Net Nanny
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 The Net Nanny interface. | |
| Developer(s) | ContentWatch, Inc. |
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| Stable release | 6.0.2
/ March 25, 2009 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X |
| Type | Content Control |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | Net Nanny Homepage |
Net Nanny is a content-control software developed by ContentWatch, Inc. for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It is aimed at parents of children and teenagers to block access to websites with objectional content, such as pornography.[1]
History
The original version of Net Nanny was released in 1994 by Net Nanny Software, Inc.[2] In January of 2007, it was purchased by ContentWatch, Inc.
Features
- The ability to block illegal file sharing.[1]
- Blocking websites the user chooses.[2]
- Block social networking sites
- Limit time on internet games
- Generate interactive activity reports of internet activity
- Remote Management
- Monitoring of Instant Messaging programs, such as AIM.
Criticism
Net Nanny, as with all other censorware, is easily circumvented in a multitude of ways.
References
- ^ a b "Net Nanny official website". Retrieved 2008-10-27.
- ^ a b Rubenking, Neil (2-1-2008). "11 Critical Security Apps - Net Nanny". Ziff Davis, Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
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