idea: a managed linux distribution, for weak users

[David Nicol]

instead of trying to make sysadmin tasks easier, why not offsource the
administration of the subscribers to a sort of headquarters?  The company
(KC Linux, with the kclug tux with hot brand logo as the logo) would provide
install media which would take over the users computer and run their windows
in a qemu window, as well as providing linux alternatives for basic
production software.  The site owners would not have root access on their
machines, and firewall, security updates, feature upgrades, would be handled
by central control much as the IT department in a large organization handles
upgrading all the workstations.

The business model: subscriptions, for updated content filtering (child
safe!) for the firewalls

Added bonus:  the network of machines all around could serve as SMTP
receivers for a filtered e-mail forwarding service, in exchange for a
discount on the subscription.

who's in?
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