Disable minimise, restore and close Linux

[deca300]

Hi am new to Linux.
I am running Debian, I want to setup a couple of computers for users to use.
But the only thing that must be open is firefox.
They minimise, restore and close Linux.
They are only allowed to browse..

Any help or links I can go look at?
Thank you

 

[ponder]

"They minimise, restore and close Linux."

Huh?

 

[Nod]

Have a look at "Instant WebKiosk": http://www.binaryemotions.com/instant-webkiosk/

Instant WebKiosk is a free and refined “live” (no installation required) browser-only (only the browser interface will show up) operating system based on Linux Debian and designed for use in web kiosks, multi-user “web workstations” (cafès, offices, schools, hotels) and digital signage deployments.

It makes use of Google Chromium as Internet browser and it features audio support, video files support, Adobe Flash support, PDF and images viewing, office files and compressed files support; it features full “i18n” (internationalization) including CJ input methods and a very useful on-screen virtual keyboard for touch devices.

Instant WebKiosk operating system requires Ethernet connection (wired network) in order to access the Internet; network settings allow users to choose from DHCP behaviour (default) or assign the system a static IP address. Wireless networking is in active development.

 

[PsyWulf]

Try something like R-Kiosk

Or even more indepth you may want to research how to convert your linux to a Kiosk mode machine ( videos like this )

 

[w1z4rd]

http://webconverger.com/ You can try that as well.

 

[deca300]

great! thanks for the replies guys. Just what I needed. Im going to test WebKiosk out a bit!

 

[w1z4rd]

I actually came across webconverger this morning. Looks like something pretty cool to apply to an Internet Cafe or classroom. Strange that this conversation came up on the same day

 

[MyWorld]

They minimise, restore and close Linux.

Are you running Linux natively or through a VM?

 

[MickZA]

I actually came across webconverger this morning. Looks like something pretty cool to apply to an Internet Cafe or classroom. Strange that this conversation came up on the same day

Had reason to investigate a kiosk solution for a client recently and found that WebConverger is no longer free but you only discover this when you try to set it up. The annual/monthly license is tied to to the physical "kiosk" see the following email correspondence:

> Assume the following scenario:
> 5 Kiosks need to be identically configured to a single website.
> The client does not want a support agreement - no monthly charges going
> forward after installation.

The way our customisation service works, is that it's ongoing. There
is an annual or monthly charge to keep the service running. This is
better for us because our income is predictable to a degree, and
better for you because you get updates.

> What are my options and the cost thereof?

If you have 5 machines with the exact same configuration, we can offer
a discount, which gets bigger if you pay annually.

Pity, because it seems like a nice solution, I eventually put together a diskless solution using CentOS on a stick.

 

[creeper]

The best impractical solution is to unplug the mouse and keyboard. Then they can't do anything, including minimsing etc.