[GRLUG] Disable Internet access on your own laptop

[Steve Romanow]

Douglas Rehfeldt wrote:
>  
> "Do you guys know of an easily-configurable "Internet blocker" that I could
> install on my Linux notebook?  If I could block myself from the internet for
> a couple hours at a time, I think I could get a lot more done."
>
> Why not just use the built-in button or switch to disable the wireless card?
> Almost every newer laptop has one of these switches.  No prescriptions for
> anti-ADD medication required. :)  
>
> Now this may seem harsh to some, but frankly, you just need to learn some
> self discipline.  The long term benefit's will be far greater than trying to
> "shackle" yourself.  Think of as a life style change compared to trying a
> fad diet.   Try working for an hour and then "rewarding" yourself to five
> minutes of /.
>
> My $.02
>
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I dunno, that 5 minute reward may be like a AA member rewarding 
him(her)self with a beer... ;)