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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.<ref>Nathan Willis (2012) [http://lwn.net/Articles/490871/ Webconverger 12], Linux Weekly News, Edition for April 12, 2012</ref>
'''Webconverger''' is a [[Linux]]-based [[operating system]] designed solely for accessing [[Web applications]] privately and securely. Based on the [[Debian]] distro, it is able to boot [[Live CD|live]] from removable media like [[CD-ROM]] or [[USB flash drive]] but can also be installed to a local hard drive. Webconverger is pre-compiled to run on any [[x86]] hardware. 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>


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 context 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 (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.
Webconverger 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.
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>
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>


Revision as of 08:43, 12 June 2014

Webconverger
Webconverger default
DeveloperWebconverger Ltd
OS familyUnix-like
Working stateCurrent
Source modelFree and open-source software and proprietary software
Initial release2007
Latest release24.0 / March 20, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-20)
Available inMultilingual
Package managergit
Platformsx86
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux)
Default
user interface		Browser
LicenseBuild script: MIT License[1]
Linux: GNU GPL
Debian: Various
Adobe Flash player: Proprietary
Official websitewww.webconverger.com

Webconverger is a Linux-based operating system designed solely for accessing Web applications privately and securely. Based on the Debian distro, it is able to boot live from removable media like CD-ROM or USB flash drive but can also be installed to a local hard drive. Webconverger is pre-compiled to run on any x86 hardware. 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 context menus disabled. Webconverger contains Adobe Flash support and PDF viewing by default. Both wired and wireless networks are supported via DHCP.

Webconverger 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

  1. ^ "Build script is MIT licensed." Retrieved from: https://github.com/Webconverger/Debian-Live-config/blob/master/LICENSE
  2. ^ Nathan Willis (2012) Webconverger 12, Linux Weekly News, Edition for April 12, 2012
  3. ^ http://webconverger.org/upgrade/
  4. ^ Shiwen Yap (2104) A backpacking trip around SEA sparked this business idea, e27.c0


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