Kiosk software

Kiosk mode is a special mode for computer programs in which the user's rights are restricted, eg the user can perform certain actions, for example, the program does not terminate, may not perform, etc. The kiosk mode, for example, for use public information terminals, for example, in pedestrian zones or museums, thought. These devices are called in German, in English Kiosk Kiosk System.

Realization

Linux

  • The Linux and Unix desktop KDE program Kiosktool is provided.
  • The Webconverger is a specially modified Debian distribution, it can be run as a live CD and provides the user with only a browser.
  • Porteus is a distribution that offers a kiosk version.

Microsoft Windows XP

  • The fee-based program Site Kiosk: This includes, inter alia, a plug-in for your Web browser and software to read debit cards.
  • Microsoft's own Windows SteadyState program: It allows different registry changes and a software write protection for the hard disk
  • With Firefox and the addon Real newsstands.
  • With Opera ( other systems ).

Microsoft Windows Vista

  • Windows SteadyState as a further development of the Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 7

  • The free program FrontFace Lockdown Tool: This allows simple, profile -based device, Windows PC for continuous operation and / or the protected kiosk mode and the sole run a particular application.
  • KIOSK Enterprise 2012 program was one of the first kiosk programs with native Windows 64 -bit compatibility and is available for private users as freeware.
  • The commercial Kiosk Browser Software Site Kiosk is Windows 7 and Windows 8 32/64bit compatible. A free trial version is available.

Microsoft Windows 8.1

  • Since 8.1 Update Windows Windows 8 has a built already in the operating system kiosk mode. This is called the Assigned Access

Android

  • The Kiosk Software Site Kiosk turns the Android browser in a secured kiosk mode. A free version ( ad-supported ) is available at Google Play.
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