Pre-Book eliminates time consuming sign-up sheets and painful policing of computers by automating the booking of PCs and enforcing time-limits on these computers. Perfect for Libraries, Internet Cafes, Cybercafes, and Kiosks, Pre-book has three components: Windows Client (this project), Linux Server, and Linux Client (DiscoverStation).

Patrons can book the next available PC or reserve computer time in advance from home, office, school, or the library itself from any web browser. Policy settings ensure the library retains full control over usage.

Provide better public service with reduced staff involvement. Pre-Book is part of the DiscoverStation® suite of software.

Transform any PC into your Pre-Book web-server. Simply insert the install CD and reboot. Setup takes less than 25 minutes and installs the secure Linux operating system, the database, web-server, application server, and pre-book software.

Features of Pre-Book PC Reservation Client 1.0:

· Maximum Usage Enforcement
· Place Advance Reservations
· Station Availability
· Walk-Up Booking
· Reservation Claiming Grace Periods
· Penalties for "No Show" Reservations
· Reminders
· Double-Booking Prevention
· Client software for both Windows and Linux