software to block tempting programs ;-)

[Bryan Ewbank]

Saw a pointer to this, and thought others might like the concept...

http://www.webjillion.com/archives/2005/08/01/free-software-temptation-blocker
> Free Software: Temptation Blocker
>
> I'm in front of my computer constantly and a program I've been wanting for a long time
> is one that would allow me to block certain programs from myself for a set amount of time.
> A way for the smart part of me to head off the dumb, impulsive lizard part, and a way for
> me to get more stuff done at the computer.

[Chris Lott]

What I need is kind of the inverse-- I need something that blocks
everything BUT selected programs for a certain period of time. I have
hundreds of programs I can procrastinate with on my computer :)

That along with a truly full screen editing mode (on Windows) and I
might actually get some work done.

c

[Benjaloo]

MacMinder will do it (see the thread on Kids and screen time).

[Amit]

Yea really, as a college student, its real easy to jump onto AIM or
start playing some games or even watching a DVD over studying or doing
other important things.