[WEB4LIB] Re: read-only bookmarks

[Andrew J. Mutch]

It should be noted that making the bookmark.htm file read-only will
prevent changes from being saved between sessions.  However, within a
session, patrons can still add or modify the bookmarks.  To prevent any
changes, run Netscape in Kiosk mode or utilize a third-party product to
prevent access to the bookmarks.  However, for most users, the read-only
settings Isabel noted should provide the level of "security" you need.

Andrew Mutch
Electronic Service Support
Northville District Library
Northville, MI  


On Tue, 22 Sep 1998, Isabel Danforth wrote:

> I have made 4 files  read only on our public access machines.
> bookmark.htm, prefs.js, netscape.hst, and cookies.txt.  These actions
> protect privacy as well as the machines.  This is with Netscape 4.0x
> standalone.
> 
> 
> 
> At 04:36 AM 9/22/98 -0700, john hauf wrote:
> >Can anyone tell me if there's a way to make Netscape bookmarks read-only
> >(i.e. tamper-proof) at public library internet stations?  There is a record
> >of a brief (but unsatisfactory) discussion on this subject in the archives
> >from a couple of years ago.
> >
> >John Hauf
> >Mill Valley Public Library
> >
> >
> >
> >
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