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List:       kde-i18n-doc
Subject:    A questions in the KDE user guide
From:       Franklin <franklin () goodhorse ! idv ! tw>
Date:       2006-08-01 2:06:34
Message-ID: 200608011006.36912.franklin () goodhorse ! idv ! tw
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Hi list,

I'm now translating the KDE user guide. In the last paragraph of chapter 
1, "Overview, or Where to look in the User Guide", it mentioned about Kiosk 
in Part VI, "KDE for Administrators".

"The KIOSK framework is the KDE system which allows administrators to limit 
what users can do in KDE. It is potentially useful in many situations, but 
especially for running single-function kiosks with, for example, just a web 
browser, hence the name."

I know that administrators can use KIOSK framework to lock down some 
configurations and actions, to avoid users breaking the system. However, I 
cannot understand about the followings:

1. Why is this framework (especially) useful for running single-function 
kiosks?
2. What does it mean by "hence the name"?

All our dictionaries said that "kiosk" means a little store to sell 
newspapers, cigarettes, and some little things. Right now its meanings are 
extended to be a platform providing browsing network, travellers guides, 
shopping informations, ... etc.  However, I still cannot "connect" this to 
the kiosk framework. The aim of the kiosk framework is to "restrict and 
administrate the system easily". isn't it?

Any explanations and informations are appreciated.

Regards,
Franklin, KDE coordinator @ Taiwan

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