Re: FVWM: Using fvwm as a lock-down kiosk

2012-03-26 Thread Thomas Adam
On 26 March 2012 10:06, Raspian Belouchi  wrote:
> Howdy all,
>
> I am likely going to be updating some public computers in a local
> library, and have an idea that fvwm could be used to provide limited
> access to running applications like a web browser, etc.

http://linuxgazette.net/128/adam1.html

-- Thomas Adam



Re: FVWM: Using fvwm as a lock-down kiosk

2012-03-26 Thread Mag. Dr. Nikolaus Klepp
> Has anyone here already done such a thing? I'm interested in knowing
> how far this can be taken and if fvwm is a practical choice for this.

I did. It's quite straight-forward: replace the menues, mouse bindings and key 
bindings to do nothing. Use FvwmButtons as an application launcher or run 
just one application by default (your choice). It's a good idea to place a 
supervisor in the backgound, that kills all applications but the ones you 
want to be run.

Nik




FVWM: Using fvwm as a lock-down kiosk

2012-03-26 Thread Raspian Belouchi
Howdy all,

I am likely going to be updating some public computers in a local
library, and have an idea that fvwm could be used to provide limited
access to running applications like a web browser, etc.

Has anyone here already done such a thing? I'm interested in knowing
how far this can be taken and if fvwm is a practical choice for this.

Thanks!

Raspian



FVWM: Book on fvwm...

2012-03-26 Thread Raspian Belouchi
Howdy,

Can anyone tell me what the status of this thread is?

http://www.mail-archive.com/fvwm@fvwm.org/msg01393.html

It's an old thread, and I recall reading my copy of Linux Unleashed
many years ago when they still mentioned fvwm. Given that I am
disliking the direction Unity and Gnome are headed I wanted to look at
fvwm again - but struggle with the man page.

I think a book on fvwm would be awesome!

Raspian