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'''Webconverger''' is a [[Linux]]-based [[operating system]] designed solely for accessing [[Web applications]] privately and securely. Based on the [[Debian]] distro and able to boot [[Live CD|live]] from various media like a [[CD-ROM]] and a [[USB flash drive]] or can be installed on a local hard drive. Webconverger is pre-compiled to run on any [[x86]] hardware so far. It does not have high system requirements and will also run on older machines. |
'''Webconverger''' is a [[Linux]]-based [[operating system]] designed solely for accessing [[Web applications]] privately and securely. Based on the [[Debian]] distro and able to boot [[Live CD|live]] from various media like a [[CD-ROM]] and a [[USB flash drive]] or can be installed on a local hard drive. Webconverger is pre-compiled to run on any [[x86]] hardware so far. It does not have high system requirements and will also run on older machines.<ref>Nathan Willis (2012) [http://lwn.net/Articles/490871/ Webconverger 12], Linux Weekly News, Edition for April 12, 2012</ref> |
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Webconverger is typically used in [[Interactive kiosk|Web kiosk]] and [[digital signage]] deployments. It runs the [[Firefox]] web browser with a customised window manager [[dwm]] and a [[Firefox]] add-on also named [https://github.com/Webconverger/iceweasel-webconverger Webconverger] that locks the browser to a simple kiosk operation mode. The browser is locked down with most menus, toolbars, key commands and most right button menus disabled. Webconverger contains [[Adobe Flash]] support and [[PDF]] viewing by default. Both wired and wireless networks are supported via [[DHCP]]. |
Webconverger is typically used in [[Interactive kiosk|Web kiosk]] and [[digital signage]] deployments. It runs the [[Firefox]] web browser with a customised window manager [[dwm]] and a [[Firefox]] add-on also named [https://github.com/Webconverger/iceweasel-webconverger Webconverger] that locks the browser to a simple kiosk operation mode. The browser is locked down with most menus, toolbars, key commands and most right button menus disabled. Webconverger contains [[Adobe Flash]] support and [[PDF]] viewing by default. Both wired and wireless networks are supported via [[DHCP]]. |
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It does binary package updates through [[Git (software)|git]] hosted on Github.<ref>http://webconverger.org/upgrade/</ref> This is unique to Webconverger as most other distributions use separate package management utilities. |
It does binary package updates through [[Git (software)|git]] hosted on Github.<ref>http://webconverger.org/upgrade/</ref> This is unique to Webconverger as most other distributions use separate package management utilities. |
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Although being developed in Singapore, it is mainly used commercially in Europe.<ref>Shiwen Yap (2104) [http://e27.co/a-backpacking-trip-around-sea-sparked-this-business-idea-20140602/ A backpacking trip around SEA sparked this business idea], e27.c0</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 01:31, 12 June 2014
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| Developer | Webconverger Ltd |
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| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Free and open-source software and proprietary software |
| Initial release | 2007 |
| Latest release | 24.0 / March 20, 2014 |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Package manager | git |
| Platforms | x86 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Browser |
| License | Build script: MIT License[1] Linux: GNU GPL Debian: Various Adobe Flash player: Proprietary |
| Official website | www |
Webconverger is a Linux-based operating system designed solely for accessing Web applications privately and securely. Based on the Debian distro and able to boot live from various media like a CD-ROM and a USB flash drive or can be installed on a local hard drive. Webconverger is pre-compiled to run on any x86 hardware so far. It does not have high system requirements and will also run on older machines.[2]
Webconverger is typically used in Web kiosk and digital signage deployments. It runs the Firefox web browser with a customised window manager dwm and a Firefox add-on also named Webconverger that locks the browser to a simple kiosk operation mode. The browser is locked down with most menus, toolbars, key commands and most right button menus disabled. Webconverger contains Adobe Flash support and PDF viewing by default. Both wired and wireless networks are supported via DHCP.
It does binary package updates through git hosted on Github.[3] This is unique to Webconverger as most other distributions use separate package management utilities. Although being developed in Singapore, it is mainly used commercially in Europe.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Build script is MIT licensed." Retrieved from: https://github.com/Webconverger/Debian-Live-config/blob/master/LICENSE
- ^ Nathan Willis (2012) Webconverger 12, Linux Weekly News, Edition for April 12, 2012
- ^ http://webconverger.org/upgrade/
- ^ Shiwen Yap (2104) A backpacking trip around SEA sparked this business idea, e27.c0
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