As any good parent knows, the best thing to place between a child and the Internet is a brick wall.
That’s the idea behind Kiddix Computing, a security-minded, Pittsburgh-based firm that released its first product in May, software that offers a fun, easy, and safe computing experience to children ages 5-10, and no worry or hassles for the parent.
Founder and CEO Michael Gualtieri built the system around Linux and open source software, which nearly eliminates the threat of viruses, worms, malware, and spyware. As a result, children aren’t able to access files from inside the Kiddix platform. Parents have complete control over a suite of innovative tools that offer and/or restrict access to the Internet. Activities include word processing, a math and typing tutor, a hangman spelling game, email, a web browser and more.
“The Kiddix system is not about restricting things, it’s more about the freedom of the Internet,” Gaultieri explains. “We’re removing the negativity so the child can enjoy themselves on the computer. There is nothing out there like Kiddix that offers a complete child-friendly security solution on the Internet.”
Parents can filter and block applications, read emails within the system, wait-list email and see what sites a child has visited. Children can enjoy some of the hottest Internet games available—Webkinz, Miniclip and Club Penguin—and parents can relax knowing their child is safe.
“A parent can parent a child on the computer without always watching over their shoulder,” says Gaultieri.
Writer: Deb Smit
Source: Michael Gualtieri, Kiddix Computing
Image courtesy of Kiddix Computing