Obtaining Linux-ready thin-clients

David Harrison dharrison at xplornet.com
Thu Oct 25 20:58:22 UTC 2007


Why not try Computers for Schools? 
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Dave

Sanjay Sodhi wrote:
> Hi there,
> I have recently been involved in getting students at my school exposed 
> to Linux. It seems to have been resolved, by and large, that 
> installing Linux/Ubuntu on school computers is not a viable option, 
> and they simply can't keep up with the LiveCD. I would, however, be 
> able to use non-school board computers, if I could get hold of them.
>  
> I have a PC that meets Edubuntu/LTSP server hardware requirements for 
> a small setup, and I'm quite keen on pursuing this further. The 
> trouble is that any venture would have to be funded right out of my 
> pocket.
>
> I have a few hundred dollars that I can use to purchase thin-clients 
> that would be implemented in an educational environment. So long as 
> they meet Edubuntu requirements, all is well.
>
> Does anyone know somewhere that I can get hold of cheap computers that 
> I could use? As far as quantity goes, I don't think I will need any 
> more than six at the most.
>  
> Thanks!
> Sanjay
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