Re: How do you use Linux in your Library?

[Doug Kyle <dkyle@grpl.org>]

The Grand Rapids Public Library(GRPL) begin using FreeBSD in early 1997.
FreeBSD is GRPL's platform for services such as dns, e-mail, web, rdbms, list
servers, and software development.  GRPL also uses FreeBSD, as well as other
systems, for file and print serving, proxying, security services, and public
access catalog stations.

Doug Kyle
Information Systems
Grand Rapids Public Library
http://www.grpl.org

"Edward M. Corrado" wrote:

> Hello OSS4LIBers,
>
> I sent this message to both the Linux in Libraries list and the Syslib
> mailing list previously, but someone suggested that I send it here also.
> Please pardon any cross posting.
>
> I am preparing a presentation on Linux and how it is used in libraries (in
> particular, Rider University's Libraries) for a conference. As part of
> that presentation, I would like to give a brief overview of how different
> libraries (outside of Rider University) use Linux (and if possible, the
> approximate date the library started to use Linux for this service). I am
> interested in any way you use Linux, weather it is in the back office as a
> web, file, dns, e-mail, print server, etc. or as a public workstation.
> Also, if you have used Linux as a public workstation, I'd be very
> interested in any experiences (positive or negative). I would also be
> interested in the use of other free Unix-like O/S such as the BSD O/S's. I
> apologize for any inconvenience caused by cross-posting this message, and
> any responses will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Edward Corrado
> Rider University Libraries