How to Setup an Internet Cafe With Ubuntu Linux

From Hostel Wiki

Ubuntu Linux is a free operating system that can be used to create low-cost, secure Internet cafes. Some advantages of Linux are:

• It's free
• No viruses
• All the software is free
• The software is compatible with software available on Microsoft Windows

Contents 1 Getting and Installing Ubuntu Linux 2 Creating a Kiosk 3 Installing Software 4 Troubleshooting Linux 4.1 Video Driver Doesn't Work 5 Getting Help

[edit] Getting and Installing Ubuntu Linux

• http://www.ubuntu.com/

[edit] Creating a Kiosk

How to lock-down the computer so that only certain actions can be performed.

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[edit] Installing Software

1. Enable the Universe and Multiverse repositories
2. Go to Applications > Add/Remove or System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager to add and remove programs
3. See the Free Software page for a list of commonly used programs

[edit] Troubleshooting Linux

[edit] Video Driver Doesn't Work

Type the gksudo displayconfig-gtk command in a terminal to change the video card settings (Applications > Accessories > Terminal)

[edit] Getting Help

• Documentation: https://help.ubuntu.com/
• Forums: http://www.ubuntuforums.org/
• Chat: IRC chat at irc.freenode.net, channel #ubuntu