How do I limit access to certain (but not all) applications on my laptop?

Hello,
Is it possible to reduce access to certain applications (eg Email) while allowing other applications to remain "open" to all users?
I only have one account on my powerbook, and would like to simply prevent access to certain applications.
Any help will be greatly appreciated,
thank you,
nihal

Korelice
you would need , in following Matt's advice to ensure that the restricted users were not created as admin users. That is, on creation do not click the 'allow this user to administer computer' box. If you tried parental controls on them, you would be told by the OS that you can't restrict an admin.
The better advice would be to restrict the actual use of the single user you have now, who is presumably an admin, to just admin (installations, re configs, set up new users etc) tasks. Change his password so those real people you don't trust (?) couldn't get to him. You could have a 'restricted' user who is not restricted in respect of apps (email, browser etc) but can't admin. Use him yourself for browsing etc and general use. Add another restricted user for(the kids, irresponsible friends and such) who are not admins and can only use certain apps. I am aware that is not precisely what you asked.

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