[QCLUG] Linux VS MS

Arron Lorenz arronlorenz@gmail.com
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:28:52 -0500


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My only question is what/if any kinds of net nanny software exists for
linux?

On 9/17/07, Jim Hall <volunteer@revealed.net> wrote:
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> > Because I was there, I stopped at the Blue Grass Library today. They
> > have two computers. Used mostly for online research and Word Processing.
> > They are part of the Scott County system. I will call them Monday and
> > ask if there is a need for a computer and report back the answer.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> Called the Director of the Scott County system today. His response was
> that Blue Grass Library could use a third computer. Kids play browser
> based online games so adults can't use one or both computers. A third
> machine "for kids" would be great.
>
> He has no problem with Linux IF:
> 1)  the computer is powerful enough to play whatever the kids want to play
> 2)  native Linux games installed on the HD are OK (they must approve)
> 3)  their current IT people do not have to support it
> 4)  remote access for most/some support is OK
> 5)  we must promise to provide the support, any needed training and any
> needed documentation (details to be discussed)
> 6)  we install firewall, antivirus, hardening, kid web site nanny, don't
> allow anyone to change anything (sort of like a kiosk)
> 7)  once their IT people get Windoze printer sharing up and running we
> connect to the printer
> 8)  they provide the furniture, we provide a complete system
>
> The ISP is Mediacom, the connection is low/no security wireless.
>
>
> Is this agreeable to the group?
>
> Jim
>
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Arron James Lorenz
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