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''Note: this page assumes knowledge of the GNC script process and it's commands and parameters. Please have a full understanding of the [[Groovix NetCustomization]] page before continuing.''
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Start by [http://wiki2.groovix.org/index.php?title=GNC_Examples#Making_a_new_GNC_Script_using_the_gnc_template creating a new GNC template] and naming it with the date, followed by title, and a '-1' since this is the first of this type; this example uses the name 20120101-custom-homepage-1.
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=== Starting a new GNC Script using the GNC template ===
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When you are ready to make your own GNC update, run the following command in an [[xterm]] window to create a copy of the gnc template: <font class="code">cp -rp var/www/groovix/gnc/doc/template/[updatename]</font> where [updatename] is the name of your update.
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=== Introduction to the apt-get install and apt-get remove commands ===
 
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== Examples ==
 
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=== Setting a custom homepage ===
 
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Revision as of 22:06, 24 April 2012

Introduction to GNC

Note: this page assumes knowledge of the GNC script process and it's commands and parameters. Please have a full understanding of the Groovix NetCustomization page before continuing.


Starting a new GNC Script using the GNC template

When you are ready to make your own GNC update, run the following command in an xterm window to create a copy of the gnc template: cp -rp var/www/groovix/gnc/doc/template/[updatename] where [updatename] is the name of your update.


Introduction to the gncget command

The directory structure inside each GNC update acts as if it is the / (root) directory. The gncget command will grab a file in your u


Introduction to the apt-get install and apt-get remove commands



Examples

Setting a custom homepage

In the directory 20120101-custom-homepage-1 edit the gnc file to include the following: 

###############################################################################################################
GNC_PARAMETERS=' --runonce --skipinstall --abort '
###############################################################################################################

bashconfset.pl PAC_BROWSER_STARTUP_HOMEPAGE "[homepage]" /etc//groovix/pac.conf

*Change [homepage] to the desired website you want to use. For example, to use Google, enter http://www.google.com inbetween the quotes.


Setting a custom desktop background

Setting a custom screensaver


Setting a custom welcome message on the login screen

Setting the Acceptable Use Policy page

Enabling the web filter


Whitelisting a website


Adding sites to the DansGuardian exception list


Configuring a Reservation Station machine


Catalog only/kiosk machine


Setting a custom user profile

Downloading large files with a random delay

Setting up or changing printers

Setting custom shutdown delays and shutdown times
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