Userful Desktop
Userful Desktop is a desktop Linux distribution specifically designed for kiosks, Internet cafes, and public access computers. The software also includes Userful's unique "Desktop Multiplier" software that turns 1 PC into 10. Desktop settings can be easily managed for hundreds of desktops at once via session profiles which are created and stored via a central Web-portal. Key features include time management, revenue from pre-paid cards, Internet filtering, privacy protection, automated clean-up, print-job costing, and much more. Userful Desktop replaces both DiscoverStation and Desktop Server.
| Tags | Desktop Environment Operating Systems Linux Distributions |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | POSIX Linux |
Recent releases
- 13 Aug 2008 05:22
Changes: Hotmail no longer throws up "upgrade" error. Epiphany's language settings are now based on session settings. Translation strings have been updated. Print button configuration in Firefox has been fixed. The "block Flash" feature in Firefox has been fixed. The "Please press ctrl-alt-backspace" message that often appears because the greeter takes too long to start is now hidden. Several start-up errors have been fixed.
- 10 Aug 2008 06:35
Changes: Hotmail no longer throws up an "upgrade" error. TuxPaint is now an extra package (which is installed by default). DiscoverPrint is now called Userful-Desktop-Printing, and the GUI console now allows you to refresh when there are no print jobs. A calendar template was added to the list of templates in OpenOffice. Epiphany's language settings are now based on session settings. The translation strings were updated. A print button configuration in Firefox was fixed. The "block Flash" feature in Firefox was fixed.
- 16 Apr 2008 02:22
Changes: This release is based on a newer version of the upstream vendor's base operating system. Highlights include Firefox 2 and OpenOffice 2.3. It includes DiscoverStation software which is still under development. Linux kernel version 2.6.24 is used.
- 06 Mar 2008 10:27
Changes: Improvements to the discoverprint service means that print jobs should not get stuck in the queue and that the number of print pages are reported correctly. There is a new Internet filter block page. Some problems with starting some multi-lingual sessions have been fixed. Problems with the welcome screen crashing sometimes have been fixed. There are various fixes to authentication with ILS systems. A problem has been fixed with 8 and 10 station machines saying keyboards were not initialized.
- 06 Mar 2008 10:46
Changes: Userful (Live CD) is a simple way to temporarily transform your dual-monitor PC (or laptop) into a "dual-station" PC, effectively turning 1 PC into 2. Simply insert the CD, plug in an extra USB keyboard and mouse, and reboot. With just one PC you'll be able to support two independent users, each with their own screen and keyboard, surfing the Web independently at the same time.
