Any Library kids computers using Steam Downloads?

[Tama]

Hi.

We have been setting up a Windows XP computer in the childrens section
of our library for them to play games. We want to be able to install
kids games on the hard drive with out having to have the CDrom in the
drive while playing. I am curious if any libraries have used the Steam
download service? It is a digital game download service and is
connected to a credit card, paypal or click and buy. Does any one know
if there are features to stop library users downloading more games
from the library account that purchased the games in the first place?

Thanks for your help.

Regards, Tama

Prahran Library
Stonnington Libraries
Victoria
Australia

[Beth Gallaway]

Tama, have you considered using GameTap instead? For one subscription fee, players can access over 1000 games and set up some limits as to what users can play (like, no M rated games).


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[Tama]

Hi Beth.

Thank you for the information on GameTap. It sounds like a good
service. I suggested it to our IT people. They are trying to get
software to trick the computer into beliveing the Game CD is still in
the PC drive. Our Library service has lots of games, so software that
allows our games to be installed onto the hard drive while
circumventing having to have the cd in the drive all the time is a
good idea.

Virtually yours,

Tama Neill
Prahran Library
Stoninington Council
Victoria
Australia