software to limit computer time?

[CSMR]

Hey I'm a lazy git and spend too much time on the computer. No jokes please! Any software that restricts computer time and can't be defeated? (On Win XP.) I've tried a couple of programs but one could be removed by removing it from the startup list, and the other could be quit from task manager, pretty pathetic.

 

[Nithin]

not sure what you want. you want software that can't be disabled by yourself? if you install it, you can always uninstall it right?
you should think about self control instead.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Willpower v1.0

- M4H

 

[kamper]

It can obviously be undone but this little line would make a huge difference for me:

sudo echo "0.0.0.0 forums.anandtech.com\n" >> /etc/hosts

One of these days I might just work up the courage and do it so I can get on with my life

 

[CSMR]

Originally posted by: Nithin
not sure what you want. you want software that can't be disabled by yourself? if you install it, you can always uninstall it right?
you should think about self control instead.

That's right! No, not if I don't have the password to hand! Self control, where do you get that?

 

[Atheus]

1) remove processor

2) place in small box, wrap with duct tape

3) give to a friend and tell him/her not to open it or give it back to you. as an additional social experiment, don't tell your friend what's in the box, and see if they look.

 

[CSMR]

Originally posted by: Atheus
1) remove processor

2) place in small box, wrap with duct tape

3) give to a friend and tell him/her not to open it or give it back to you. as an additional social experiment, don't tell your friend what's in the box, and see if they look.

Nah that's too extreme, and I need a computer for work.