Recommendations for computer provision and accessibility in public institutions

These notes provide a set of guidelines for the configuration of public computer systems for use in Public Libraries, Schools, Colleges, Internet Cafes, and other such institutions.

Recommended Software
The institute should provide the following facilities:


 * Desktop Calculator
 * Desktop Calender
 * Dictionary Client
 * Word Processing Package
 * Image Manipulation Software
 * Internet Browser
 * Publishing Package
 * Removable Media File Management
 * Screen Magnifier

Access To Free and Open Source Software
It is recommended that the institute provides access to free software packages available under an open source licence.

Removable Media
The facility to save documents onto rewritable removable media, such as a diskette or memory stick should be provided.

Hardware recommendations for computer provision and accessibility in public institutions