Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Edubuntu link

http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/edubuntu/releases/10.10/release/

This is the link containing the downloads for Edubuntu 10.10.  The i386 edition is the one we will be using.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Questions for Linux Terminal Services Project

Questions:

- How to install Linux Terminal Services
- What does the school network look like?
- Are there already wires in place (that could run to the new “server”)?
- Does the room have sufficient power? Is the power distributed appropriately for this setup?
- What types of applications does the school need?
- Who will support the system?
- How will we document the setup?
- What are FAQs?
- What are the best open source applications for elementary school students?
- Edubuntu version?
- How is technology used in the existing curriculum?
- What is the Internet speed? Routing info? Who supports technology for the school?
- Approximately how many machines are candidates to become terminals?
- Environmental controls (no air conditioning)?
- Peripherals (keyboard, mouse, cables, etc)?
- Project blog whitfield.ltsp.blogspot.com