[OPLINTECH] Patron Management Software

[Chad Neeper]

Have you tried it, Ed (or anyone else)? Any thoughts on usability?

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Chad Neeper
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Ed Liddle wrote:
> On Fri, 2009-10-30 at 12:24 -0400, Travis McAfee wrote:
>   
>> As a side note, I know there are a lot of OpenSource fans on this list
>> (I’m one, depending on the product), and it’s an option that’s worth
>> considering- but for now I’m still looking for Windows as the OS.
>>     
>
> There is an opensource project called libki. The client runs on linux
> and windows. The server runs on linux. 
> http://libki.org/
>
> What is Libki?
> Libki is a Computer Kiosk Management system. Libki is used to allow time
> limited access to computers on a network.
>
> Libki is ideally suited for use in locations where a controlled
> computing environment is paramount such as public access systems,
> libraries, school computer laboratories and more!
>
> It consists of two parts, the Libki Server, and the Libk Client.
>
>
> The Server
> The Libki server utilizes a web-based administration system that can be
> accessed from any networked pc.
>
> >From the administration menu one can create and delete users, change the
> amount of time left on an account, send or leave a message for a user,
> log out and/or ban users, and see which client computers are available
> and which are currently being used.
>
> All system-wide settings are also set from the administration system,
> including the default daily minutes, the maximum length of a session
> pause, and the set of client name filters.
>
>
> The Client
> The Libki client runs on both Microsoft Windows and Linux computers
> running the KDE, Gnome, or XFCE desktops environments*.
>
> The Libki client features a counter to let the user know how many
> minutes are left, the ability to pause the session, and the ability to
> log off early. Any unused minutes can be used at any other computer
> running the Libki client.
>
>
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