Re: [Hampshire] Restricted accounts for jukeboxes

On 22 December 2010 11:16, Leo <linux@???> wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone has ever set up a restricted account on Linux that
> basically only allows the user to run audio playing software? I'd originally
> thought of using a live distro, but I think most of those give root access
> too easily. The only other way of doing it I've seen is to use a custom
> Xsession.
>
> Can anyone offer any experience/advice on this?
>
> Thanks,
> Leo
>

Google for "kiosk mode".

It is a package that ties down the PC suitable for use in public
access areas and other application where you want the system to be
simple and not easily changed by the user.