Released on = July 2, 2007, 2:20 am

Press Release Author = Actual Tools

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Get rid of mess on your desktop! It\'s time to work quickly
and brilliantly!

Press Release Body = For immediate release

July 2, 2007

Press Contact:
Alex Fadeyev
Public Relations Manager
press@actualtools.com
Actual Tools

Improving Standalone Kiosk Access to Intranet with Actual Window Manager 4.4

Standalone kiosk access, or simply kiosk access, is a long-standing approach in
corporations to providing Intranet access for the field staff in the workplace. The
kiosk is typically a standalone computer terminal about 4-5 feet tall with a hard
outer case and a touch screen or a keyboard and tracking ball. Usually, the kiosk
executes a limited set of tasks at high speed (for example, answering inquiries from
corporate clients by phone).

The limited set of tasks executed on kiosk terminals and their relative simplicity
let owners employ the personnel without high qualification to operate such
terminals. Because such workers have no deep knowledge of computers, it is necessary
to limit standard windows operations to eliminate accidental manipulations, such as
those when a worker minimizes a window, closes it, or moves it out of visible area.
Such manipulations may be so severe that an unqualified worker will not be able to
restore the working environment himself, and it may lead to workplace downtime for
hours that will have a negative effect on the speed and quality of customer service,
and, thus, on company's image in general.

The recently released version 4.4 of Actual Window Manager is able to overcome the
complications associated with the Intranet kiosk access.

First of all, there is a unique ability to create specific settings for windows with
a particular title. From the point of view of ordinary users, the browser windows
used to access the Intranet differ only by their titles. This is why this
opportunity is essential in placing the browser windows with live web pages in a
specific order on kiosk's desktop.

Then, the program has the Remove Standard Window Parts feature. It allows you to
remove standard window management controls in a window, such as
Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons, resizable window frame, window caption, etc. Once
the standard management controls are removed, you can fix a window on the desktop in
a pre-defined position and eliminate the opportunity to move it, minimize it, change
its size, or close it accidentally. As a result, the workspace remains steady,
stable and reliable.

Also there are many general-purpose features in Actual Window Manager that could
help to organize a neat and well-ordered workspace - among them are automatic window
alignment/resizing, fixing window placement, etc. To get more information, you can
read the "Organizing Standalone Kiosk Access to Intranet with Actual Window Manager
4.4" article at Actual Tools website:
http://www.actualtools.com/articles/detail.php?ID

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