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Scripts and their Functions:

  1. create-guest-account.sh and create-guest-account-alternative.sh:

    • Automate the creation of a guest account with an overlay filesystem.
    • Set up directories and configurations based on settings inherited from the 'guest-template' account.
    • Utilize SquashFS generated by update-guest-squashfs.sh.
    • Ensure proper permissions and directory structures for the guest account.

  2. update-guest-squashfs.sh:

    • Automate the update of content for the guest account using SquashFS generated from the 'guest-template' account's preferences and software installations.
    • Mount the SquashFS for the guest account after updating content.

  3. create-guest-template-account.sh:

    • Automate the creation of a guest template account to establish systemwide software preferences and configurations.
    • Serve as the basis for 'guestacc' settings.

  4. guestacc_downloads_management.sh:

    • Manage actions related to the Downloads directory for the 'guestacc' account on login and logout using PAM.
    • Set specific directories and configurations for handling Downloads.

README.md:

  • Provides an overview of the project.
  • Outlines the usage instructions for setting up the guest account properly.
  • Lists the scripts and their respective descriptions.
  • Includes contribution guidelines, issue reporting, disclaimer, and license information.

Other Files:

  • LICENSE: Contains the GNU General Public License v2.0 for the project.
  • README.md: Overview of the project, usage instructions, scripts description, contribution guidelines, issue reporting, disclaimer, and license information.
  • *.sh Files: Contain the actual scripts with specific functions and configurations for creating, updating, and managing the guest account.

Overall Goal:

  • Automate the setup of a secure and isolated environment for guest users on the system.
  • Provide a standardized process for creating, configuring, and maintaining the guest account based on a template.

This suite of scripts aims to ensure consistency, security, and ease of management for the guest account on a system, allowing for customization and modification as needed.