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    Parental control software for Linux?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Qing Dao, Jan 21, 2015.

  1. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    I'm looking for software that can put time limits on a user account, and it would be even better if I could also put limits on different programs individually. I don't care about web filtering whatsoever. For example, the user can only be logged in for at most 3 hours a day, and can't be logged in after 11 PM at night. Or that some games can't be played on a weeknight. I came across a couple of different programs in beta from several years ago or longer, but nothing that works now. When I search for stuff like this, most replies to similar questions seem to just be parenting lessons and not any help finding a solution to this problem. If there is one thing I will give Microsoft, it is that they do provide options for all of this stuff, but I would much rather not go there. Thanks.
     
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    It's trivial to build a simple script. Not aware of any well-built tools though.
     
    Mr.Koala, Jan 21, 2015
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    raptir, Feb 3, 2015
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