"Cyber cafe" timekeeping software

[Brian Densmore]

Why go to all this trouble? This is a Linux pc we're talking about?
Just modify the kids accounts, so that they have the time and time of
day restrictions, then turn on accounting and you'll have your
'administrator' tracking of they're online times. No obtrusive
parental control software. It just logs them off when the time comes.
And best of all it's free as in beer!

-----Original Message-----
From:	admin <at> kclinux <dot> net

I have a friend that uses this.  Not free, but only $35 if you decide to use
it.

http://www.kidswatch.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kclug at kclug.org [mailto:owner-kclug at kclug.org] On Behalf Of
cwgee9801-RR
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:16 AM
To: kclug
Subject: "Cyber cafe" timekeeping software

I'm trying to find a solution for kids PC online use without constant
monitoring and arguing. So I'm considering implementing a "cyber cafe"
accounting system at home to regulate my two kids online access. They think
it is a terrible idea. I think it is a good one. Ideally, the software would
allow me to credit them with xx hours per week, and they could have their
online use within other restrictions ... no more than x hours in any one
day, no more than one hour without a one hour "break", no use after 9:00pm
and so on. They would know their limits and could pace their own use
accordingly.

Sounds like a job for a linux router that controls the WAP.
(Note: The PC they use already runs a kid filter and keystroke monitor that
I personally review, often. The PC has a nice video card and runs WinXP,
as almost all their games run under Windows.

I'm checking Sourceforge for suitable software and a reasonable hardware
configuration. Trying to see if this is practical. Any experience or
comments
invited.

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Will Cook  willcook at att.net