Hello,
I have used Sabayon [application not the Linux distro] to lock down and
customize gnome based sessions to limit the apps my users have access
to. I know sabayon is available in CentOS not sure about Ubuntu.
Alex
On 05/11/2013 09:17 AM, Neil Blazevic wrote:
Hi LUGers,
My office currently offers a semi-public resource centre containing 6
computers which allows people to come in, browse the internet, work on
their documents, print, etc. They computers are all running Windows XP
with users signed into guest accounts. After spending the last two
days cleaning viruses from the computers and from colleagues flash
drives, I'm looking at a new solution. I've seen systems like Deep
Freeze which might be suitable to keep the Windows boxes running. On
the other hand I'd be happy to switch them over to a Linux based
system, for security and stability.
Does anyone have suggestions for running a system which would restrict
the user abilities on a Linux OS? I think our needs are fairly simple.
We're not interested in tracking usage time or charging customers (a
la an internet cafe). I realize a networked solution would allow users
to create accounts and access their files from any of the computers,
but I'd also be interested in a non-networked setup (for ease of
implementation).
Basically I'm looking for a way to set up a user account on a Linux OS
which only has access to a certain set of applications and won't have
the rights to change or add software, install browser plugins, etc.
I'd be happy to hear about networked solutions as well (a la public
library, internet cafe).
Thanks for your consideration!
Neil
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