Parental control software?????

[nsmith]

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My daughter agreed that I could read any and all IM's she receives/sends as a condition for allowing her to get a screen name and IM. I am trying to find a good software program that will allow me to do this. I have found a few software downloads online with a flat fee ($30 - $40) also have seen some with monthly or yearly charges. We have an older operating system (Windows 98 )and just don't know which one to choose.
Can anyone out there offer advice??!!

 

[VampHeartless]

You could always get a keystroke logger. Then you'd know EVERYTHING she did on the computer.

 

[nsmith]

I am much more concerned with what others are sending to her than what she is sending out. A logger wouldn't give that info, would it? I know her pretty well and she is one terrific kid but she is innocent and naive and I just want to guide her. It also serves as an easy out from inappropriate behavior online. You know "watch what you say my parents are watching" . Any other advice on programs available?

 

[Marseeya]

We sampled a few and our favorite was something called Nalsoft AIM logger or something like that. I found another one, though, that logged every chat program -- I didn't like it as well and it was more expensive, but still... it logged all the chats. The Nalsoft was $15 I think.

 

[ahutton]

DH just did a bunch of research on this - I'll post the findings tomorrow when I can get into my work email account where he sent it.