The Goal:
The kids are getting their own computer here at the new house. I only want them to access certain sites, so I need a proxy server.
Solution:
Build a linux box running squid so I can restrict access. I've also decided to turn it in to a home web server complete with phpBB.
What I've done so far:
Installed Fedora 7 (LAMP setup) on an old Dell Dimension 1.3Ghz Celeron, 512 megs PC133 SDRAM, 20 Gig HDD. I've also installed VNC server, webmin, and phpBB.
Squid actually came pre-installed, so now I just have to work on getting it configured. Configuration is done through access control lists using permit or deny statements. I'll be doing research on that tonight. I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse hooked up to it right now, but eventually, it'll be a headless system since I can either use ssh, webmin, or VNC to make changes.
I have to run some network drops, so I'll be sure to take pictures of that process for everyone. Also, here is your chance for requests. If there is anything you would like me to try out, let me know.
Here's 2 screenies of my home page, and forum. Notice, there really isn't any content right now.. that will change. The forum probably won't be used for anything other than just something to play around with.