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Program Limiting Software for Administrators

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by kizzle

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I am the Systems Assistant for a Public Library that allows public computers to be used for personal use in our PC Labs (approx. 3 Labs, 10-30 pc's each). Patrons often use programs we've installed such as various messengers, Audacity audio editing software, etc. which is completely fine. However, after talking with my supervisor I briefly crossed the idea of "program limiting software for admins on a network" that would virtually limit the capabilities of non-admin users for any given program for security measures.
Such as if a patron were to open Yahoo Messenger and look at their buddy list, some of the drop-down options would be hidden, unavailable, or non-modifiable (such as changing preferences or viewing certain aspects of the program).
Does such a program exist, or can this be achieved another way?

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by frantic9k

The company I work for uses group policy and the Active directory to restrict use but to set it up may be more involving then what you are looking for. You can find more information on how to do this for you operating systems at Microsoft.com.

You might also want to check out this software: http://www.sharewareconnection.com/titles/restrict.htm
I do not have any personal experience with that software but it appears to be a simplier solution for your needs.

I hope this helps.

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