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From: Prashant Dongre <pdongre@opentech.stpn.soft.net>
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Terry Todd wrote:

> I have a setup where my 2.1.6 freebsd system acts as a router for
> my LAN in my house connecting via PPP to my ISP.  I would like to
> be able to let everything run in and out except IRC traffic.
> What's the best way to do this?
>
> Thanks,
> Terry Todd

Configure your kernel for IPFW... and block IRC ports.....

Prashant.