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techidave:
I am a newbie when it comes to Linux (any flavor) so here is what I would like to do.
Set up say 10 desktop computers with Ubuntu or some other flavor that has a windows type appeal. I also need to setup some time of a Linux server for 5-20 computers, mostly for administration purposes like creating logins etc.
I have a friend who is starting a "boys ranch" and I have some white box computers without any kind of windows cd keys. I am trying really hard to be legal and not install xp and server 2003 just because I am familiar with it and I can.
Not sure how old these boys might be but they will need some alternative schooling which they already have lined up and it is web based as well.
Not sure which flavors of Linux I should use for the workstations and for a server.
I am open for suggestions.
Dave
40hz:
OK DC 'Penguin People' - let's help TechiDave out with this one. I'll start the ball rolling. :)
@TD:
Are you primarily interested in setting up something like a "school system" installation or are you thinking in more general terms.
If you're doing a school type project, there are some interesting quasi-configured alternatives (i.e Edubuntu + LTSP and Karoshi Linux) to take a look at. Karoshi might be exactly what you're looking for on the server side. Excellent documentation too! There is a demo available at their website if you want to check it out. Very nice system with a lot of the details already addressed. Although Karoshi was developed by educators, it's also good for use as a general purpose server.
For desktop use, I'd need a little more information as to who and what before I could make a responsible recommendation. Could you start feeding us the details as you get them? Let's turn the DoCo Linux crowd loose on this and get you and your friend up and running.
Links:
Karoshi: http://karoshi.linuxgfx.co.uk/
Edubuntu: www.edubuntu.org/
techidave:
Thanks for the quick reply 40hz. I had not heard of the Karoshi one before. I hope it will be as easy to use as it looks.
I was looking for some kind of server software like Active Directory for MS Windows only for Linux. Just something that would allow for central management of several workstations that are running some form of Linux. Mostly for user management.
The workstations would need internet access and the ability to run a few educational type games, keyboarding, word processing or presentation training or whatever that might come along. A few years ago I had read about Edbuntu which came with a whole bunch of software that schools might use. there are probably others by now.
Hopefully this is a start fo the right kind of info you were wanting 40hz.
Edvard:
The central server part should be easy.
Go with a Red Hat or Ubuntu LAMP server.
For the workstations, Edubuntu ought to work fine, but If you want to manage individual accounts from the server, are you thinking thin client on the workstations? If so, try here and here and a pdf here.
That ought to get you started, let's keep this ball rolling...
techidave:
I know what a lamp is but what is a LAMP, Edvard?
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