[THIN] Re: OT - Library Computer for Internet Access Only
- From: "Roger Riggins" <Roger@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 18:11:10 -0500
I do a lot of consulting for libraries. One of the best setups I have is
a machine (doesn't matter what os but they are using windows me) that
runs public web browser and fortress 101. They are bullet proof. You
could take it a step further and put deep freeze or clean slate on, but
if you've got your fortres locked down tight enough they won't be able
to screw it up. The browser opens at startup and they aren't able to
close it or alt tab out of it. They can't access anything on the local
computer. We use them strictly for opacs using a web based circulation
system.
By the way, clean slate is a hundred times better than deep freeze but a
little more expensive. I have some configs that you can plop into your
installs if you'd like them.
ROGER RIGGINS
A+, MCSE, CCNA, CCA
ACES 319-352-1234
WWW.ACESIOWA.COM
-----Original Message-----
From: Duane Abrames [mailto:dabrames@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 2:02 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: OT - Library Computer for Internet Access Only
Hey.. I was gonna say that. I had set up a kiosk in a cafe, and needed
most
of the same things you need, because the public would be able to use the
system. We were delivering the browser as a published app to a
linux-based
thin clied machine (Nic? I wasnt involved with the on-site part) and the
publicwebbrowser from team software did very well. We only ran it for a
couple of months, as it was a proof-of-concept, but that software is
very
nice in this situation. The PWB's html rendering relies on Internet
explorer, so it works pretty well, but it completely replaces the UI, so
you
have total control of what they can do. I don't have any great advice
on
how to lock down the rest of your PC, but the one application you can
let
them run is definitely PWB.
-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Jim Kenzig
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 12:12 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: OT - Library Computer for Internet Access Only
See http://www.teamsoftwaresolutions.com/index.htm
All your questions will be answered.
Regards,
Jim Kenzig
http://thethin.net
-----Original Message-----
From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
Behalf Of Greg Reese
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 11:43 AM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] OT - Library Computer for Internet Access Only
Sorry for the off topic post but I need some opinions on this.
My company runs retirement centers for the elderly. At each location we
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have a library with a DSL connection. I have been tasked with building
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a stripped down pc for them to use to surf the net and use web based =3D
email.
I have built a couple of AMD based machines with no cd, no floppy, =3D
minimal everything. The trick now is what operating system to use and =
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how to lock it all down.
I like Windows XP because the version of IE that ships with it is =3D
colorful and easy to read. I am also open to Win98 or Linux or whatever
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will accomplish this best. All they ever need to see is the web =3D
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