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[Dominik Wnęk <dominik@xxxxxxxx>]

W dniu 10.10.2015 o 23:56, Simos Xenitellis pisze:
> Hi,
>
> An option would be to set the DNS servers to those from OpenDNS/Family 
> control,
> according to the instructions at
> https://store.opendns.com/setup/#/familyshield
>
> I do not think it is possible to set the DNS within your phone from 
> the GUI.
> An alternative would be to set the OpenDNS Family Shield DNS servers 
> on your router,
> then the phone and other devices will get them from there.
>
> An other alternative would be to create an app for the Open Store 
> (https://open.uappexplorer.com/)
> that changes the DNS servers. An app at that repository can make 
> changes on the system
> outside of the confines of standard apps.
>
> Simos
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2015 at 12:09 AM, Alexander Tsoutsanis 
> <alexander.tsoutsanis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:alexander.tsoutsanis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>     I wonder if there is any plan for developing parental controls for
>     Ubuntu Touch ?
>
>     If Ubuntu Touch wants to be more than a phone for happy few and
>     get more traction with a bigger user base, part of that user base
>     could be with (parents buying phones for their) kids, especially
>     as initial phones (BQ 4.5 etc) are aimed at the low-end market.
>     Having proper parental controls (either native or as an App) is
>     then a key feature for responsible parents in order to consider
>     Ubuntu Phone a proper alternative to other platforms like IOS or
>     Android.
>
>     Keen to hear thoughts whether any parental controls for Ubuntu
>     Touch are likely to materialize.
>
>     Best, Alex
>
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DNS servers are one thing, but another is limiting access to apps.

iOS has a very complex and a very rudimentary solution to this (unless 
it's changed since I last checked): tap the start button three times and 
you'll be confined to a single app, including the ability to mark UI 
elements of the app that will be disabled. To get out, press the button 
3 times again and enter your password.

I have long wished for a simple toggle that I could just flip before 
handing the device to a child or someone else. One that would disable 
access to all apps except those explicitly selected to be available. I 
don't necessarily want a child or a stranger to have access to my photos 
or mail when I just want to let them play a game or show them a meme on 
the net.

Would something like this be considered for UT?

Thanks

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Dominik Wnęk