Seth Finkelstein writes “According to tests done by
Anick Jesdanun of Associated Press, five different programs to limit Internet time usage were all easily evaded. He concludes:
“Game over.
Of course, if your kid is going to go through such lengths to try to break the rules, you probably have bigger problems.”
oh yeah brilliant display of skill
I’d hardly say he beat the system. They didn’t configure the systems realistically. Let me configure the system and then let the reporter give it a try. I’m guessing the result will be a hell of a lot different.
Re:oh yeah brilliant display of skill
Yes, but are you the average person trying to do this or an expert? Remember, most systems librarians are accidental. I suspect that most systems, therefore, will be relatively easy to break.
– David