RE: [squid-users] time based Instant Message blocking

From: Adam Aube <aaube@dont-contact.us>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:17:18 -0500

> I am able to successfully use MSN messenger with the new
> proxy. But I still have the same problem with yahoo
> messenger.

> I was just wondering: MSN allows you to specify
> user-authentication (user/password/realm) in its sign-in
> options whereas yahoo doesn't.

> Do you think that could be the reason why yahoo fails to
> connect me through? And how do I get around it?

Insert a rule allowing IM access before you require authentication in
http_access. You could also check with Yahoo to see if their messeger
program supports proxy authentication - the feature might either be
hidden or available in newer versions.

Adam
Received on Thu Oct 30 2003 - 12:17:22 MST

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