Groovix FAQ
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What is Groovix
Groovix is a Linux-based Operating System from Open Sense Solutions. Groovix consists of a Linux foundation, reliable open source software and custom tools by Open Sense Solutions making Groovix efficient, secure, innovative, easy to use and customizable. Groovix offers an Operating System, web browsing, multimedia support, office applications and more all without expensive annual license fees or compatibility problems. Groovix also have built in features for public queuing, time management, reservations, print administration and web filtering capabilities.
- Efficient: Groovix is fast and powerful without needing powerful or expensive computer hardware
- Secure Environment: Groovix, being Linux-based, is not susceptible to most computer viruses. Groovix software and virus definitions are updated automatically on a daily basis
- Secure Web: Groovix uses Firefox for web browsing protecting personal outgoing information; Firefox also protects from Spyware or Malware from harmful web pages
- Innovative: Groovix uses software that is open source and offers similar features of popular software packages without annual fees or licensing headaches
- Easy to use: Groovix is user friendly and mimics the interface and layouts of popular operating systems and software that users are already familiar with
- Customizable: Groovix is customizable for many different uses in public computer environments including libraries and schools
What does Groovix offer
Features
- Completely locked-down environment that still allows users to download files and get work done
- Privacy protection with timed auto-logout
- Double security protection with each log-out and reboot
- Remote administration with a single point of control
- A fast environment built from the ground up specifically for public access
- User authentication
- Time management
- Reservations
- Computer monitoring
- Content filtering
- Print management
- Standard or premium tech support including connect2groovix instant screen sharing for support
Software
Groovix offers many software options including, but not limited to:
- Firefox web browser
- Adobe Reader
- RealPlayer
- Gaim instant messaging
- OpenOffice Suite: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, draw, math and HTML editors, as well as online Help
- Help
- Volume control
- Educational games, available in the Children's and Young Adult areas
Groovix Start Menu - detailed explanation of the programs included with a default Groovix installation
Why use Groovix
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Groovix and privacy
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See Also
- Visit the Groovix website for more information and to request a free demo.