Edubuntu additions for public libraries

[Darrell Eifert]

Hello --

Without burdening anyone here with too much of a detailed "wish list",
I'd like to inquire as to the best or proper way to request additional
features in Edubuntu or Ubuntu LTSP that would make this distro a very
attractive option for public libraries.  In general, we need two things:
first of all a way to lock down or restore a workstation to a pristine
state for each new user, and secondly a way to regulate computer use by
a system of login tickets (randomly generated printed passwords) and
timers (different groups of computers for different periods of time).

Many librarians are seeing the end of their WinXP workstations
lifecycle, and are looking for better alternatives before having to
spend scarce resources on hardware and software upgrades.

Many thanks in advance.

Darrell Eifert
Head of Adult Services
Lane Memorial Library
Hampton, NH