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Chuck
09-15-2009, 05:58 AM
Does Kubuntu Linux have a hosts file similar to windows?

Just curious.
linuxguru
09-15-2009, 12:44 PM
Look in /etc/hosts
Open with a text editor like kwrite or nano
You will probably only find your local host IP
127.0.0.0
Chuck
09-16-2009, 08:35 PM
Thanks

I want to try this host file edit for windows on my linux box to Block Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

I will try in a couple of days and let you know.
Shinma
09-17-2009, 03:08 PM
That reliable website has been around for quite a while.
Following may also be of interest,


OpenDNS (https://www.opendns.com/start/)