Webconverger

Webconverger
	Webconverger default
Developer	Webconverger Ltd
OS family	Unix-like (based on Debian)
Working state	Current
Source model	Free and open-source software and proprietary software
Initial release	2007
Latest release	21.0 / July 16, 2013; 11 years ago
Available in	Multilingual
Package manager	git
Platforms	x86
Kernel type	Monolithic (Linux)
Default; user interface	Browser
License	Build script: MIT License; Linux: GNU GPL; Debian: Various; Adobe Flash player: Proprietary
Official website	www.webconverger.com

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 an open source project and has its own public git repository which it is able to upgrade from. 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 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.