[sf-lug] Creating a Linux Lab

[Tom Haddon]

On Fri, 2007-06-29 at 18:21 -0700, Kami Griffiths wrote:
> Thanks Tom! Which days work better for the group?
> 
> Tuesday evening, Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon?

Thursday evening or Sunday (8th July) afternoon would be my preference.

Thanks, Tom

> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Haddon [mailto:tom at greenleaftech.net] 
> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 4:24 PM
> To: jim stockford
> Cc: Kami Griffiths; sf-lug at linuxmafia.com
> Subject: Re: [sf-lug] Creating a Linux Lab
> 
> On Thu, 2007-06-28 at 18:01 -0700, jim stockford wrote:
> > i can make pretty much anytime and day in
> > the next couple of weeks.
> 
> I can't make it this weekend but can make next. Could make most evenings
> next week if needed. Could also figure out how to get edubuntu CDs to
> someone if you're going ahead without me. Just let me know...
> 
> Thanks, Tom
> 
> > 
> > On Jun 28, 2007, at 12:21 PM, Kami Griffiths wrote:
> > 
> > >> I think this sounds pretty reasonable, as do the answers to the
> > >> questions. I guess the main question is determining what you mean
> by
> > >> testing it. Do you mean test it on specific end users, or just
> testing
> > >> that the computers work as expected/perform adequately?
> > >
> > >
> > > First: Install and test on 2-3 computers, make sure they access the
> > > internet and that the programs work. Check that they print on the
> > > equipment available and connect to their server. Address related 
> > > issues.
> > >
> > >
> > > Second: Have community members test them out and check to see if the
> > > different OS confuses them. Find out if there are other programs
> they
> > > would like. Will we need to deal with demand for programs that only
> run
> > > on MS, etc.
> > >
> > > Third: Install all 15 computers (thanks to Romel!) Move all PCs into
> 
> > > the
> > > lab.
> > >
> > >
> > > I'd like get started in the next couple of weeks. What days work for
> 
> > > the
> > > group?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Kami
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Tom Haddon [mailto:tom at greenleaftech.net]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 5:15 PM
> > > To: Kami Griffiths
> > > Cc: sf-lug at linuxmafia.com
> > > Subject: Re: [sf-lug] Creating a Linux Lab
> > >
> > > On Mon, 2007-06-25 at 10:49 -0700, Kami Griffiths wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Next Steps: Set up a couple of machines, install Edubuntu, test it,
> > >> determine if it's the best configuration. This will require 2
> people
> > >> to be present and 1-2 available via phone for troubleshooting help.
> I
> > >> anticipate it will take 2 hours. The install-fest can happen
> anytime
> > >> after that and we'll need 4-5 people.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > > I think this sounds pretty reasonable, as do the answers to the
> > > questions. I guess the main question is determining what you mean by
> > > testing it. Do you mean test it on specific end users, or just
> testing
> > > that the computers work as expected/perform adequately?
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I'm not an expert at any of this and am learning as I go too. I
> think
> > >> there's a great opportunity here to help aging labs around the
> world
> > >> understand how they can convert from Windows to Linux, saving them
> > >> money and promoting open source. Let me know if there are
> additional
> > >> questions and I look forward to working on this project together!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > > Definitely all in favor of that!
> > >
> > > Thanks, Tom
> > >
> > >>
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