How do I make mandatory settings in KDE configuration (kiosk mode)?

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Issue

  • How do I make a system-wide setting mandatory for all KDE users?
  • For example, I want to force all users to have the screensaver enabled with a blank screen and a 5 minute timeout?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
    -KDE 4.11
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
    • KDE 4.3.4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
    • KDE 3.5.4
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
    • KDE 3.3.1

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