[Libs-Or] fortres, deep freeze or...

[c wacker]

We just got Deep Freeze. Not too expensive and very nice





On Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:04 AM, Buzzy Nielsen <buzzy at hoodriverlibrary.org> wrote:
 
Our public computers run Linux, and they reset themselves using a script that dumps the settings at night and restores them from a clean version. It's a pretty easy setup that I'm happy to share, if anyone is interested. Using Linux has dramatically decreased security issues on our public computers.

Cheers!
Buzzy
 

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On 03/06/2014 09:44 AM, dan cawley wrote:

To secure our public access computers, we have been using Fortres products for six years, beginning with version 5.0 to the latest, 6.5.  
>The old saying is true…familiarity breeds contempt.  It has taken 60+ emails to their tech support department just to create a desktop folder icon allowing patrons to save files.
>This entailed a rebuild, assorted coding inserts, registry permission changes, and the issue remains to be resolved.
>In April, XP PRO goes away and we will be upgrading to a different operating system (possibly WIN 7 PRO).  
>Is there a friendlier security system out there?  DeepFreeze has been mentioned in previous discussions.
>Before we load clunky old Fortres, any input on a different, more-effcient, more user-friendly, product would be greatly appreciated.  Any and all responses are welcomed, on or off-board.
> 
>Thank you,
> 
>Dan Cawley
>Seaside Public Library


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