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I work in a library and I want to restrict users of computers to 2 hours only. Then lock them out and allow another user to use the computer. I am using Ubuntu and would like to know if there is a free software I could use to do this.

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ODONGO
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    which desktop are you using on it? some have a typing break timer that will log you out after a certain amount of time. – ravery Oct 12 '17 at 11:26
  • Are all the library desktop computers using Ubuntu? If so, *BRAVO!!!* If not, however, what operating system are they running? – David Oct 12 '17 at 11:28
  • using Ubuntu 16, and am looking for a software I could deploy on the desktops and managed from the admin desktop all ubuntu – ODONGO Oct 12 '17 at 11:28

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This Bash script will lock screen after an interval you specify and require the password to reactivate it.

It gives a count down notification bubble and soft sound at 2 hours, 1 hour, 45, 30, 15, 10, 5, 3, 2 and 1 minute remaining.

As I wrote the script I'd be happy to modify it for anyone. Because it's written in Bash millions of other people with beginner scripting skills can change it as well.

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