On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM, Kaden McLaws <killerpanca...@msn.com>wrote:
> > > I would like to set up the following using python: A timer that is > activated when a user logs on to our computer, then shuts the computer down > when the timer runs out (no matter what, ending all programs). First, a raw > input is used, so that if you know the password, you may shut off the timer > (set for 90 mins). Otherwise, it is activated. This is a timer to be used so > (anonymous) can only spend 90 mins playing Modern Warfare, and not hours > upon end like he does. > I was also wondering about parsing. It would be effective if the last time > the timer activated was recorded in a txt file, logged, so that the program > can check and ensure that the last time the timer ended was at least 12 > hours ago, so the computer just isnt turned right back on for another 90 > mins repeatedly. > Is there also a way to run the python hidden in the background so he cannot > just figure out how to close it? > If you aren't sure off all the details, email me back. Thanks for helping > me save (anonymous) from wasting too much time on MW2! :) > Well, most of this should be possible on a windows box, however it would probably make more sense to get one of the net cafe softwares - unless you're truly interested in learning. Having made my own kiosk software for some internet terminals at work, I can tell you that it's a fairly difficult process - and I was using Linux which makes a lot of these things easier to do. But if you get some of the software gaming cafes use it should have exactly what you need - and unless you make about $0.25/hr, it will probably be cheaper to spend $50-100 on one of those solutions. Also, I'm very impressed that you thought out the requirements and possible steps to accomplish your desires. So, to summarize - spending the amount of time to make such a specific software will probably not be worth your time - unless you're interested in learning - so you could get a commercial solution. However, if you /are/ interested in learning, I'll recommend the win32api which should make possible several of the things you want. HTH, Wayne
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