timekpr

This program will track and control the computer usage of your user accounts. You can limit their daily usage based on a timed access duration and configure periods of day when they can or cannot log in. With this application, administrators can limit account login time duration or account access hours.

Additional Information

Developers Even Nedberg and Savvas Radević (or .nedberg and forger) of the Ubuntu forums have rewritten the package using python as opposed to the bash shell script of it's previous form. timekpr now has a full featured interface with the ability to change and grow as needed.

I have requested an additional feature of a black-out setting that would let you slice a chunk of time right out of the normally allowable login hours. This would be for designated home work time, or other required activities. Please bookmark this page for future updates. - Charles

timekpr Gazette

This is where I'll be posting news and information as it becomes available. If you are interested in information about the current state of timekpr you can check the Gazette for my latest updates.

    There are a couple of ways to install timekpr. The preferred method for Intrepid Ibex is to add the PPA repository for timekpr listed below, and install using APT (Synaptic). The repository will always install the newest version, plus it will notify you when updates are available and ready to install.

    For other versions you can download the deb file and double click to install. Intrepid users CAN use this method too, but as stated above, the APT method should be your 1st choice.

    Once installed, you then need to configure your users, click apply and then quit when done. Remember to check back here or at the timekpr blog to always get the latest information available.

To add the Intrepid Ibex repository, edit your software sources list and add the following:

Stable repository:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/timekpr-maintainers/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/timekpr-maintainers/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main

Development repository:
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/nedberg/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/nedberg/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main

IMPORTANT!:
Prior to installation, you must remove any older versions. Otherwise timekpr will NOT work properly. To un-install previous version run the code below.

sudo dpkg --purge timekpr

Remember to completely un-install any older version before installing the newest deb