Linux on your public desktop

[Kevin Kierans]

Hi,
try http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/mini/Public-Web-Browser.html
ken

> yesterday in one of these threads i suggested that inexpensive computers
> running free unix, x windows, and built-in access controls would work
> well in a public or lab computing setting.
> 
> for a writing project, i am looking to interview a library or
> information center using linux to provide their user community with
> internet access or other services at the end-user level.
> 
> nb this is different than the back-room, server side, where it is easy
> to find linux or other free operating systems handling operations like
> email, web, and firewall services for an organization.
> 
> anyone? anyone?
> 
> if you are already running some public linux stations (or tried and
> failed, or are planning to roll them out) i would love to hear from you
> immediately.
> 
> either way have a nice weekend!
> 

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