WatchDog - Internet and Computer Monitoring Software

Charles River Media releases tool to assist parents, teachers and employers
in monitoring appropriate use of computers and the Internet

December 14, 1995 - Rockland, MA - Charles River Media announces Internet
WatchDog for PC and Macintosh computers. Designed for managers, parents
and teachers, Internet WatchDog is a productivity and monitoring tool for
the Internet and personal computers. Internet WatchDog does not censor
what is being displayed, rather it makes a record for later viewing by
authorized individuals. This multipurpose utility provides detailed
monitoring of any PC or Macintosh. For the first time, parents, teachers
and employers will be able to view the activities taking place on their
computers without arbitrarily limiting access to the Internet or creating
a false sense of security by simply "blocking" certain sites or keywords.
As new sites are added to the Internet everyday, it is impossible to
"block" unsuitable Internet activity. Internet WatchDog allows the parent,
teacher or employer to monitor computer use - much like a telephone bill
enables the caller to see a listing of phone numbers.

Developed by Algorithm Inc., Internet WatchDog functions by capturing
screen and other information "intelligently" while the computer is
running. You will be able to review a grid-like screen with a series of
thumbnail screen captures. For a closer look, you can see any screen
capture full-size just by clicking on it. In addition, Internet WatchDog
records usage of all software applications - Internet related or other
computer activity. A password is required to access the monitoring
capabilities of the program, and any attempt to circumvent or tamper with
the Internet WatchDog is also recorded.

Features

* Helps you monitor the complete Internet -- Internet WatchDog shows you
all activity, regardless of the type. Visit the World Wide Web (WWW),
e-mail, file transfer protocol (FTP), gopher, Internet relay chat (IRC),
or the ever popular material in UseNet Newsgroups -- the Internet WatchDog
is alert and ready to go;

* Compliments existing blocking software -- Internet WatchDog can monitor
your PC computing system for access to any of the current and/or future
Internet sites containing questionable material;

* Includes "Tips for Parents" section on children's use of the Internet;

* Internet WatchDog will "intelligently" determine when to take snapshots
of your screen so that regardless of the activity (whether on-line to the
Internet or not), you will know how your computer is being used;

* Runs in the background without interruptions;

* Tamper-evident with password protection monitors and records any attempt
to disable or elude the program;

* Records which software applications were used and when - Internet
WatchDog can help you to determine which programs are in use on a
particular system.

* Locates graphics files - Internet WatchDog scans the extent of your hard
disk to help you find suspicious graphics files, whether or not they are
hidden!

* Learning to use Internet WatchDog is simple - the software includes a
guided tour of features and instructions;

* Free Technical Support - 800 number or e-mail address.

Charles River Media, Inc.

Charles River Media, Inc. is a publisher of books, software tools and other
materials for professionals and practitioners of new technologies. Charles
River Media's other titles include the best selling HTML TemplateMASTER
CD, CD Helpdesk Series: Novell Products, Electronic Commerce: On-Line
Ordering and Digital Money, and Fuzzy Logic for Business and Industry.

Availability and Ordering Information

Internet WatchDog will be available on December 29, 1995 from computer
software stores, bookstores, mail order catalogs, and Charles River
Media.

PC Version  3.5" disk / manual ISBN 1-886801-49-5
MAC Version 3.5" disk / manual ISBN 1-886801-60-6

Price $29.95

Charles River Media, Inc.
P.O. Box 960
Herndon, VA 22070

Phone and Internet Orders

  Order Desk   1-800-382-8505
         Fax   1-703-689-0660

               http:// www.algorithm.com/crm
               chrivmedia@aol.com

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      Phone   1-617-871-4184
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Press and Media Inquiries

      Phone   1-415-321-2198
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