RE: [Ltsp-discuss] Opinions on X Terminals in Libraries

[Dan Landry]

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I am in the process of converting all public worksstations at our library to ltsp. Currently we have completed work at the Central Library and 5 Branches. Users generally do not notice the differance and public acceptance has not been a problem.   There is a fair learning curve but once the work is done we have basically zero downtime. We run icewm-lite and use the Phoenix browser which is very configurable and easy to lock down. The cautions about compatibility with subscription database vendors should be considered. We have had no major problem so far with Gale and Ebsco as providers.   The next step for us is to find a way of implementing timed sessions and reserving sessions. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has implemented these features.   Dan Landry Santa Cruz City/County Library System Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831 420-5768 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Rachel Cole [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ltsp-discuss] Opinions on X Terminals in Libraries I am the Network Administrator for the Petersburg Public Library and I am thinking about proposing the use of X Terminals for Internet use for our Public. I would like to know if anyone has done this already and if so was it difficult to get your patron's and staff used to using an X Terminals as opposed to using a Windows machine. I feel that using Linux X Terminals in the Library will benefit us in the long run as far as cost of operation is concerned.   Thanks for your help and advice       Rachel A. Cole Network Coordinator Petersburg Public Library Petersburg, VA 23803 (804)733-2387 X 28