One would think that if you are trapped in a Microsoft house you are living in a world of hurt. Ive been challenged this way since 98 and get by with Symantec Ghost, Faronics Deep freeze, and Norton anti-virus. Throw in a few registry hacks (as needed). Then make the students log on with power-user rights, and life is fun again. I actually spend more time thinking about possible enhancements to the lab than just chasing my tail in an endless cycle. Deep freeze was a godsend. any student can download and use what they need to, as long as it does not require admin privliges (ie. most typing tutors and some chat programs) but once they shut down and the next student logs on, the machine is as clean as new fallen snow. Get it, us it, love it. on the off chance that the school adminisrators wont shell out forall the software (@ $50 per license x computers) go with deep freeze. If they'll give you squat, here are some tips:
1. learn to edit/hack the registry.
2. give the students power oser rights.
3. get rid of msn messenger and windows messenger.
4. hide all system files and folders.
5. hide the control panel applets.
6. set the systems to shutdown after 15 minutes of keyboard inactivity.
7. set the browser to clear history and cookies on sustem shutdown.
8. send written notice to the administration that it is illegal for a schoole or business to implement free software on their computers without obtaining written permission from the software publisher.
Good Luck
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One would think that if you are trapped in a Microsoft house you are living in a world of hurt. Ive been challenged this way since 98 and get by with Symantec Ghost, Faronics Deep freeze, and Norton anti-virus. Throw in a few registry hacks (as needed). Then make the students log on with power-user rights, and life is fun again. I actually spend more time thinking about possible enhancements to the lab than just chasing my tail in an endless cycle. Deep freeze was a godsend. any student can download and use what they need to, as long as it does not require admin privliges (ie. most typing tutors and some chat programs) but once they shut down and the next student logs on, the machine is as clean as new fallen snow. Get it, us it, love it. on the off chance that the school adminisrators wont shell out forall the software (@ $50 per license x computers) go with deep freeze. If they'll give you squat, here are some tips: 1. learn to edit/hack the registry. 2. give the students power oser rights. 3. get rid of msn messenger and windows messenger. 4. hide all system files and folders. 5. hide the control panel applets. 6. set the systems to shutdown after 15 minutes of keyboard inactivity. 7. set the browser to clear history and cookies on sustem shutdown. 8. send written notice to the administration that it is illegal for a schoole or business to implement free software on their computers without obtaining written permission from the software publisher. Good Luck