HELP, need advise on limiting usage of internet/computer!!

[Demon-Xanth]

Install XP Home w/ the fruitiest interface imaginable, bonzai buddy, kazaa (running ALOT of shared files), and a few other adware programs for S&G. That way using it is so painful of an experience he won't be able to take it.

 

[Iron Woode]

There programs that will filtre out his web surfing.

NetNanny comes to mind. This way you can set rules that he may not be able to get around.

This is the most logical suggestion.

 

[yoda291]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
There programs that will filtre out his web surfing.

NetNanny comes to mind. This way you can set rules that he may not be able to get around.

This is the most logical suggestion.

wasn't netnanny disabled by a 7 yr old? I remember reading something to that effect once.

 

[SgtBuddy]

Pull the plug at night. Tell him to get the work done before everyone goes to bed. Monitor his web use.

Bah! Just do what everyone else wants....call your congressman and get the internet censored for Timmy's moral fortitude.

😀


edit: oh yeah, try to get a timer type program that only allows computer use during certain times.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: yoda291

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
There programs that will filtre out his web surfing.

NetNanny comes to mind. This way you can set rules that he may not be able to get around.

This is the most logical suggestion.

wasn't netnanny disabled by a 7 yr old? I remember reading something to that effect once.

Notice I said "may not be able to get around".

Nothing is fool proof, but other than disconnecting the service at night, this is the best solution.

 

[NormanTheCow]

thx for all ur inputs.

i'll look into netnanny and make sure to limit usage of internet during evening and no later than 12.

man...all this havoc from getting cable modem....maybe my dad was right, just keep using 56k modem 😛

 

[shootinyou]

Originally posted by: NormanTheCow
thx for all ur inputs.

i'll look into netnanny and make sure to limit usage of internet during evening and no later than 12.

man...all this havoc from getting cable modem....maybe my dad was right, just keep using 56k modem 😛

Speeking as a Dad, what do you mean maybe😀

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: NormanTheCow
thx for all ur inputs.

i'll look into netnanny and make sure to limit usage of internet during evening and no later than 12.

man...all this havoc from getting cable modem....maybe my dad was right, just keep using 56k modem 😛

Cable modems kick a$$. With a CM you now have better control over the network. Faster speeds for downloading and updating. Its all good.

 

[RossMAN]

We just came back from CostCo B&M where I saw McAfee's Parental Controls for $6.99 after MIR.

Not a bad price.

 

[Spac3d]

How old is he?

 

[Shaftatplanetquake]

Originally posted by: Spac3d
How old is he?

I've heard the 15 years old figure, but never straight from Norman.