[sf-lug] Creating a Linux Lab

[Tom Haddon]

On Sun, 2007-07-01 at 12:18 -0700, Jason Turner wrote:
> One more vote for Sunday, July 8th.
> 

Just came across this article, which makes interesting reading:

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/linux_terminal_server

Talks about setting up Edubuntu server as a Linux Terminal Server (seems
to be pretty straightforward) and then having the clients connect/boot
over the network. A lot less maintenance (only one machine to backup),
and potentially easily expandable to additional clients. However, this
may be the deal breaker for us:

"For up to 10 clients, and modest services, use a recent desktop PC with
1GB of RAM and an extra NIC."

Not sure if there's a machine that would qualify for these specs. It
might be possible to move some RAM around in some of the machines that
are on site, but in any case, something to think about/test and/or
discuss. 

There's always the option of doing a straight install on each machine if
that's the way we'd rather go, or if this type of "server class" machine
isn't available.

Thanks, Tom

> 
> --
> jt
> 
> 
> On Jun 29, 2007, at 6:43 PM, Tom Haddon wrote:
> 
> > 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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