Re: OT - elder parent-proofing a computer

"George F. Nemeyer" <tigerwolf-BykQxGFD2qRWk0Htik3J/[email protected]> Sun, 27 May 2012 09:46:06 -0400 (EDT)
Newsgroups gmane.org.operators.internet-access
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On Sun, 27 May 2012, Jeff Lassman wrote:

> On Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:04:49 AM JC Dill wrote:
>
> > I have him using Firefox on the Mac.  I can't find any way to lock
> > Firefox so that he can't add any new Toolbars.  The solution needs to be
> > transparent to him - it can't mess with his regular computer use.

Public Fox plugin will lock just about everything.

For linux, XFCE window manager has a 'kiosk mode' that prevents messing
with things on the control panel and menus.

I use both in public Internet Den setups, and they both keep the casual
user from altering the user account desktop or browser.

George Nemeyer
Tigerden Internet Services
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