Re: [school-discuss] So long windows

["Uno Kitty" <unokitty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Regarding running Linux in a Windows Lab.

For the past few years, I've used LiveCDs to run Linux in a Windows lab. I 
prepare Knoppix CDs for my students to boot their desktop computers while I 
boot my Windows XP portable from a USB stick.

By default, the Knoppix CDs do not write to the hard drives so existing 
Windows setups aren't impacted. Just make sure that your computer's BIOS 
supports booting from the CD. Most computers manufactured after 2001 should 
support this.

I've done workshops at a variety of labs at a variety of schools and have 
never had a hardware problem booting Knoppix. Though, I'm still careful to 
test it prior to the workshop. Be advised that Knoppix, like many LiveCDs, 
can have difficulty configuring the wireless network cards on some 
portables.

Knoppix comes standard with Open Office. Though, most of my students prefer 
Google Docs.

You can find more information about Knoppix at:
http://knoppix.net/

There is an older, but still relevant article at IBM developer's works:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-knopp.html

I posted some other links on an Angelfire page at:
http://www.angelfire.com/tx/netessentials/knoppixlinks.html

When I feel the need to monitor, I normally use a tool like Etherape which 
comes on several LiveCD distributions. (I use BackTrack.) For more 
information see:
http://etherape.sourceforge.net/
http://www.remote-exploit.org/backtrack.html

Please keep us informed concerning your Linux efforts.

Best of luck.
Uno

> From: Doug <drloss@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> John Mitchell wrote:
> > Is there a linux program comparable to Netsupport School that allows 
> > central control of computers from a single teacher station? If not I can 
> > live with it. Either way, windows is getting kicked to the curb. I'm 
> > free...
> Georges Khaznadar, one of the managers of this project, used to be a member 
> of this mailing list.  He may still be.  Here's the FreshMeat listing for 
> labomanager:
>
> http://freshmeat.net/projects/labomanager/
>
> It was intended to do what you're asking for, I think.  But it hasn't been 
> updated recently and I don't know it's status.
>
> Doug

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