We allow customers access to the [A] drive etc as well as the ability to
reboot themselves should a game crash or whatever (they have been known to
do that). [imho] I think a much simpler solution is to limit what they can
do on the machine. For example our access system does not allow the customer
access to the [C] drive, all their work is stored on [X]. I know that
serveral of my customers would be irate if they were unable to use their
floppy's. To date total attempts to access restricted areas of the computers
or damage the machines physically is zero. Bear in mind we run 11 machines
for public access, not 350 or so like easyEverything. If I had that many
machines going at once I might be more likely to restrict access to the
CPU's simply because of control issues over that many stations.
You may be paranoid, I don't know, we prefer to think of ourselves as
reasonably cautious....
Rick Glendinning
The Virtual Coffee Bean
Richmond, BC, Canada
www.virtualcoffeebean.com
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2000 8:44 AM
Subject: [cc] Keyboard, Video, Mouse, Audio
> Hi Guys,
>
> I was just in London for Thanksgiving, and had the opportunity to check
out
> how easyEverything manages the security of their equipment. They
obviously
> have the same level of distrust in human nature that I have, because they
> have constructed special desks which house 4 CPUs tipped up on their
backs.
> All the customer has access to is the Keyboard, Flatscreen Monitor, and
the
> Mouse (audio jack available on dashboard). When a technician needs access
> to the machine, the front of the table folds down (the flat screen is
> positioned to miss the keyboard shelf) For a picture click on
> http://www.easyeverything.com/photos/images/650%20pixels/p650.jpg
>
> Is anyone as paranoid about their equipment as I? Instead of custom
> building a similar table/cage system, does anyone have any ideas of how to
> inexpensively separate man from machine? I was thinking about
rackmounting
> all user's machines, and just having 15 ft cables for Keyboard, Video,
> Mouse, and audio leading to a circular type banquet table. These 15 foot
> cables cost about $60 a pop (retail)! Can anyone think of a better
system?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Matt
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 7:01 PM
> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > Subject: S Corp or LLC?
> >
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > Does anyone have any recommendation as to what business entity is best
> suited for cybercafes? Specifically, I am considering either an "S" Corp
> (i.e. Inc.) or a Limited Liability Company (i.e. LLC).
> >
> > It is my understanding that both an S Corp and an LLC limits your
> liability as an officer or director. And both an S Corp and an LLC avoids
> "Doube Taxation" by allowing owners to treat income as "partners." The
> income from the cybercafe passes directly to the owner, and is reported on
> the owner's tax returns.
> >
> > Does anyone feel one way or the other, or have other ideas? Oh ya, and
if
> anyone has had an experience incorporating online, I would be interested
to
> hear what service they used.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Matt Sisson, MCSE
> >
> > The LLC combines many of the advantages of a corporation such as limited
> personal liability and the tax advantages of a partnership. An LLC offers
> limited personal liability protection to all of its owners (termed
> "Members"). It is treated like a partnership or S Corporation for tax
> purposes, allowing income or losses to be reported on the Members'
> individual tax returns, thereby avoiding double taxation. Business
entities
> and individuals can be owners of an LLC.
> >
> > An S Corporation or Limited Liability Company are great tax planning
> tools, but they require professional guidance. We suggest that you discuss
> the tax considerations with your lawyer, accountant or tax advisor. Then,
> should you decide that an S Corporation is right for your company
>
>
>
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