One limitation of the program is that it does not prevent a child from transferring information on a site approved by Specs for Kids' reviewers. Upcoming editions plan to support blocking of individual newsgroups and chat rooms and to include an encryption capability for all messages. Specs for Kids is not compatible with the online services. InterGo Communications TeacherSoft's InterGo Communications is a filter and an Internet access package designed to appeal to adults and children. Included are e-mail, educational resources, and Internet search functions.
Administrators can set up multiple users with individual settings, depending on age and preferences.
In addition, SafeSurf ratings can be selected. InterGo screens out objectionable material from the Web, chat rooms, newsgroups, and mailing lists. It also supports SafeSurf. Bess Bess is a server-based filter, which is available for online subscription. Subscribers dial into Bess and use the Bess browser.