[Michlib-l] OPAC stations

[Chris Knight]

All,

 

We are using Porteus Kiosk as well.  So far it is working well.  Very easy
to setup.  Literally takes minutes to configure.  It even supports
touchscreen displays and works fine with our Logitech wireless
keyboard/mouse combo.  Saved us a bunch of money as we were able to use some
old XP machines that were set to get recycled.

 

Chris Knight

Technology Coordinator

Otsego County Library

989-732-5841

 

 

 

From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On
Behalf Of Bill Bowman via Michlib-l
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2019 2:42 PM
To: Marla Drury <mdrury at alma.lib.mi.us>
Cc: Michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] OPAC stations

 

Our OPAC stations are running on a modified operating system called Porteus
Kiosk, that allows for only access to particular web sites. It is easy to
configure, and, best of all, free!

 

From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org>
[mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Marla Drury via Michlib-l
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 12:18 PM
To: michlib-l at mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org> 
Subject: [Michlib-l] OPAC stations

 

Hi all - 

 

We recently updated our public computers and added three new OPAC stations,
bringing us to five total. We're trying to find a way to "lock down" what
folks can access from these stations - ideally, we'd like them to only be
able to access our website and Melcat. Our IT company recommended G Suite,
but that is cost prohibitive for us at this point. Have any of you found an
effective way to prevent folks from using OPAC stations to check email,
social media, etc. that doesn't break the bank? Any advice is appreciated.

 

 



 

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