[Publib] Right-clicking on library PCs

[Robert Sullivan]

> Our library system is currently reviewing issues of balancing security
> and functionality for staff as well as public access computers. At this
> point, the standard staff and public PC builds lock out right-click menu
> access for almost all applications (MS Outlook is an exception for staff
> computers). I am looking for some guidance in facilitating discussion
> between our IT department and our librarians in evaluating the various
> options for managing right-clicking and the pros and cons of each. Most
> of the documentation that I have found online describes how to disable
> right-clicking without discussing the reasons you would want to (or want
> not to). I would appreciate any tips or pointers to a more thorough
> discussion of the issues.

We've blocked it generally, but made it available in Intemet Explorer.
 Not having it there would IMHO cripple general Internet use.

You could probably make a case that if your security is strong enough
in other ways, either because you have things locked down and/or are
using a hardware or software solution to return to your preferred
configuration, that you don't need to disable right-clicking at all.
I'd have to see what mischief would come of that.  I'd hate not to
have it available in a browser, though.

-- 
Bob Sullivan
Schenectady Digital History Archive
<http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/>
Schenectady County (NY) Public Library