[school-discuss] Re: [K12OSN] RE: Supporting Macs on Linux Server

[David Bucknell <david@members.iteachnet.org>]

Dear k-12OS and Schoolforge,

I'd like to thank all of you who responded to my question about Macintosh
workstations supported by Linux servers. You supplied a fantastic amount of
quality information. From what I've read Linux is the server of choice for
cross-platform environments! Nice going.

David


> David Bucknell wrote:
> > 
> > I just received this question from a school superintendent -- the real
> school
> > policy setter -- asking about experience supporting Mac workstations on a
> Linux
> > server. I use samba to support wintel boxes, but have only read about
> Netatalk
> > until now. Could experienced users please respond?
> > 
> > Here's the question, obviously backed up by a tech person who's done the
> basic
> > research:
> > 
> > "If you do use Linux, do  you use it in a Macintosh environment and how
> do
> > you find the Netatalk solution working on your network for older boxes
> > versus OS X? Do you use Red Hat or YellowDog or what ever distribution?

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