Introduction
If you have to manage public Internet access computers, you know that web
browsers can be a source of regular headaches. Web browsers can open up security
holes, allowing viruses and other malware to wreak havoc on your computer's
operating system and supporting network. Poorly designed interfaces can cause
frustration for users. Interfaces loaded with unnecessary functionality can
distract users and allow them to make interface changes that will confuse other
users and frustrate those who have to support the browser. In this environment,
the web browser that can provide a secure and consistent interface is worth its
weight in gold.
As someone who has had to secure web browsers in these environments, I've been
searching for the perfect kiosk browser since Netscape 3. In the past couple of
years, several strong contenders, K-Meleon and Public Web Browser, have emerged
that allow one to provide a high-quality web browser to users without
compromising the integrity of the browser or the underlying operating system.
Still, I'm always looking for alternatives that can provide a safe and secure
browsing experience with a minimum amount of hassle to setup and maintain.
Kiosk Philosophy
One of the most important steps in creating a kiosk browser is deciding how
secure the browser must be. In a true kiosk situation, you may not want to allow
any changes to the browser interface or behavior. In other situations, you may
want to allow a limited amount of functionality while still retaining control
over interface elements. In any case, you'll want to think through the what
interface elements and functions you do and do not want to allow. This will make
the process of creating the kiosk browser much easier when we get down to the
nitty-gritty of editing the code.
The goal of this tutorial is to create a very secure browser interface that has
only very limited functionality. This browser would be well suited for locations
like a library online catalog where a user is limited to a defined set of
functions on a defined set of web sites. Another goal is to ensure that the user
can not use the browser to access or interact with the underlying operating
system. While this alone can not protect the operating system from the malicious
or unintentional hacker, it does eliminate the browser as a potential source of
trouble. In securing the browser, you'll see the range of features and functions
that can be controlled. Adapt the changes that we make in the tutorial to suit
the needs of your browser.
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The coin acceptor and note validator/bill acceptor accept allmost all country's currency.
North American: US, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, etc.
European: Belgium, German, France, Spain, UK, Island, Czech Republic, England, Iceland, Italy, Norway, etc.
Asia: Thailand, Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Turkey, etc. and many more.
please send to sales@weavefuture.com to ask.
We provide our products to:
.Arcade
.Laundromat
.Internet Cafe
.Internet Kiosk
.Car Wash
.Water dispenser
.any other power devices
All the products have 1 year warranty for exchanging to same model and repairing if there is defect. no return for refund for return.