Which hardware?

[François BARILLON]

> Essentially, my question is - does anyone have experience with
> Edubuntu/LTSP for around 32 clients? Most of the examples I've seen
> online are for 10 to 15 machines. Will 4GB of RAM on the server do it,
> or will that slow things down? It'll mainly be used for running
> OpenOffice and firefox. Are there any servers you would recommend?
> Also, is using OpenMosix with LTSP a good plan? I'm looking to make
> everything as scalable and extendable as possible.
With 4gb, you could theorically run 40 clients (512 + 50 / TX).

But all elements have to be fast :
- 100 mb ethernet switch
- one or two Sata/scsii hard disks

I give in exemple An Abuledu pro server (abuledu is based on debian
two) :
http://www.abuledu.com/article.php3?id_article=46
> 
> On the client side, I'd be looking to start with the current machines,
> but move over in time to 'proper' thin clients, maybe the HP t5710 or
> one of the LTSP branded ones. Any hints / tips / reccomendations?
I think you could buy network card able to boot in pxe (if the client
runs out, you can get back the network card).
- 3com 905CX-TX-M

François, Blois, France