[12258] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Rebooting Problem
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Jun 15 20:19:37 1998
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:13:57 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
4 Messages, 85 Lines
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From: Glenn Johnson-Grau <gjohnson@popmail.lmu.edu>
Subject: Re: Rebooting problems
We removed the reset buttons from our public machines, which was really
easy with this model (Dell OptiPlex). If they push the power button on
these machines, Win95 begins its auto-shutdown routine, so that really
isn't a problem. I don't know of anyone unplugging them. Yikes.
--Glenn
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Glenn Johnson-Grau
Networked Resources/Reference Librarian
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA 90045-8200
(310)338-6063
gjohnson@lmumail.lmu.edu
At 04:16 PM 6/12/98 -0500, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>We've been running into difficulties with patrons rebooting
>our Windows 95 workstations. Among other things, they use
>the Web browser to do e-mail, and are concerned that the
>next user might be able to read their mail. Instead of
>exiting the browser, patrons are re-booting the system,
>usually by using the reset button or by flicking the power
>switch on and off. Our systems manager has even caught a
>few folks unplugging and re-plugging the power cord. How
>are other institutions dealing with this problem?
>
>-- Loren Mendelsohn
>=========================================================
>Loren D. Mendelsohn Chief of Public Services
>The Library City College of New York
>New York, New York 10031
>Voice: (212) 650-7267 FAX: (212) 650-7604
>E-mail: LMEND@CROW.ADMIN.CCNY.CUNY.EDU
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From: Doug and Carol Parrish <docapar@greenvillenc.com>
Subject: Re: Rebooting problems
Cord locks on the wall is one way to prevent the unplugging of the
computer as a log-off. They're inexpensive and can be found at
industrial safety supply resources, or large industrial wholesalers such
as Garinger's. As to how to keep people from rebooting, I don't know.
Doug Parrish
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From: mgilmore <mgilmore@clark.net>
Subject: Re: Rebooting problems
I think the Saudi approach and slicing off their right hands should do
the trick :-) [left hands for lefties]
We are hoping soon to get the appropriate furniture to keep the CPU away
from the patron, or as far as possible. If they aren't downloading to A
drive they don't even need to see the CPU.
Matthew Gilmore
mgilmore@clark.net
D.C. Public Library
Washingtoniana Division and the Washington Star Collection
District of Columbia Newspaper Project
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From: "KARIN E. BOREI" <kborei@Charity.trinityvt.edu>
Subject: Re: Rebooting problems
When we catch it, we fix it. Otherwise we don't worry about it.
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Karin Borei
Director of Library and Information Resources
Trinity College of Vermont
208 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
phone: 802-658-0337 x502
Library Web site: http://www.trinityvt.edu/alib
Personal Web page: http://www.trinityvt.edu/kborei
fax: 802-865-3862
