Cyber cafe administration linux
Softvision Explorer is a comprehensive program for the management of Cyber Caf�s and Internet Cafés. The system basically consists of two modules:
Explorer Manager : SERVER module for system administration (user management, top ups, archive analyses, etc.) available for Windows operating systems.
Explorer Client : CLIENT module for the management of navigation workstations, available for both Windows platforms and the Linux (Ubuntu 9) operating system with Gnome desktop.
Softvision Explorer lets you create an Cyber Caf� or an Internet Café where the server is a Windows machine while the clients (navigation workstations) can be both on a Windows and Linux computer. A mixed system is also available, consisting of some Windows workstations and some Linux workstations.
Using Linux in Cyber Caf�s undoubtedly results in significant savings compared to Windows for the following reasons:
Linux is a free operating system while the price of a license for the cheapest Windows operating system (Windows XP Home OEM) is around 80 euro. For a medium-sized Internet Café with 10 workstations, not having to purchase the license for the operating systems already saves you 800 euro !
On average Linux requires less powerful hardware, making it possible to use cheaper and less advanced PCs with excellent results. An additional saving of 100 euro per workstation can be hypothesised, for a total saving of 1000 euro when considering the Cyber Caf� examined above!
All software running on Linux is practically free. All the main programs used in Cyber Caf�s are available in their free version: Open Office (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.), Firefox for navigation, Skype for VoIP and chatting, any kind of games, etc.
Another major advantage lies in Linux’s high level of security. Indeed, this is a very secure and reliable operating system, hard for viruses to attack and which, if necessary, can be configured by the administrator to execute only certain operations. In Ubuntu, for example, it is virtually impossible to install any drivers, packages, etc. without the administrator password (root).
Installing the client module on Linux Ubuntu 9 is very easy. Simply download the debian package from the download page and double click on the downloaded file (explorerclient.deb). The file will be automatically installed by the Ubuntu package manager.
To launch the program after installation, simply click on the Ubuntu Internet I Applications menu item. When first starting the program, an automatic server search will be started by exploring all the IP addresses of the subnetwork. After finding the server, the program will automatically show the program configuration page where the root password must be entered.
This is a fundamental step for the program’s correct operation since many functions, such as the visited sites log and the user drive mount through samba, require the administrator privileges (root).
Upon completing the configuration phase, the workstation access page will appear, enabling the Cyber Caf� user to use the workstation by entering a username and password.
After logging in, the Ubuntu upper bar will be replaced by the Explorer Client bar containing a menu that allows only the programs selected in Explorer Manager to be launched and other operations such as account configuration, product orders, etc.
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Software for Cyber Caf�s, Hotspot and Internet Caf�s
| Program for the complete management of Windows and Linux navigation workstations in Cyber Caf�s, Hotspot (Lan 2,RADIUS), Call Shop, Internet Caf�s Hotels, Lottery Agencies, Libraries and Betting Agencies. Available in six languages : English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian | ||
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Explorer Client is the module, available for Windows and Linux, that gives customers controlled access to the navigation station. Once launched, the program takes control of the machine and prevents the user from doing anything that could damage the Windows configuration (deleting system files, accessing the hard disk, task manager, etc.). From then on, the computer can only be used to navigate or to run other programs selected by the system administrator. Closing the program requires the administrator’s password, which is set to «password,» by default. 
Softvision Explorer is able to transform your location into a Hotspot which conforms completely to the anti-terrorism laws. Your customers can connect directly to the internet using their laptops (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, etc.), PDA, mobile phones and any kind of device which has a wireless network card and a browser.
Wireless connections take place through an open Access Point (wireless router). There is therefore no protection (WEP etc.) to make the wireless networks secure. The server on which Explorer Manager is installed has the task of only allowing connections made by users who have a username and password.
Softvision Explorer supports two different types of Hotspots :
Hotspot on LAN 2 : this type of Hotspot is based on one or more wireless Access Point connected, possibly through a switch, to a second network card (LAN 2) on the server.
RADIUS Hotspot : uses wireless systems that communicate with Softvision Explorer using the RADIUS protocol. It is possible to use any wireless router that supports DD-WRT and CoovaAP firmware (Linksys 54GL, Netgear Wrg614 etc.) or any other system that supports the RADIUS certification (Mikrotik etc.) .
Now let us see which operations a user needs to carry out to connect to a Hotspot. When customers are within range of an Access Point at your location, their computers are automatically able to find the wireless network and connect to it. For this to be successful, the customer�s wireless network card must be set up to obtain the IP address and DNS server automatically.
Now the customer should open a page on the browser and will be automatically re-directed to the page http://192.168.1.2/login.htm which looks like this :
After entering the access credentials, the customer will be connected to the internet and can freely use any application that uses the network (browser, e-mail, chat etc..)
Creating a Call Shop using Softvision Explorer is really easy : you only have to connect the SIP telephones to your local network, configure Explorer Manager with one or more provider VoIP accounts (carrier) and you can start accepting calls immediately in your premises.
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Cyber cafe administration linux
Internet-Cyber Cafe Manager
An Internet cyber cafe management software written in VB6 which has almost all feature of a commerical grade cafe management system.
This project was developed in 2011-12 (when I was in 9th grade), I had very limited resources to write quality code. Still lots of code is reusable, incase anyone wants to use vb6.
This list has been created by recalling features by partial walkthrough of code. After 5 years, it’s really hard to account for every feature, but I will try to be as precise as possible. Most of server code resides in Server/winsck.frm.
- System Dock — A permanent notification panel can be placed on side of client machine, reducing work area but extending notification
- Custom Desktop Dock — A facy dock which sticks to background image and can display any content.
- Minimum amount computation algorithm — You can simply add desired rates like 5units for 10min, 15 for 20min, x,y,z amounts for different timing — the system will compute minimum amount for the user. here
- No access Lock screen
- Network Statistics Limit access based on bandwidth and data usage.
- System Hacks — Disable/Enable logoff,shutdown,restart, run, controlpanel, registry, taskmanager, Cancel shutdown,restart etc. Create system restore point.
- RDP — View the remote computer
- Print Spool Management
- Automatic node discovery using UDP broadcast.
- Encrypted tranfer of instruction over persistent TCP spool.
- Option for client to request for increasing time.
- Tranfer Session to different machine
- Token based access
- Prepaid and postpaid based access.
- Employee based access.
- Add custom charges.
- System Logs
- Shutdown/Restart Unused System
I could find just 4 screenshots, I am adding them here.
This project was abandoned by me years ago — but if needed it can revived.
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My friend owns a cyber café and is facing lot of problem with various Windows operating systems. I thought about using Linux Mint or an Ubuntu flavor for the cyber café.
I’ve seen Linux Mint’s user interface and consider it more user friendly than any Windows OS, specifically Windows 8.
Please tell me if I can suggest to my friend to use Linux Mint, considering security concerns and general usability.
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you can try some more flavors also like xubuntu,lubuntu,and ubuntu unity
Anyways Mint is also great and compatible with much devices their are some valid points also
- Cost cutting Linux is absolutely free
- Virus Free no need to install AV softwares
- Faster smoother and lighter believe me your experience will be awesome
and some draw backs
- MS Office cant be use
- device compatibility sometimes
- Some sites require explicitly Internet explorer (IE)
Other wise its best
Definitely go for Linux! Especially in a place where number of strangers will be using it. And I’d also suggest to make only terminals accessible for users (terminal server — terminal client model) to block them from physically accessing the machine itself. Users tend to browse in non secure sites, plug various USB devices with hell knows what evil living inside. M$ is too sensitive for those evil bits and will snap eventually (you’ll be lucky if one node will not spread malware to others..). In Linux you do not have to worry about any of this. Yes, there are some drawbacks considering compatibility as M$ production is not working that well on *NIX, but you can always grab a copy of WINE (if Linux alternatives are not good enough for you) or even use a virtual machine with windows preinstalled on it if you need it that much. If anyone screws with your VM you can always restore it within minutes (or as long as it takes too copy single VM file from backups..)
Linux Mint is one great choice. It’s very good looking (not as good as KDE, but kde as wayy to buggy. yes, even now with the latest releases — I make it crash by doing. nothing..), very user-friendly, fast enough and has pretty much all the packages preinstalled already.
If I were you I’d have already made server-terminal model and installed any flavour of *ubuntu/mint there.
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