Re: [SLUG] Chance to Promote LINUX.

From: Scott Piper (piper@ij.net)
Date: Fri Feb 06 2004 - 15:50:19 EST


I would use the Linux Terminal Server Project (http://www.ltsp.org) and
have a server machine with gobs of cheap ram and then diskless
workstations cobbled together with a cheap all in one MB in a case. It
shouldn't cost too much to accomplish.

scott

wchast@utilpart.com wrote:

>Folks,
>The church I attend wants to upgrade their computers, the pastor
>asked me to look at what would be needed to do so. I of course
>am going to offer as first choice a network of LINUX boxes with
>the software that will replace MS Office (Open Office, Star Office,
>what ever it takes) and the other stuff that they use.
>
>Can I get some recommendations here as to what machines, most of
>what they do are just word processing, some spread sheets and a
>bit of image work.
>
>They are looking at replacing 4 machines. I also want to put a
>file server on the network and be done with it.
>
>So looking for input on machines and other software, also distros,
>I use RH here at home. I thought I would do the same there and since
>they are most familiar with windows I would use KDE as the desk top
>to make the transisition easier.
>
>This is a volunteer thing so I am not getting any remuneration for
>it. Just a chance to get LINUX in front of more people.
>
>
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