Microsoft and Child Protection Firm Create Child-safe Browser

[JMcEntegart]

Microsoft has teamed up with a child protection agency in the UK to create a special version of IE9.

Microsoft and Child Protection Firm Create Child-safe Browser : Read more

 

[back_by_demand]

Why has no one thought of this before and how long do we have to wait for a CEOP version of Firefox, Opera, Safari and Chrome?

 

[GreaseMonkey_62]

Cool. I'll likely test this out at my house.

 

[jackbling]

Not that this is not a worthwhile pursuit, but the real failure point, same with any of these in the past, has been the parents. The typical "user" will likely never even hear, or properly configure, this software.

If you are that concerned as a parent, let them browse the tubes under supervision.

(I don't have children, and don't pretend to understand )

 

[smfrazz]

I agree....but why didn't the author give a link to this browser download or explain more on how to get it? I have been looking for a better way to protect my daughter from inadvertently clicking on something that popped up a PORN page or keep the searches safe and locked. Most of the solutions out there sux or take over all accounts on a PC. I only want her account to be impacted not mine or my wife's.

 

[smfrazz]

[citation][nom]jackbling[/nom]Not that this is not a worthwhile pursuit, but the real failure point, same with any of these in the past, has been the parents. The typical "user" will likely never even hear, or properly configure, this software.If you are that concerned as a parent, let them browse the tubes under supervision.(I don't have children, and don't pretend to understand )[/citation]

Those that bother to get it will set it up. The problem is these solutions are too difficult to setup and manage or as I said they take over the brower experience for all accounts on a PC not just the child's account...or those soutions out there like K9 don't always work or are very buggy. I'm hoping that Microsoft and the other browser owners will build this native into their specific browsers...I know not only will parents be happy when this is easier to manage and use but so will Libraries and Schools.

 

[SlitelyOff]

And Content Advisor on existing IE is for what?

 

[hang-the-9]

Only comment here is "Why did it take so long?".

Next they need to make a version of Windows for novice users that's basically a terminal server app, you can run 3 applications, can't get to any other files or settings. Will cure 90% of Windows issues right off the bat. No more "I tried to fix my slow PC by deleting files and now it does not boot".

 

[ringzero]

Did I miss when this will be available, or if it already is, where I can find it?

 

[synd]

Bullshit, using OpenDNS is enough. I've been configuring a lot of PCs for parents so that they can be safe about their children and so far no complaints after using OpenDNS.
What M$ is trying to do is promote their horrible, outdated IE9 and say... "hey at least our browser is good for that".

 

[JMcEntegart]

[citation][nom]smfrazz[/nom]I agree....but why didn't the author give a link to this browser download or explain more on how to get it? I have been looking for a better way to protect my daughter from inadvertently clicking on something that popped up a PORN page or keep the searches safe and locked. Most of the solutions out there sux or take over all accounts on a PC. I only want her account to be impacted not mine or my wife's.[/citation]

Sorry, the link is actually available via CEOP, which is listed as the source for this post. However, I thought I had included a hyperlink in the article text too -- apparently not! You should be able to find it via the source link, in the text (hyper-linked) and here (just for good measure!).

 

[gm0n3y]

The problem I see is that for the most part any child over the age of 10 knows more about computers than their parents.

 

[gti88]

I imagine a conversation: "Look, son, there are tons of porn on the internets, thus, you shall not watch it."

 

[millerm84]

The problem with a single protected browser is most kids are smart enough to download a different browser. If you want to protect your kids then you need to stop trying from the PC (where they have all the resources and likely the PC skill set you have) and block from the router. I recommend dd-wrt with the open dns port this blocks your PCs from hitting the sites you want to restrict and there is never any reason for your kids to know the password to your router. Much more secure and works with every browser.

 

[irh_1974]

[citation][nom]hang-the-9[/nom]Only comment here is "Why did it take so long?".Next they need to make a version of Windows for novice users that's basically a terminal server app, you can run 3 applications, can't get to any other files or settings. Will cure 90% of Windows issues right off the bat. No more "I tried to fix my slow PC by deleting files and now it does not boot".[/citation]
I already have at home, every machine is locked down the same way they are in a typical office with no facility to delete important things, the only person with real access is me, the kids don't stand a chance. If they want to monkey around with a non-secure system they can do it at school.

 

[A Bad Day]

[citation][nom]back_by_demand[/nom]Why has no one thought of this before and how long do we have to wait for a CEOP version of Firefox, Opera, Safari and Chrome?[/citation]

I bet Microsoft is going to pull the, "Proprietary coding" stunt if another web browser attempts the CEOP version.

 

[liamecrow]

There's no such thing as a child-safe internet. The best thing you can do is teach your child about the risks, supervise their browsing, and hope that the mistakes they make are ones they can learn from and go on with their lives. One day people will realize that you cant parent your kids with software. Even before the internet, I was able to find inappropriate books in my elementary school library to check out, and that only contains a small fraction of the data that you can find on the internet.

 

[juncture]

[citation][nom]back_by_demand[/nom]Why has no one thought of this before and how long do we have to wait for a CEOP version of Firefox, Opera, Safari and Chrome?[/citation]
AOL had their version of Parental Control when we had dial-up and I was a teenager. Ahh the days of using proxies....

 

[livebriand]

Whatever, I don't use IE. Firefox FTW!

 

[tetris57]

who uses explorer?

 

[falchard]

Microsoft Priorities.
1) Safe porn browsing
2) Child protection

 

[freggo]

Maybe I am to dumb, but I read the article twice and don't see any 'feature' for save browsing other than some link to an 'advice' site.
Why don't we have mandatory META tags that tell if a site is child safe?

With heavy fines and prison sentences attached for purposely missrepresenting the true content of a site.
I am not some bible belt preacher. Nothing wrong with some raunchy content, but simply declare it as such
so that we can keep it away from the kids; well, or at least make it a bit more difficult for them to
accidentaly stumble upon it.

 

[edrf]

This is so awesome!!!

 

[Benihana]

Or just do like my parents did and sit in the room with me while I used the computer. Build self-control in the child, and you won't have to worry.