Re: [school-discuss] Portable applications & VPN services

[Chris Gregan <cgregan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A combo of the two is probably the most flexible since few older PCs 
support USB boot options. Having a Live CD provided at low cost, then 
perhaps selling school branded USB drives for a small profit to cover 
the CD duplication, would be an excellent approach for a school with a 
limited budget.

Chris Gregan
cgregan@xxxxxxxxxxx
Open Source Migration Specialist/Founder
Aptenix LLC-Desktop Solutions
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Justin Riddiough wrote:
> I like the original idea of using a USB stick.  If someone couldn't 
> connect to the VPN folder from some location (firewall rules, no access, 
> etc,) there could possibly be a sync / temporary working file space set 
> up on the USB stick. Which would mean users could still use the portable 
> apps without having to rely on a local drive to save information, 
> and when possible, the benefits of the VPN drive.   
>
> On 10/11/06, *Chris Gregan* <cgregan@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> <mailto:cgregan@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>
>     I guess since it would start out as a live cd, it could stay a cd. Then
>     you could have a tool where students would get an iso image or CD that
>     would log on from any PC with just a reboot. Save the cost of a USB
>     stick.