[QCLUG] Linux VS MS

[Jim Hall]

Arron Lorenz wrote:
> My only question is what/if any kinds of net nanny software exists for 
> linux?
> 
> On 9/17/07, *Jim Hall* <volunteer@revealed.net 
> <mailto:volunteer@revealed.net>>  wrote:
> 
>      > 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
>      >
>      > _______________________________________________
>      >
>      >
> 
> 
> 
>     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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iptables?

Jim