[WEB4LIB] Re: Branch PC booking software

[Rhyno Art]

> 
> there is a web based PC Booking system on this address. But I 
> don't know how is it distributing.
> 
> http://137.207.184.239:8089/wibs/index.php3
> 
This system is in testing at this point, but will be made available in open
source. It is based on an open source room booking system, which in turn
was based on an open source calendar system, sort of like the gift that
"keeps on giving". There is a client piece that you can't see on the web
but it is what helps enforce the booking on the station. Note though that it
doesn't function as a complete desktop security system, you still need
something like WinU to work with it. I believe commercial booking systems
like Pharos lock down the desktop in addition to performing bookings.

I will ask Dan Chudnov to link the distribution in the list of projects at
oss4lib <http://oss4lib.org> (Plug! Plug!) when it is ready. In the meantime
send any questions about it directly to me.

art
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