[Koha] Self-service hardware question

[Bob Ewart]

Hi Lisa,

We are using an old computer running Porteus Kiosk 
<https://porteus-kiosk.org/>.

> Porteus Kiosk is a lightweight Gentoo-based Linux operating system 
> which has been downscaled and confined to allow the use of one 
> application only - the Firefox web browser. The browser has been 
> locked down to prevent users from tampering with settings or 
> downloading and installing software. When the kiosk boots, it 
> automatically opens Firefox to the user's preferred home page. The 
> browsing history is not kept, no passwords are saved, and many menu 
> items have been disabled for increased security. When Firefox is 
> restarted all caches are cleared and the browser reopens with a clean 
> session
Ours is set to only go to our OPAC or our main web site.

-- 
Bob Ewart
Stonewall National Museum & Archives
Fort Lauderdale, FL


On 5/11/20 2:09 PM, Lisa Peel wrote:
> Hello everyone
>
> I am hoping those of you with experience of implementing self-service with Koha would be able to give me some assistance.
>
> We are looking at implementing self-service in order to extend our service hours – however I have little experience of this, especially what hardware would be needed.
>
> Am I right in thinking that it is not actually necessary to buy one of the very fancy free standing units I have seen in many supplier catalogues? We have no alarm system in any of our libraries (there are six of them, most of them relatively small with less than 3000 items each, no RFID). Ideally I need to find a cost effective solution, ideally something which would also incorporate generating a receipt (so students have proof of check in).
>
> Could anyone advise me of what we would need and possible price?
>
> Regards
>
> Lisa
>
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