even ANDROID) and do adblocking for ANY webbrowser, email program, etc. (any webbound program).

2.) Adblock blocks ads (not anymore apparently, lol:

Adblock Plus To Offer 'Acceptable Ads' Option

http://news.slashdot.org/story/11/12/12/2213233/adblock-plus-to-offer-acceptable-ads-option )

in only browsers & their subprogram families (ala email), but not all, or, all independent email clients, like Outlook!)

Disclaimer: Opera now has an AdBlock addon (now that Opera has addons above widgets), but I am not certain the same people make it as they do for FF or Chrome etc..

3.) Adblock doesn't protect email programs external to FF, Hosts files do. THIS IS GOOD VS. SPAM MAIL or MAILS THAT BEAR MALICIOUS SCRIPT, or, THAT POINT TO MALICIOUS SCRIPT VIA URLS etc.

4.) Adblock won't get you to your favorite sites if a DNS server goes down or is DNS-poisoned, hosts will (this leads to points 5-7 next below).

5.) Adblock doesn't allow you to hardcode in your favorite websites into it so you don't make DNS server calls and so you can avoid tracking by DNS request logs, hosts do (DNS servers are also being abused by the Chinese lately and by the Kaminsky flaw -> http://www.networkworld.com/news/2008/082908-kaminsky-flaw-prompts-dns-server.html for years now). Hosts protect against those problems via hardcodes of your fav sites (you should verify against the TLD that does nothing but cache IPAddress-to-domainname/hostname resolutions (in-addr.arpa) via NSLOOKUP, PINGS, &/or WHOIS though, regularly, so you have the correct IP & it's current)).

* NOW - Some folks MAY think that putting an IP address alone into your browser's address bar will be enough, so why bother with HOSTS, right? WRONG - Putting IP address in your browser won't always work IS WHY. Some IP adresses host several domains & need the site name to give you the right page you're after is why. So for some sites only the HOSTS file option will work!

6.) Hosts files don't eat up CPU cycles like AdBlock does while it parses a webpages' content, nor as much as a DNS server does while it runs. HOSTS file are merely a FILTER for the kernel mode/PnP TCP/IP subsystem, which runs FAR FASTER & MORE EFFICIENTLY than any ring 3/rpl3/usermode app can.

7.) HOSTS files will allow you to get to sites you like, via hardcoding your favs into a HOSTS file, FAR faster than DNS servers can by FAR (by saving the roundtrip inquiry time to a DNS server & back to you).

8.) AdBlock doesn't let you block out known bad sites or servers that are known to be maliciously scripted, hosts can and many reputable lists for this exist:

GOOD INFORMATION ON MALWARE BEHAVIOR LISTING BOTNET C&C SERVERS + MORE (AS WELL AS REMOVAL LISTS FOR HOSTS):

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
http://hostsfile.org/hosts.html
http://hostsfile.mine.nu/downloads/
http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=online
https://spyeyetracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php
http://ddanchev.blogspot

Re:Upgrades do suck by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-13 12:21 · Score: 0 · on Google Talks About Its Ubuntu Experience

DO THE FOLLOWING (after obtaining a good reputable solid HOSTS file, like mvps' -> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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1.) Get ahold of the "Android Debugging Bridge" (ADB) & install it

2.) Mount your system mountpoint as READ + WRITE (as powerful of priveleges as you need is this)

3.) Using the PULL command, copy the file over from your PC (or even on your ANDROID if its there already) using PULL & overwrite the etc. folder's copy of HOSTS

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* DONE!

(Yes, it's THAT simple vs. hosts-domain based threats which ARE THE MAJORITY OF THEM OUT THERE (because hosts-domain names are recyclable unlike IP addresses)... &, it works - you CAN'T be burned if you can't go into the malware kitchen!)

APK

P.S.=> Of course, your HOSTS file will need to have the domain/hosts name of the C&C servers, & that you have to obtain for this to work vs. threats like bogus servers &/or maliciously scripted sites. Here's some good sources for that above & beyond mvps.org (I noted them above):

http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download
http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/hostslist/hosts.txt
http://mirror1.malwaredomains.com/files/ (justdomains here)
http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext
http://sysctl.org/cameleon/hosts
http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
http://hostsfile.org/hosts.html
http://hostsfile.mine.nu/downloads/
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=lastupdated
https://spyeyetracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=lastupdated
http://www.malwareurl.com/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ (updater for Spybot "Search & Destroy" & it fortifies HOSTS files)

Those are some of my regular sources that are reputable & reliable for custom HOSTS file data populations vs. known threats online - I consolidate them here via programs I wrote that normalize/deduplicate repeated entries, sort/alphabetize the results, & change from larger + slower 127.0.0.1 (longer & loopback ops happen here) to the faster & smaller 0.0.0.0 (or even 0 on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003): Enjoy!

... apk

I defend against disk corruption with HOSTS files by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-12 08:49 · Score: 0, Offtopic · on Microsoft Redesigns chkdsk For Windows 8, Improves NTFS Health Model

DO THE FOLLOWING -- obtain a good reputable solid HOSTS file, like mvps' -> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

* DONE!

(Yes, it's THAT simple vs. hosts-domain based threats which ARE THE MAJORITY OF THEM OUT THERE (because hosts-domain names are recyclable unlike IP addresses)... &, it works - you CAN'T be burned if you can't go into the malware kitchen!) No more malware, no disk corruption!

This concept & technique is VERY simple to understand, as far as how to install a custom HOSTS file, how to get data to populate it (& if need be? An Access import & "SELECT * DISTINCT FROM (tablename) ORDER BY ASC" type query & export can do the deduplication/normalization end even).

E.G.-> I've taught it to people who have NO CLUE in computing in fact, & they took to it like ducks to water - especially custom editing their custom HOSTS file with text editors once they understand what speeds them up (hardcodes) & secures them + how, by blocking out bogus sites/servers!

(And? Heck - They ought to like it & take to them fast! Especially considering a custom HOSTS file acts as a security layer AND more-or-less, an "online turbocharger" for speed too, for free! You already own one anyhow, with any OS that uses a BSD based IP stack (which IS most))...

P.S.=> Of course, your HOSTS file will need to have the domain/hosts name of the C&C servers, & that you have to obtain for this to work vs. threats like bogus servers &/or maliciously scripted sites. Here's some good sources for that above & beyond mvps.org (I noted them above):

http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download
http://www.malwaredomainlist.com/hostslist/hosts.txt
http://mirror1.malwaredomains.com/files/ (justdomains here)
http://pgl.yoyo.org/as/serverlist.php?hostformat=hosts&showintro=1&mimetype=plaintext
http://sysctl.org/cameleon/hosts
http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/
http://hostsfile.org/hosts.html
http://hostsfile.mine.nu/downloads/
https://zeustracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=lastupdated
https://spyeyetracker.abuse.ch/monitor.php?filter=lastupdated
http://www.malwareurl.com/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ (updater for Spybot "Search & Destroy" & it fortifies HOSTS files)

Those are some of my regular sources that are reputable & reliable for custom HOSTS file data populations vs. known threats online - I consolidate them here via programs I wrote that normalize/deduplicate repeated entries, sort/alphabetize the results, & change from larger + slower 127.0.0.1 (longer & loopback ops happen here) to the faster & smaller 0.0.0.0 (or even 0 on Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003): Enjoy!

... apk

Your 17 FAILS list shows otherwise, lol... apk by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-10 02:05 · Score: 0 · on Why Desktop Linux Hasn't Taken Off

"YOU FAIL everytime you write a single word: you keep using statistically irrelevant anecdotal evidence all along" - by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 10, @08:52AM (#39952721)

Your list of FAILS (17 of 'em) prove otherwise here -> http://linux.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2820335&cid=39952253

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"YOU FAIL: you cannot linearly parse 1.7M lines for text search in ns" - by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 10, @08:52AM (#39952721)

Loading & parsing millions of entries in RAM doesn't take long @ all...

These folks below PROVE it below in fact (see sootman's post)

Plus, I've tested it by loading a record type from a hosts file (C/C++ structure analog in Object Pascal) in fact!

Yes - It takes LESS TIME than calling out to a REMOTE DNS SERVER ROUNDTRIP (30-100's++ of ms & may be DNS poisoned redirected OR DOWNED too) and, I tested with 2++ million entries here, & offered that test, here, to others to try!

HOWEVER - The point?

That is that YOU DO GO FASTER, SAFER, & MORE RELIABLY (vs. poisoned or downed DNS servers) BY BLOCKING ADBANNERS & hardcoding your fav sites & even better for anonymity to an extent vs. DNS request logs, period...

(Additionally - These fellows, your /. peers OFFER WRITTEN TESTIMONIALS TO THAT MUCH as does a security person in Mr. Oliver Day of SecurityFocus.com & BOTH are FAR MORE PROOF to my claims, which are FACT, than your ZERO "anecdotal evidence" from YOU because you have NO BACKING/SUPPORT, period... lol!):

SLASHDOT USERS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS USING HOSTS FILES QUOTED VERBATIM:

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"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm FTW" - by UnknownSoldier (67820) on Tuesday December 13, @12:04PM (#38356782)

"this is not a troll, which hosts file source you recommend nowadays? it's a really handy method for speeding up web and it works." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday March 22, @08:07PM (#39446525) Homepage Journal

"I use a custom /etc/hosts to block ads... my file gets parsed basically instantly ... So basically, for any modern computer, it has zero visible impact. And even if it took, say, a second to parse, that would be more than offset by the MANY seconds saved by not downloading and rendering ads. I have noticed NO ill effects from running a custom /etc/hosts file for the last several years. And as a matter of fact I DO run http servers on my computers and I've never had an /etc/hosts-related problem... it FUCKING WORKS and makes my life better overall." - by sootman (158191) on Monday July 13 2009, @11:47AM (#28677363) Homepage Journal

"I actually went and downloaded a 16k line hosts file and started using that after seeing that post, you know just for trying it out. some sites load up faster." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday November 17, @11:20AM (#38086752) Homepage Journal

"Ever since I've installed a host file (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) to redirect advertisers to my loopback, I haven't had any malware, spyware, or adware issues. I first started using the host file 5 years ago." - by TestedDoughnut (1324447) on Monday December 13, @12:18AM (#34532122)

"Better than an ad blocker, imo. Hosts file entries: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm " - by TempestRose (1187397) on Tuesday March 15, @

You have ZERO though (lol)... apk by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-09 11:05 · Score: 0 · on Why Desktop Linux Hasn't Taken Off

"a few "testimonials" harvested on the Internet ARE anecdotal evidence. No statistical significance. Period. You're blown apart and you better stop trying to redefine mathematics, you don't have the level to do so." - by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 09, @05:25PM (#39947339)

1st - they're more than YOU had. 2nd - They're from security pros, AND your peers on /. too!

(About they ALL experiencing more speed, better security, better anonymity to an extent vs. DNS request logs + DNSBL's, & better reliability vs. downed or dns-poisoned redirected DNS servers)...

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"1. out-of-date, proven facts, it takes host file users days/weeks before they get my (hypothetical) malicious website in their host file. Fact. Period" - by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 09, @05:25PM (#39947339)

Which is FASTER than your originally proposed "solutions" in antispyware/antivirus. on updates (as those don't update every 15 minutes (and I can do it faster IF I wished for hosts file updates, as I wrote the code that does it)).

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"3. You cannot even think straight when it comes to host file, can you ? Joe-host-file (you) needs to visit once a webiste not in his hostfile. First computer scan the whole bloat (1.7M lines)" - by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 09, @05:25PM (#39947339)

Ahem: Out of cache fast as is possible, and the same as it would be out of the local DNS clientside cache service

(Except the kernelmode diskcaching subsystem runs in the fastest mode possible as a driver for caching, & iirc, so does SuperFetch in Windows - either does the job!).

So, your point's what?

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"But unfortunately, nope, it's not not there so after this whole parsing, it has to make a DNS query to one of his favorite filtered DNS server (openDNS, norton DNS, whatever)." - by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 09, @05:25PM (#39947339)

Again - this is the SAME DEFAULT BEHAVIOR OF THE IP STACK TO DO THAT, & SEEK ORDER FROM THE LOCAL DNS CLIENTSIDE CACHE SERVICE IN WINDOWS WORKS THE SAME IN THAT CASE TOO!...

My favs are @ the top of it, & all of the hosts' body is in cache memory due to the kernelmode diskcaching subsystem OR superfetch (speed of RAM)...

Again, your point's what here??

Face it - these guys "tell the tale" on THAT much:

"I use a custom /etc/hosts to block ads... my file gets parsed basically instantly ... So basically, for any modern computer, it has zero visible impact. And even if it took, say, a second to parse, that would be more than offset by the MANY seconds saved by not downloading and rendering ads. I have noticed NO ill effects from running a custom /etc/hosts file for the last several years. And as a matter of fact I DO run http servers on my computers and I've never had an /etc/hosts-related problem... it FUCKING WORKS and makes my life better overall." - by sootman (158191) on Monday July 13 2009, @11:47AM (#28677363) Homepage Journal

"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm FTW" - by UnknownSoldier (67820) on Tuesday December 13, @12:04PM (#38356782)

"this is not a troll, which hosts file source you recommend nowadays? it's a really handy method for speeding up web and it works." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday March 22, @08:07PM (#39446525) Homepage Journal

"I actually went and downloaded a 16k line hosts file and started using that after seeing that post, you know just for try

My turn 2 ask questions... apk by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-05 01:29 · Score: 0 · on Why Desktop Linux Hasn't Taken Off

Wherever you see the term "QUESTION #", or a question mark? Answer & DISPROVE my points (which have backing from the security community a few times no less, & you stated they "laugh @ me", didn't you?)

QUESTION #1: Are these people FASTER or SLOWER websurfing w/ custom HOSTS files here (your /. peers AND a security expert (from a division of SYMANTEC/NORTON & yet you said "the security community was laughing @ me & my ideas on hosts files" didn't you?))?

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E.G. #1 - The words of a security expert, Oliver Day (SECURITYFOCUS) CLEARLY disagree w/ you:

A RETURN TO THE KILLFILE:

http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/491

Some "PERTINENT QUOTES/EXCERPTS" to back up my points with (for starters):

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"The host file on my day-to-day laptop is now over 16,000 lines long. Accessing the Internet -- particularly browsing the Web -- is actually faster now."

CLEARLY - Speed is a gain... Mr. Day note it as well & he IS a 'security expert' who does work for SYMANTEC/NORTON via their securityfocus.com site... & you said security experts were laughing @ me on my ideas on hosts files?

(QUESTION #2: Explain that too... is that security expert "laughing @ me" & my points on hosts files? Clearly, no...)

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QUESTION #3: Are these /. forums members going FASTER or SLOWER using custom HOSTS files?

8++ SLASHDOT USERS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS USING HOSTS FILES FOR SPEED, QUOTED VERBATIM:

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"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm FTW" - by UnknownSoldier (67820) on Tuesday December 13, @12:04PM (#38356782)

"this is not a troll, which hosts file source you recommend nowadays? it's a really handy method for speeding up web and it works." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday March 22, @08:07PM (#39446525) Homepage Journal

"I use a custom /etc/hosts to block ads... my file gets parsed basically instantly ... So basically, for any modern computer, it has zero visible impact. And even if it took, say, a second to parse, that would be more than offset by the MANY seconds saved by not downloading and rendering ads. I have noticed NO ill effects from running a custom /etc/hosts file for the last several years. And as a matter of fact I DO run http servers on my computers and I've never had an /etc/hosts-related problem... it FUCKING WORKS and makes my life better overall." - by sootman (158191) on Monday July 13 2009, @11:47AM (#28677363) Homepage Journal

"I actually went and downloaded a 16k line hosts file and started using that after seeing that post, you know just for trying it out. some sites load up faster." - by gl4ss (559668) on Thursday November 17, @11:20AM (#38086752) Homepage Journal

"I'm currently only using my hosts file to block pheedo ads from showing up in my RSS feeds and causing them to take forever to load. Regardless of its original intent, it's still a valid tool, when used judiciously." - by Bill Dog (726542) on Monday April 25, @02:16AM (#35927050) Homepage Journal

"I'm tempted to go for a hacked hosts file that simply resolves most advert sites to 127.0.0.1" - by bLanark (123342) on Tuesday December 13, @01:13PM (#38357760)

"A hosts file certainly does not require "a lot of work" to maintain, and it quite effectively kills a LOT of advertising and tracking schemes. . In fact, I never would have considered try

Oh, really? More like YOUR LIES (with proof) by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-04 09:29 · Score: 0 · on Why Desktop Linux Hasn't Taken Off

"4. You lie - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @02:52PM (#39893819)

That was specifically in regards to DNS request logs, where I show they cannot track you...

Thus, YOU LOSE/YOU FAIL, as usual & anyone can read it here now too, in my requoting myself on it WITH the actual link & text + context I used (regarding DNS tracking logs)...

(Where you not only PARTIALLY QUOTED ME, a weak "troll tactic", but altered my post when you did in your last reply (doubly weak)).

These were my original words, used in the context of DNS request logs, specifically:

"Not with DNS request logs for my hardcoded favorites they don't & CAN'T if I don't query a DNS server of theirs? No possible tracking" - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @01:45AM (#39886991) FROM -> http://linux.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2820335&cid=39886991

Plus, I even specifically noted in my replies here that DPI can track you, but they do NOT do THAT to everyone...

(U FAIL AS USUAL & on bogus tactics too... lol!)

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"1. you say that you get it faster. for one you have no source to prove it"" - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @02:52PM (#39893819)

WTF? Ok - Check how often Norton SafeWeb for example, updates (They're another one of my respected security community sources I didn't mention earlier alongside ZEUS & SPYEYE trackers, + hpHosts/malwarebytes too) here:

http://safeweb.norton.com/buzz

* AGAIN, "U FAIL"... totally "EPIC FAIL #2", lol...

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"for two, it still takes days/weeks before you're "protected", so yes, you (or anyone relying on your "guide") are doomed. you loose." - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @02:52PM (#39893819)

LOL, considering I don't use JAVA, javascript, Adobe plugins OR others? How can I be "infested"?? Clue - I can't... those are the things used against users by malware makers... lol!

(I do it via Opera's options for this BY SITE, & by default, I keep it OFF for all sites, & only make exceptions for ones I KNOW are safe that I need to activate them on (plus, I haven't had an infection of ANY KIND since 1996/16++ years now as proof too)).

Plus again - I DO GET UPDATES TO MY HOSTS FILE EVERY 15 MINUTES (quicker if I wish too) & FROM SITES THAT ARE REPUTABLE SECURITY SITES and respected too! The odds of my entering your malicious site you intend to create before I update it is astronomical as well, and I won't click on links you post either...

(Man, are you dumb!)

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"3. and you are an idiot, I didn't say caching was useless (it is useful and fast as opposed to disk I/O), but it's moot as a point for how fast your access to website has become "thanks" to your host file." - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @02:52PM (#39893819)

Well, since my word isn't good enough on how much speed gain one gets from a custom HOSTS file? Once more:

I'll post your /. peers who gained speed, as well as Mr. Oliver Day a security expert from SYMANTEC/NORTON division, SecurityFocus:

A RETURN TO THE KILLFILE:

http://www.securityfocus.com/columnists/491

Some "PERTINENT QUOTES/EXCERPTS" to back up my points with (for starters):

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"The host file on my day-to-day laptop is now over 16,000 lines long. Accessing the Internet -- particularly browsing the Web -- is actually faster now."

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"I want my surfing speed back so I block EVERY fucking ad. i.e. http://someonewhocares.org/hosts/ and

Time 2 blow u away AGAIN, easily... apk by Anonymous Coward · 2012-05-04 00:31 · Score: 0 · on Why Desktop Linux Hasn't Taken Off

"3. "of which most folks have MAYBE 10-20 sites, are hardcoded & @ the TOP". Finally, there we are, you said it (took me 3 days to drive you there ...), "at the TOP". it's fast because they're only 10-100 and at the TOP, it's the only reason it's fast, and you don't even seem to realize it, you idiot." - by Anonymous Coward on Friday May 04, @02:43AM (#39887251)

IT IS FAST THOUGH and @ the top of my hosts file MAKES IT FASTER & A B-TREE WOULDN'T APPRECIABLY SPEED UP 10-20 FAVORITE SITES ENOUGH TO NOTICE IT FOR USERS - period!

However:

Users SURELY DO notice blocking adbanners, & hardcoding their favorites into a hosts file gaining them speed, screen realestate back, security, & more...

Again, some testimonials thereof from your PEERS here on /., and again, a noted security pro in Mr. Oliver Day of SECURITYFOCUS to that very effect (a division of SYMANTEC/NORTON):

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22++ SLASHDOT USERS EXPERIENCING SUCCESS USING HOSTS FILES QUOTED VERBATIM: