"Cyber cafe" timekeeping software

[Brian Densmore]

Ignore my previous post. That's what I get for
posting before reading the original post. But,
why not make a internet PC for them and use Linux,
then you can control their use of the 'net. And make
rules in your firewall to block the Windoze PC from
using the 'net.

-----Original Message-----
From:	cwgee9801-RR 
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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