Hi Zeb,
I don't know what your time frame is, but I would encourage you to wait a few months
before making a decision. The first release of Edubuntu ("Breezy") is not
really ready for use in a public space like a library since it lacks many of the
features that would be needed, including the ability to secure the desktop. It also does
not provide any way to save data on local storage devices.
Both of those features may be ready by the Spring ("Dapper") release. We will
know by mid February what will make it into this release and what won't.
All in all, Edubuntu is an amazing piece of technology, which even in its first release
(after only 3 months of development time) is fully ready for a classroom setting. Stay
tuned for news on "Dapper" as it develops.
Thanks for you interest in Edubuntu,
jeff elkner
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:56:53 -0500, Kevin Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Zeb Smith wrote:
Hello all. I work for the Newton Falls Public Library as Systems
Administrator. I’m very strongly considering using Edubuntu on the
public computers here. I have already switched to OpenOffice and various
other open source applications…. but the machines still run Windows as
the OS. My main concern about switching to Linux is that with Windows, I
can lock down settings such as web browser configuration, desktop
backgrounds and such so that patrons can not tamper with them. I’ve been
using kubuntu on my own computers for some time now, but have not found
a way to configure it similarly. If anyone can offer insight on this,
the advice would be most appreciated.
Thank you,
A few people here in Washington, DC have set up Edubuntu in two public
libraries, and a community center. I've passed your question on to one of
them. Since it's designed for classrooms (among other places), it has some
elements that prevent little rug-rats from messing things up too badly.
W. Zebulon Smith
Systems Manager
Newton Falls Public Library
204 South Canal Street
Newton Falls, OH 44444-1694
Phone: (330)872-1282
Fax: (330)872-9153
www.newtonfalls.org <http://www.newtonfalls.org>
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