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Windows Vista to have Internet parental controls

By Derek Sooman

On March 15, 2006, 10:11 AM

Microsoft has announced that it is to introduce a parental control service within its upcoming Windows Live service and Windows Vista operating system. This service will enable parents to monitor what their children do on the Internet, and will make it possible for parents to also set limits on the sites they can visit. Currently in beta phase, the service will include content filtering for the web, contact list management tools, and online activity reports.

"Online safety for children is a crucial issue facing families today," said Blake Irving, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s MSN division. "We’ve heard a universal concern about exposure to unwanted content regardless of age, and Windows Live Family Settings will help here as well."

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  1. March 15, 2006 2:35 PM
    mentaljedi said:
    It'll be brushed off. If someobdy wants to see something, they will. A bit like the Vietnam War. The Viatnamese wanted to defend their country with their tiny army, they beat the US badly. It wasn't worth the bother. Same with this.I can understand what parents want, but in the end, no amount of technology can add up to a parents checking once in a while physically.
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