I am working on a small project. I have about 20 computers with Ubuntu 10.04 on them, which will be used in a computer lab for elementary, middle, high school and college kids. Some seniors and new computer-users will be using the computers.
I want to lock-down the computers for so children and people who want to play around with PC configuration can use them securely and without breaking them.
I therefore want to restrict user privileges, removing the ability to upgrade, add/install software or otherwise personalize the lab's computers.
The only uses for these computers should be:
-
access to school websites for access of e-text books (homework
assignments) -
access to learning-aid websites(such as www.math.com or
webster.com) -
access/restrictions to applications that are safe and appropriate
for the elementary students. -
For more senior users only, access to websites for
completing applications for re-certifications of say food stamps,
medicaid and so on.
Are there any software packages that will let me do this?
Best Answer
I would start by investigating whether using Ubuntu standard Guest account would suit your needs regarding preventing users from installing stuff/modifying configs etc. So your machines would have a password-protected
admin
account to install/configure things and a password-less Guest account for your users.For restricting Internet access I'd use Dans Guardian.