LinuXnet is a Kommander script that simplifies the management of a Linux-based Internet Cafe. It streamlines administrative tasks and provides greater control over the cafe's operations.
One of its essential benefits is its capability to install the client program remotely from the admin-station. Additionally, its client-program runs independently, so it remembers the time even when a system crashes or experiences a reboot. This feature is reflected on the desktop with a countdown timer in the right bottom corner.
Another remarkable feature is that the client-station prompts the administrator when the remaining time is less than 5 or 2 minutes. This function allows the administrator to be aware of the situation and decide whether to give the client more time to operate. The Kommander script can also be modified from English to Romanian by uncommenting some lines in the Kommander code and "banda.c."
The developer created and improved this program for two years before releasing it. They claim it is his first and only script, and he utilized Kommander tools to develop the application. The program was primarily developed and distributed based on the Debian-based distribution of SIDUX with KDM and KDE. It is licensed under the GPL2 Open Software License.
To use the software, you need to initiate standard actions like initiation, adding, and decreasing time by selecting a station, time operation, and pressing "Proceed."
Furthermore, you can install and deinstall remote stations by going to the "Settings" tab, pressing "Administrator," and setting the user name, host name, start IP address, and number of remote stations. Once you set up these details, you press "Save settings," input a password for remote user and root, optionally use "Set automatic SSH," and choose between "To all" or "Individual" before pressing "Install" or "Uninstall." The installation may take some time before the program displays an "All Done!" message.
There are specific requirements for using LinuXnet efficiently. To use the admin-station, you need to have KDE, Kommander, SSH, Netpipes, and Expect 1.1. Additionally, you need GCC, libxosd2, and libxosd-dev for recompiling "banda." For client-stations, ensure: ssh, netpipes, tk8.4, and libxosd2 are present. You should have only one user account, set it to autologin in KDM, have KDE start with a new empty session, and have SSH service started for client machines.
The latest release fixed a bug in keygen for newly installed systems on stations, initialization after SalvSetings in Form1, some bugs in contor.sh and stp.sh, and an added an option "Reinstall" in install.kmdr.
In conclusion, LinuXnet is a robust and helpful program that simplifies management in Linux-based Internet cafes. While it may be the developer's final version, they are willing to help anyone who wants to continue improving it.
Version 0.1.3: N/A