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Re: [school-discuss] Fwd: Linux LiveCD Distribution (original contact)

Uno,
This is not a link to the specific LiveCD mentioned (Chris will have to provide that), but here is a good listing of many of the LiveCDs that are available: http://www.frozentech.com/content/livecd.php 

Also, here is a nicely written review of several Cds over at OSNews:
http://www.osnews.com/story.php/9569/Linux-LiveCD-Roundup/

Cheers

Chris Gregan
Open Source Consultant/Founder
Aptenix LLC Desktop Solutions
New Market MD 21774
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Uno Kitty wrote:
I'm interested in hearing more concerning this Linux LiveCD. Currently, I use Knoppix along with a variety of other LiveCDs.
However, I've searched Schoolforge and their LiveCD page seems empty. Can someone post a link to more information concerning the LiveCD mentioned in this post? Or a link to the distribution page, where it can be downloaded? 

Thanks in advance,
Uno

    Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:10:31 -0700
    From: jriddiough@xxxxxxxxx
    To: schoolforge-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Subject: [school-discuss] Fwd: Linux LiveCD Distribution (original
    contact)

    If the last email I sent out didn't make sense..this was the
    initial contact from Chris.
    ---------- Forwarded message ----------
    From: *Chris Yates*
    Date: Sep 12, 2007 2:46 PM
    Subject: Linux LiveCD Distribution
    To: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

    Hello,

    I have been working on a Linux LiveCD Distribution
    specifically for Schoolforge.

    It is built on the latest stable Linux Kernel, and
    includes the latest stable versions of the software
    listed on schoolforge.net <http://schoolforge.net>.

    There are two versions, a LiveCD @ 680MB and a LiveDVD
    @ 1.3GB.

    The LiveCD includes a base suite of general use
    software, with around 160MB available for additional
    files such as tests and homework pages.

    The LiveDVD includes as much FOSS packages as I could
    find, with up to 2GB of additional space available for
    additional files or media.

    LiveUSB thumbdrives can be produced as requested, and
    both the LiveCD and the LiveDVD include tools to
    produce any LiveMEDIA on demand.

    This live distribution can be installed, modified,
    added to, and then captured back to LiveDVD. This
    allows for teachers to produce custom live media
    containing all of the software and files that their
    students need. They can then duplicate the LiveDVD and
    give them to their students. This way, all of the
    students have the correct files and software no matter
    what computer they are using.

    This also makes large scale deployment very easy, only
    need to set up one computer exactly the way you want
    it, then create a live system image from that
    computer.

    Boot and install all other computers with this image,
    and viola, you have a homogenus network, all with
    identical files, software and settings.

    My goal is to build a library of curricula produced by
    educators and end users. The software is currently
    free, but the educational material is not widely
    available for free.

    An open and free library of schoolbooks should be
    built by and available to our users.

    The LiveCD is ready. If you are interested in this,
    please respond.

    Thank You,
    Chris Yates
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