Just checked the KDE web site and found the following information -

http://promo.kde.org/3.1/feature_guide.php?page=3#kiosk

> The ability to manage desktop policies globally is something
> that Linux needs in general, not just specifically for LTSP.
>
> I think that we, on this mailing list are just a bit closer to
> the action, in terms of managing large numbers of desktops.
>
> I've heard that the KDE guys are working towards managing the
> desktop, and i've had meetings with some of the Gnome
> developers regarding this issue.  We are probably still a few years away
> from seeing really good desktop manageability.
>
> Many of us have opted to use Icewm as the window manager, and
> that gives us total control over the desktop that the user sees.
> The menus and taskbar are configured via flat text files, and
> it works quite well.   Plus, Icewm is very light weight, so it
> doesn't put much of a burden on the server.  I highly recommend
> it.
>
> Hope that helps,
>
> Jim McQuillan
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Neil Hiorns wrote:
>
>> I have been investigating using LTSP as a replacement for MS Terminal
>> Server and obviously it is preferable for a number of reasons, not
>> just the cost aspect. However, the only area I find lacking, and it is
>> most likely my knowledge of Linux, is how to control the desktop
>> environment.
>>
>> Using MS you can control Desktop etc using Policies, is there an
>> equivalent tool to control the Linux/LTSP desktop environment
>> globally?
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Neil Hiorns
>>
>>
>>
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