[luau] Looking for school LTSP project

[R. Scott Belford]

A little while ago some of this was discussed on the list, and it is 
clear that there are a lot of us willing to pitch in and do something 
for the schools.  Warren has arranged for a place to store hardware 
while it is combed through.  I have not had any success sucking any 
hardware from the few contacts I have made at UH.  You mention surplus 
military hardware, Jeff.  Do you have access to this source?  It seems 
like once enough hardware is contributed we would have enough for an 
installation somewhere.  If that somewhere is not one of the schools 
Warren has recently spoken to, then surely we can find one that would 
accept the help.  I got the sense that Brian Chee may have a lot to add 
to this endeavor.  With the recent budget deficiencies, this may come at 
a good time.  I really don't know if there is a Union or a centralized 
bureaucracy that we must go through in order to get public school x to 
do this; surely private schools will be more navigable but less needy.  
Your enthusiasm for this is shared by many, Jeff.  Hopefully we can all 
be successful in contributing some part to this as it evolves and takes 
a productive form.

scott


On Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at 08:32 PM, Jeff Zidek wrote:

> I originally was reluctant to be a full fledged Linux advocate but now I
> have changed my thinking.  I successfully used Samba to hook up a small
> student lab but still was stuck with M$ on the clients.  After setting
> up a LTSP server and client using Redhat 7.2 with a Gnome Desktop I am a
> convert completely.  I can no longer see a need for M$ software.  It
> does everything I need and does it easier.  I still have to work with M$
> software at work but I would like to setup a school computer lab at a
> school on the windward side.  I will be on vacation for about a week so
> if anyone hears about a needy school that is interested I am game.  I
> want to apply for the Intel processors and setup diskless  workstations
> using donated machines from the military.  I just need a school with an
> open mind that is willing to spend a little bit of money to make it
> happen.  I will be monitoring the list while on vacation and any input
> would be appreciated.   Thanks   Jeff Zidek
>
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