Difference between revisions of "Lobby TV Display Computer"

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===CentOS 9 Stream===
 
===CentOS 9 Stream===
 
<b>NOTE : </b>This is still in testing.
 
<b>NOTE : </b>This is still in testing.
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<b>NOTE : </b>Chromium is not in the repos for CentOS Stream. The computer I am using is very slow and I don't feel like compiling. Will use Chrome instead.<ref>https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-google-chrome-on-centos-9-stream/</ref>
 
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*Minimal install of CentOS 9 Stream
 
*Minimal install of CentOS 9 Stream
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dnf install -y epel-release
 
dnf install -y epel-release
 
dnf makecache
 
dnf makecache
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dnf install chromium  wget
 
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Revision as of 12:09, 18 May 2022

Purpose

To display content on a lobby TV.

General Process

Computer connects to a website using a browser in full screen mode, the website manages the content and redirects if needed. The PC should never need to be touched.

PC Config

  • Networking : Use wired connectivity where possible. WiFi instructions per OS provided below where applicable.

CentOS 9 Stream

NOTE : This is still in testing. NOTE : Chromium is not in the repos for CentOS Stream. The computer I am using is very slow and I don't feel like compiling. Will use Chrome instead.[1]

  • Minimal install of CentOS 9 Stream
  • Dump of commands, could be used for a script. Change the URL to match your environment.
dnf -y update
dnf install -y epel-release
dnf makecache
dnf install chromium  wget