Mosaic Kisok Mode Alternatives

Denis F. Kirk dkirk at wimsey.com
Thu Jul 25 19:48:40 EDT 1996


The final release of IKIOSK will allow you to 
disable dialog boxes, among other additional features.

Here are the IKIOSK version 2.0 features due for release
in 60 days;

· disable Windows 3.x/Win95 program
	   - menu items
	   - dialog boxes
	   - accelerator Keys
	   - minimize buttons
	   - CTRL+ALT+DEL, ALT+TAB
	   - ALT+F4 & ALT+ESC keys
        · customizable disable message (when not grayed)
        · improved, tree structure, user interface
        · automatic menu/dialog/accelerator capture system
        · manual menu recording system
        · import/export configuration files
        · multiple users with ID & Password
        · maximum program use time limit
        · networkable
        · disable selected non menu related buttons (e.g. Netscape)

Please contact Hyper Technologies Inc. for more information and
pre-release (20% discount) and final pricing.

Denis



At 10:25 PM 7/24/96 -0700, you wrote:
>At 02:04 PM 7/24/96 -0700, you wrote:
>>If you want something easier check out Integrity's IKIOSK.  You can
>>download the Beta version at:
>>http://www.hypertec.com/
>>
>>Greying out windows menu options is incredibly easy with IKIOSK.
>
>That's true.  It is a nice program.
>
>But, when I tested IKIOSK it didn't allow you to disable dialog boxes.  This
>is important with Netscape since if you click on a new MIME a dialog will
>pop up asking if you want to save the file or run a helper application.  One
>can then enter a program to execute - like command.com - and gain full
>access to the computer.
>
>Anyone else found a solution to this problem?
>
>Also, there is a program called Netkey at http://www.lexitech.com/ that is
>for running Netscape in Kiosk mode.  I've downloaded it, but haven't had a
>chance to test it.  That might be another solution for you.
>
>
>Bill Moseley
>mailto:moseley at netcom.com
>
>
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        Denis F. Kirk
     Hyper Technologies Inc.
"Public Access Computer Specialists"
         1-800-663-8381
         (604) 945-4233
    Fax: (604) 464-8680
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