Free and dependable Kiosk software needed

eikelein · 09. May 2010, 03:15 AM

Hello;
I am looking for a free, dependable kiosk software that can be run on a single free standing PC.
My searching so far had no success.
Any suggestions are welcome; TIA.

Ritho · 09. May 2010, 04:24 AM

What will be the purpose of you kiosk? There are some open source kiosk linux based softwares.

1. http://openkiosk.sourceforge.net/
2. http://kiosk.mozdev.org/
3. http://webconverger.com/ (This one is free if you can customize it yourself)

Here are some articles on building kiosk OS from linux distributions.

1. http://www.ehartwell.com/InfoDabble/...Create_a_boot-
from-CD_browser_kiosk_with_Firefox_and_Linux
2. http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7718
3. http://www.kerkness.ca/creating-a-to...-and-blackbox/

freedog96150 · 09. May 2010, 07:01 AM

As was mentioned in another thread, Microsoft offers a solution that works with most versions of their OS called Steady State. You have to download and install some software from MS first, then create some settings and users, but for all your efforts you are rewarded with a rock solid Windows OS environment. The best part of Steady State is that all you do is reboot and you are back to a clean slate. Check it out at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...s/default.mspx

eikelein · 11. Jul 2010, 12:56 PM

@Ritho:
Thanks a lot for your suggestions although Linux is the route I have to avoid for this project.
I apologize for the late reply; somehow I didn't get a notification when you replied.

eikelein · 11. Jul 2010, 12:57 PM

@Freedog:
I apologize for the late reply; somehow I didn't get a notification when you replied.

Just downloaded SteadyState. If it does only 60% of what MS promises it is what I looked for. Thanks for the tip.

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eikelein Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Wisconsin, USA Posts: 14	Free and dependable Kiosk software needed Hello; I am looking for a free, dependable kiosk software that can be run on a single free standing PC. My searching so far had no success. Any suggestions are welcome; TIA.

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Ritho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,379	What will be the purpose of you kiosk? There are some open source kiosk linux based softwares. 1. http://openkiosk.sourceforge.net/ 2. http://kiosk.mozdev.org/ 3. http://webconverger.com/ (This one is free if you can customize it yourself) Here are some articles on building kiosk OS from linux distributions. 1. http://www.ehartwell.com/InfoDabble/...Create_a_boot- from-CD_browser_kiosk_with_Firefox_and_Linux 2. http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7718 3. http://www.kerkness.ca/creating-a-to...-and-blackbox/ __________________ The smallest good deed is better than the greatest intention.

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freedog96150 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Not Vegas Posts: 111	As was mentioned in another thread, Microsoft offers a solution that works with most versions of their OS called Steady State. You have to download and install some software from MS first, then create some settings and users, but for all your efforts you are rewarded with a rock solid Windows OS environment. The best part of Steady State is that all you do is reboot and you are back to a clean slate. Check it out at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...s/default.mspx __________________ "Without fear, there is no courage"

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11. Jul 2010, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
eikelein Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Wisconsin, USA Posts: 14	@Ritho: Thanks a lot for your suggestions although Linux is the route I have to avoid for this project. I apologize for the late reply; somehow I didn't get a notification when you replied.

11. Jul 2010, 12:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
eikelein Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Wisconsin, USA Posts: 14	@Freedog: I apologize for the late reply; somehow I didn't get a notification when you replied. Just downloaded SteadyState. If it does only 60% of what MS promises it is what I looked for. Thanks for the tip.