only options seem to be to control Safari as a browser. However, the =
only thing I can seem to do is add approved websites they can use. I =
just want to block downloads.
I am trying to conserve bandwidth, so deleting downloads on log-off =
doesn't really help, but great to know if I do need that option. =20
They can't install the files after they download them in the account I =
have now (as they don't know the password). But, they can still =
download it taking up bandwidth.
I have installed Content Barrier from Intego, so I can block things like =
streaming, but I still can't figure out how to just block all downloads. =
It would seem like this should be an easy thing to do :)
Thanks,
Renee
-----Original Message-----
From: A forum for independent school educators on behalf of Greg Kearney
Sent: Sun 6/22/2008 12:35 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: Blocking Downloads
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A couple of approches here. First is to use the built in guest account =20
which would delete anything downloaded upon logo off, second is to =20
turn on parental controls on the selected account and then limit =20
downloading, Third you could limit downloading by controlling the dist =20
permissions and the ability to write files to the particular =20
directories.
'
Greg
On Jun 22, 2008, at 12:51 PM, Renee Ramig wrote:
> Does anyone know of Mac product that will block files from being =20
> downloaded? I just want something that is for a couple computers, =20
> not for a network. I turned off admin access, so files can't be =20
> installed, but the kids can still download them.
>
> I am using Firefox, but I can switch to Safari if needed.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Renee
>
>
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