From 928ecf2fda831df20211d777e2c00a7baaa737e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jarno Rantanen Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 20:17:13 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add main features decsription to README. --- README.md | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e456151..3e90eec 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,14 @@ # chilipie-kiosk -Raspberry Pi image for booting directly into full-screen Chrome + +**Raspberry Pi 2** image for booting directly into **full-screen Chrome**. + +Main features: + +* **Boots directly to full-screen Chrome** - with all the features of a modern browser +* **No automatic updates** - no surprises due to Chrome (or other packages) suddenly updating +* **Automatic crash-recovery** - accidentally unplugging your kiosk won't result in a "Chrome did not shut down correctly" screen on next boot +* **Custom startup graphics** - displays [customizable graphics](home/background.png) while the browser is starting up +* **Lightweight window manager** - uses [Matchbox](https://www.yoctoproject.org/tools-resources/projects/matchbox) for minimal clutter and memory footprint +* **HDMI output control** - ready-made scripts for e.g. turning off the display outside of office hours +* **Cursor hiding** - if you leave a mouse plugged in, the cursor is hidden after a brief period of inactivity +* **Based on a recent Ubuntu** - if you want to add your own hacks, all the expected packages are one `apt-get` away