wolfOS: Exhibitor Operating System

Originally made for Hal-Con 2017, this version was updated for Spring Geequinox 2018.

Install on a Raspberry Pi for the classic convention experience, or run on Mac/Windows/Linux with the Lynx browser.

Installation

Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/mirthturtle/wolfOS.git

MacOS

• Install Homebrew
• Install Lynx browser: brew install lynx

Raspberry Pi

• Install Lynx browser: sudo apt-get install lynx

Windows

• Install from the Lynx website
• Open index.html with Lynx

Running wolfOS

• Navigate to the wolfos directory
• Run lynx index.html

Improve the Lynx UI for better user experience at exhibitions

Modify the Raspberry Pi's font size to fit your screen size: sudo dpkg-reconfigure console-setup and follow the instructions.

To shrink the Lynx footer nav bar from 3 lines to 1:

• Press o for options
• Set the User Mode to Advanced and Accept Changes.

To remove the final line of the Lynx footer bar:

• Cover with a piece of tape or small sign

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With contributions from Michelle Proulx, Bruce Delo & Dawn Davis.