Computer lab
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A computer lab is a room which contains many computers, printers and other electronic equipment designed for public use. Computer labs can be found in libraries, schools, government buildings, science labs, and research centers. In addition, some companies such as Kinkos or Mail Boxes Etc. provide labs with computers to use for an hourly fee. Computers are used for research and other reasons. Computers in these labs may have software installed to limit, trace, or block certain activities. Macintosh computers may have software such as the older At Ease, FoolProof Security, or the newer MacAdministrator. Windows computers may have protection software such as Fortres or Deep Freeze, and often contain network applications, like Novell NetWare for network security and administration. Due to the high number of computers in a lab, many lab administrators choose to use remote administration software such as VNC. Computer labs in schools often have classroom management software installed to manage and control student computer activity from the teacher’s computer, to monitor or prevent web browsing and to remotely control student computers.
The computers are often in a computer network. The computers may also be thin clients.
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