OT "locked down"

It means the computer is configured in such a way that it is not possible for the average user to modify critical configuration, such as the installation of software. For example, when the student thinks "I don't like internet explorer, let's install Firefox like at home" it is not possible.

This will generally reduce the risk that unwanted software (virus, trojan, malware) will get on the computer, or that the computer will start to behave in an unusual manner and is not usable for the next user (so that IT would have to be called to "fix it").

It means that as a normal user you can't install software, make system changes, etc. You can only do what the system administrator lets you do.

In a loose sort of way. A town centre or building in "lock down" would mean the authorities not letting any one in or out and probably restricting the movement of those within the "lock down" area as well.

means you can't freely install software, Install a keylogger on a shared computer you hurt the next user, install it on your rpi (or rpi sd card) you only effect yourself,

It is sometimes done that way. I have seen that many years ago in an internet cafe. Every time a user logged off, the system displayed a "please wait while the system is being readied" screen at which time it would copy the entire OS partition and reboot. There also has been a Microsoft product "Windows Steadystate" that could rollback any changes made to a windows system during a session, but it has been discontinued.

However, this guards only against permanent modification of the system and not against activity that might be disapproved because of its immediate effects. E.g. installation and use of a bittorrent client. So locking down goes a bit further and might be combined with your method when the admin is not certain that it works completely reliably.

(e.g. re-installing images every night)

the modern way would be to boot into Linux, launch a full screen virtual windows, and then 'revert to snapshot' automatically on boot.. Now if they had enough nous to actually subvert Linux on boot, then of course they probably have passed the test you wanted them to pass, anyway.

The problem being that you coudn't officially award them points for their skill!

You can recognize ignorant people like Rob by their use of words like "fanboys".

Although one point off for not spelling it "fanboi".

Sitting on the park bench -- eyeing little girls with bad intent. Snot is running down his nose -- greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes.

bill

Oh! thanks for reminding me of that! I saw them do that live one time ( I think.*)

I actually had this on for my ride to work this morning. May not ride a Harley (I have a Vulcan) but I still love "Too Old to Rock and Roll - Too Young to Die".

bill

Hogwash. A windows system can even be prepared for such a move, where it will autodetect all changes and come up with all hardware configured. In fact, that is how pre-built systems are shipped.

Of course it depends on the license key if it then needs activation, will work on a different brand of computer (as indicated by BIOS), or will work with no problems at all.

You're never too old to rock and roll (well I hope so). ;-)

Great band, JT. Saw them once or twice myself. Can't remember whether they played Aqualung though.

That's pretty much what they say in the end. "No, you're never too old to Rock'n'Roll if you're too young to die."

I saw them live once. My daughter bought the tickets and went with me for my 50th brithday!! She likes Tull as much as I do. I think "Locomotive Breath" is her favorite.

bill

SWMBO likes some Tull but not the same stuff as me. The rest of the family not at all. 'Aqualung' is probably my favourite along with 'No Lullaby', 'Budapest', 'Pitbroch' and 'Fat Man'.