Realtime monitoring software?

[smallblock]

I am working on a report that is due soon on real time monitoring software that could be used by a parent to control and or monitor their chidrens internet/e-mail and chat usage. I've found a commerically avaible product to write about but now I need something that is free to write about.

Any and all input is appreciated.

 

[RyanS]

I would recomend Squid Which is an open source proxy program. It will monitor everything that goes to the internet.

 

[smallblock]

Thanks. That will work fine for this paper I am working on.

 

[Law]

Thanks. That will work fine for this paper I am working on.

If they have two computer, use VNC to view the desktop remotely! You can pretty much watch what their doing.

 

[EricB]

I would recomend Squid Which is an open source proxy program. It will monitor everything that goes to the internet.

is there a windows version?

 

[Law]

is there a windows version?

Yep
http://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq/AboutSquid#head-f801105f74cf332e739236ba2b4a8be9e60095ba

 

[EricB]

I'm a little stupid with this linux stuff. how do I install it?