frankberry
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Library Catalogue

Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:16 pm

I am new to the RaspberryPi world and am trying to create an application for a Library Catalogue computer for patron search of available items. The requirement is for the application to function as a kiosk and be dedicated to a specific URL, perhaps two. I've downloaded the kweb minimal web browser in hopes of adapting it for this application but do not know how to set it up. Has anyone created a similar application that I could mirror?
Thank you - frankberry

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Re: Library Catalogue

Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:11 pm

Do you have much experience with SQL databases and the SQL needed to access them?

I think your project is way bigger than you imagine.

Take a look at some of the ready built open source packages that are out there, you may be able to run them on a RPi and that would be a better focus for your limited time and, probably, limited experience.

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Re: Library Catalogue

Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:25 pm

Thanks Doughie, we already have an ILS with its catalog (POLARIS). I just need to configure access to it via a kiosk type application that can access only 1 or 2 dedicated URLs.

Thanks,

Frank

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Re: Library Catalogue

Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:42 am

That's not what your first post said.

Read the kweb manual and it should be obvious how to run it with a predefined start page.
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Re: Library Catalogue

Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:58 am

Dougie,
frankberry wrote:The requirement is for the application to function as a kiosk and be dedicated to a specific URL, perhaps two.
Your knowledge is valuable, but if you could only read the OP each time it would be invaluable. :lol:
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Re: Library Catalogue

Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:13 pm

Thank you.

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Re: Library Catalogue

Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:36 pm

frankberry wrote:Thank you.
It is also possible to add some firewall rules using iptables so that only a few websites can be easily accessed.

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