Edubuntu for libraries

[D A GERM]

Hello all

Please keep me posted regarding the use of Edubuntu in libraries. I 
would love to hear about the problems/benefits of using it in a library, 
especially the academic environment.

-Aaron

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

-- 
D. Aaron Germ
Scarborough Library, Shepherd University
(304) 876-5423

"Well then what am I supposed to do with all my creative ideas- take a bath and wash myself with them? 'Cause that is what soap is for" (Peter, Family Guy)


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