Linux Cybercafe PCs

[prince_g]

Is there a usable software to manage remote PCs for an Internetcafe on Linux Mint to be exact. I want all my computers to use the Linux Mint Os, im tired of Windows and its errors and slowness

 

[sicelo.m]

"manage" them how? that is, what are you intending to manage?
a mikrotik router will be able to manage their Internet connection (whether they're Windows, Mac, or Linux).

 

[prince_g]

Im running an Internet Cafe, so im looking for time management software in Linux

 

[sicelo.m]

i guess a lot depends on your skillset
Mikrotik routers can do that kind of network management (e.g. when configured as hotspot)

 

[Nod]

OpenKiosk

openkiosk.mozdevgroup.com

Porteus Kiosk - linux based kiosk software for web terminals.

Porteus Kiosk is a locked down linux operating system for public access computers. It is fast small and secure.

porteus-kiosk.org

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cybera/ (old)
http://mkahawa.sourceforge.net/features.php (old)

Make a Secure Ubuntu Web Kiosk | Canonical

Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries.

ubuntu.com

Libki Kiosk Management System

Libki is a cross-platform Open Source computer reservation & time management system.

libki.org

 

[ponder]

If you want to give people access to a office suite as well look at WPS Office as it has the best compatibility with MS file formats.

 

[ChrisLane777]

If you want to give people access to a office suite as well look at WPS Office as it has the best compatibility with MS file formats.

I had never heard of WPS Office - just downloaded the free version, the spreadsheet module looks good.

 

[Thor]

Im running an Internet Cafe, so im looking for time management software in Linux

Unrelated, but would be curious to know if you make money (ie is this your primary income or supplemental) and did you buy this business or did you start it?

(didn't think internet cafes are still a thing in 2021)

 

[Fulcrum29]

Unrelated, but would be curious to know if you make money (ie is this your primary income or supplemental) and did you buy this business or did you start it?

(didn't think internet cafes are still a thing in 2021)

In North America, Europe and Asia, internet cafes or can I say gaming cafes (and gaming houses) are not only still a thing it is alive and well, just like LANs.

In South Africa, internet cafes are for the most part derelict. Some places still provide internet access, but not on the scale of calling it an internet café. We have hotspots, and hotspots are dominating the segment of public internet access, ignoring mobile networks. We don’t do LANs for a long time already; LAN parties are an occasional idea in South Africa. The only LANs we do is the big sponsored LANs which serves nowadays more for expos in any case.

Kiosks, however, are rolling out here, especially for the tourism (and hospitality) market.

 

[prince_g]

I started it back in 2017 actually, it does make enough money, but most of the money i make from my printing services.

Unrelated, but would be curious to know if you make money (ie is this your primary income or supplemental) and did you buy this business or did you start it?

(didn't think internet cafes are still a thing in 2021)

 

[zll]

I started it back in 2017 actually, it does make enough money, but most of the money i make from my printing services.

Reminds me of my varsity days. Used to work at an internet cafe back then. We barely made any cash of the computers/internet services. It was primarily printing, LAN parties, and the snacks we used to sell when school kids came to game that brought in the money. Sadly when the nearby schools banned their kids from the mall (couple of kids got busted smoking/drinking) things went downhill fast.