[WEB4LIB] Re: Outgoing Security

[jay]

Yes, there is a way..Check out this:    http://www.lib.ci.dallas.tx.us/


Regards,

Jay H. Frantz,
Webmaster,
Corpus Chiristi Public Libraries


"Andrew I. Mutch" wrote:

> Paul,
>
> One route I thought of was to create a batch file that would run from an
> icon on the desktop.  The file would first open a pop-up box with your
> policies, etc. presented and a button for patrons to click on to indicate
> their acceptance of the policy.  This button click would then close the
> pop-up box and launch Netscape, starting the Internet session.  It seems
> that this would be a fairly easy project to do in VB.
>
> Having mucked around quite a bit in Netscape, I don't think there is a way
> using the browser and javascript to do what you want to do, unless you are
> willing to spend the money on 3rd party software to lock down the browser
> to prevent any way for patrons to enter their own URLs...location bar,
> CRTL-O, etc.  That's why I think you'll want to explore methods external
> to Netscape first.
>
> RE: the time-out issue...hopefully, someone can come up with that piece of
> the puzzle!
>
> Andrew Mutch
> Library Systems Technician
> Waterford Township Public Library
> Waterford, MI
>
> On Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Paul H. Gray wrote:
>
> > >. . .
> > >Instead of technological, why not doing something more simple? How about a
> > >sign at the top of the computer monitor
> > >. . .
> > >You'll still have the "hot seat" problem, even if you do this.  And people
> > >will validly say that they didn't know.
> > >. . .
> >
> > Dan and Bill make VERY valid points as always -- and points I have made
> > myself.
> > Yes -- I KNOW the only way to be able to PROVE a patron has agreed to your
> > policies is to have them physically sign some sort of registration card and
> > then allow only 'registered' users on the stations.
> >
> > Unfortunately - this option has been ruled out by those who make the
> > decisions.  In short - they consider this sort of verification a need --
> > but not ENOUGH of a need to invest any staff time in.
> > So -- the ball is in my court - and we are back to the original question -
> > How can it be done.
> >
> > BTW -
> > I am running NT Workstation 4.0 SP4 with Netscape Navigator 4.08 loaded on
> > each individual station -- if that helps (or hurts) to know.
> >
> > If anyone knows of a different listserve - maybe one focused on NT or
> > Netscape where this question would be more appropriate - please let me know.
> > Thanks again.
> > Thanks again
> >
> > Paul H. Gray
> > Learning Resources Manager
> > TCC Northeast Campus Library
> > Hurst, TX 76054
> > 817-515-6623
> >