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Pre-Book PC Reservation Client (Windows)
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Version
1.0
Pre-Book eliminates time consuming sign-up sheets and
painful policing of computers by automating the
booking of PCs and enforcing time-limits on these
computers. Perfect for Libraries, Internet Cafes,
Cybercafes, and Kiosks, Pre-book has three components:
Windows Client (this project), Linux Server, and Linux
Client (DiscoverStation).
The client logs out users out automatically once their
time is up, and offers a count down clock showing the
remaining time. Users can log-off either using the
standard Windows log-off or use the log-off menu from
the Pre-Book system tray icon.
Clients communicate with the server via XML-RPC. The
Linux-based Pre-book Server tracks usage for clients
across multiple locations and lets users reserve PCs
in advance from a web page. The server also enforces
the usage policies set by the administrator such as
maximum usage per day and many other settings.
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