[thelist] OT: cybercafe-style computer login/management system w/ print quota...

[Martin Kuplens-Ewart]

I apologise for posting OT here... Couldn`t think of anywhere else to
ask...

The organisation I work with is looking at completely re-equipping the
computer lab we run with new computers. One of the things we would like
to do, as we are running it for a host organisation, would be to have
some form of print quota system enabled... Have a default number of
pages printable per day/week/whatever... With the option of
purchasing/being awarded extra credits as necessary.

Ideally, something along the lines of the cybercafe-style software
setup... With a customisable login screen, etc. would be ideal, as we
would be hoping to replicate this setup in multiple locations worldwide
in the not-too-distant future.

O, and they'll be running XP [tho that'll prolly not make a diff.]

Anyway,

I'd be very glad to get some input/ideas/thoughts/suggestions as to
routes to take, or specific software to look at.

Thanks,

-martin

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