[K12OSN] consistent desktops

[David Whitmer]

> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Petre Scheie <petre at maltzen.net>
> To: Support list for open source software in schools. <k12osn at redhat.com>
> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 5:28:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [K12OSN] consistent desktops
> 

> Yes, although there isn't a single tool that controls all these things, as some are 
> destkop environment related, others are specific application related.  For the desktop 
> environment, e.g., menus & buttons, the tool depends on whether you're using Gnome (the 
> default), KDE, or IceWM.  For Gnome, use sabayon (I think you'll have to install it 
> first).  There's a similar tool for KDE and one for IceWM, but I forget their names; 
> others here will probably remember.
> 
> For firefox, I think the file to edit is prefs.js, and then distribute that to all users.
> 
> Petre
> 

In KDE, the tool is Kiosk Admin Tool.
 
David Whitmer
Calvary Schools of Holland, Michigan