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Looking for distribution for an "information screen" computer
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From: Danno <WhoaB...@MySecretPlace.org>
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Subject: Re: Looking for distribution for an "information screen" computer
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On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:27:16 +0200
Joachim Gann <nom...@nodomain.net> wrote:
> On 10.09.2012 12:57, David Brown wrote:
> > I'm looking for suggestions for a convenient distribution for use on a
> > small PC (x86 board) for an "information screen".
>
> you are planning a "kiosk" system. the search term should get you there
> quickly.
>
The first phrase that came to my mind was "digital signage"?
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