[NTLUG:Discuss] Can Linux help me limit my kids' time on the computer?

[Greg Edwards]

Lance Simmons wrote:

> In any case, even if there's not an effective way to automate such
> restrictions, is there an easy way for me to keep track of total
> number of hours logged by a particular person?

Use a captured login.  In the passwd file the initial shell is defined, 
usually /bin/bash, but can be any executable.  Change to something else 
that logs the login time, calls /bin/bash, and logs the logout time on exit.

Merry Christmas to all

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