What if I want to prioritize/shape traffic based on file type? Is there some way to mark subsequent packets in the same TCP connection? -----Original Message----- From: NetSnake [mailto:netsnake@xxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 4:26 AM To: netfilter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: block downloads on file type May be you can use iptables string match patch, or use Squid + iptables. >hi guys, > is there anyway in which we can block a certain file >from being downloaded ? i mean i need to block mp3 >downloads, is there anyway the linux box can >understand the file type while downloading it ... > >please put some light on it even if u have the >slightest idea, it might lead me to some result > >thanks a lot >hemant