Edubuntu for libraries

[Zeb Smith]

Thanks for the help. If the rugrats were listening, I'd thank them, too.
After all, if it weren't for their cute little inquisitive natures, any
joker could do my job. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Cole [mailto:kjcole at gri.gallaudet.edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 4:57 PM
To: Zeb Smith; edubuntu-devel at lists.ubuntu.com
Subject: Re: Edubuntu for libraries


Zeb Smith wrote:

> Hello all. I work for the Newton Falls Public Library as Systems
> Administrator. I'm very strongly considering using Edubuntu on the
> public computers here. I have already switched to OpenOffice and various
> other open source applications.. but the machines still run Windows as
> the OS. My main concern about switching to Linux is that with Windows, I
> can lock down settings such as web browser configuration, desktop
> backgrounds and such so that patrons can not tamper with them. I've been
> using kubuntu on my own computers for some time now, but have not found
> a way to configure it similarly. If anyone can offer insight on this,
> the advice would be most appreciated.
>
> Thank you,

A few people here in Washington, DC have set up Edubuntu in two public
libraries, and a community center.  I've passed your question on to one of
them.  Since it's designed for classrooms (among other places), it has some
elements that prevent little rug-rats from messing things up too badly.

> W. Zebulon Smith
> Systems Manager
> Newton Falls Public Library
> 204 South Canal Street
> Newton Falls, OH 44444-1694
> Phone: (330)872-1282
> Fax: (330)872-9153
> www.newtonfalls.org <http://www.newtonfalls.org>

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