[school-discuss] LTSP First Time

[daniel.hunt@iibbank.ie]

Hey there everyone,

this is my first time on this list so go easy eh? :o)

I'm basically trying to 'gently push' the school towards linux - as the LTSP
(ltsp.org) project will make _everything_ alot easier to do :) the only
problem is the fact that they need a new server! (Microsoft licensing fees
are RIDICULOUS!)

I'm opting for a dual xeon box with 2x gig lan connected to a 100LAN network
... theres two labs, each on their own subnet, so thats why i'm going to use
two server lan cards.

I've been quoted for roughly 3500Euro (down from retail price of 6500E) from
Dell.

One thing that I am concerned about is that the computers teacher doesnt
mind the pupils playing network
games (such as AvP (Aliens versus Predator) or Quake etc ...) - I know in
linux you can still play some FPS
games, but with LTSP I can see this being a problem! :) Has anyone got any
comments on this?

Thanks
Daniel



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