logging in or signing up Rescuing a School Technology Pogram aSGuest1832 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 49 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 26, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript "Thin-client Kiosk Computing with Old PCs" or, “Rescuing A School Technology Program” : "Thin-client Kiosk Computing with Old PCs" or, “Rescuing A School Technology Program” Steve Hargadon 916-899-1400 or 888-K12-LTSP Caveat Emptor : Caveat Emptor I am not a Linux expert! There is a lot that I have to learn. But that’s good for you… What is LTSP? : What is LTSP? “Breathe new life into used machines” Open-source Software Server Workstations (boot off of server) Back to the Future Magic How LTSP Works : How LTSP Works Picture of network Slide 5: The Story Schools’ Computer Problems : Schools’ Computer Problems You know them as well or better than I do: Budget Woes Technical Woes Maintenance Viruses David and Junior High Time Woes Non-working, Unused, or Unusable Equipment Donations: Often Just “Dumpstered” Now: Excess Computers & Disposal Benefits of LTSP--Maintenance : Benefits of LTSP--Maintenance Ease of installation Client/Server One Machine Easier Backup, Maintenance Login Machine Independent: Kids Fighting in Hawaii Other Reduced Maintenance Issues Linux Reliability (3X Help) Viruses (lack thereof) No Individual PC Maintenance (plug and play) Remote Access for Troubleshooting Reduced Wear & Tear – Solid State… Ease of Expansion or Replacement Greatly Reduced TCO Community of Users Used to Working for Free Benefits of LTSP--Financial : Benefits of LTSP--Financial Reduced Acquisition Costs Server Can Accept Donated PCs E-Rate Client-Server Technology Utilizes Open Source Software for client boot Can Utilize Open Source Software for users More Software Choices for Less Money OpenOffice Recent Reviews No License Fees No Upgrade Fees Benefits of LTSP—Usability : Benefits of LTSP—Usability Linux -- Becoming Better Known Windowing GUI—kids have no problem using Can Run Microsoft ™ Software, Server Editions Users Can Remotely Access System with Free Software Over Internet Benefits of LTSP—Refurbishment Programs : Benefits of LTSP—Refurbishment Programs Reduced PC Refurbishment Tasks Can Use P1 PCs Saves Landfill Reuse, not “Recycling” Can Remove Hard Drives Drawbacks to LTSP : Drawbacks to LTSP Linux -- Jim Lynch Story Best Use: Basic, Stable Stuff (“We Don't Do That”). Beware the Temptation to Do More (HI Guy Story) Not Microsoft ™ Microsoft ™ Windows ™ Software Difficult to Run or Requires Server Edition Software Installation, Configuration Require Learning Floppy & CD Access Not Perfected, Sound Pickup vs. Van : Pickup vs. Van Different Purposes Shift on the fly Setting Up the Thin Clients : Setting Up the Thin Clients Boot Floppy CD Hard Drive NIC Configuration Issues Mouse Video Sound Symbiont (Commercial) Solution and Its Value Slide 14: My Story My learning about LTSP, ACE. Order a Sample Server Visit with Local School District $160k 61 Windows Programs Slide 15: Canada Phone Call with Wayne Tosh Visit Plans Last Question Compaq P1, 200 MHz, 16 MB--Was There Dancing? Slide 16: Canada Slide 17: My Home Setup Slide 18: My Home Setup II Slide 19: First Install—Hilo, Hawaii 300 Students 40 Desktop Computers 1 Lab of 15 Network, No Internet, No Tech Pre-Trip : Pre-Trip Purchased Server, Switch, Cable Connectors, Cable (there), Print Server, etc. Set Up K12LTSP Configured the Server and Additional Software Actual Server Install : Actual Server Install 15 Minutes Cabling : Cabling 5 Hours Success! : Success! First Class Fighting Dual-boot Mode Added 3 PCs Right Away Tracking Memory and CPU Usage XLOGO Slide 25: Things We Add after Standard Install Flash, Adobe, Java (included) Evolution Local Emailing TeachersTool VNC Rdesktop / Windows Terminal Services Network / Workstation Printers Specialized “Launchers” Tweeks! (Nightly Purges, etc.) More Information : More Information Edubuntu and 2X NetBooter & Separating Out Boot Function Any Version of Linux Separating Out Authentication / Data Storage Multiple Application Servers: Cost Savings and Redundancy Administrator Training: GUI Helps with Familiarity Filtering: Linksys Parental Controls Resources : Resources www.SteveHargadon.com test K12OpenSource.com (look at page) EdTechLive.com interviews Q&A : Q&A You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Rescuing a School Technology Pogram aSGuest1832 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 49 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 26, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript "Thin-client Kiosk Computing with Old PCs" or, “Rescuing A School Technology Program” : "Thin-client Kiosk Computing with Old PCs" or, “Rescuing A School Technology Program” Steve Hargadon 916-899-1400 or 888-K12-LTSP Caveat Emptor : Caveat Emptor I am not a Linux expert! There is a lot that I have to learn. But that’s good for you… What is LTSP? : What is LTSP? “Breathe new life into used machines” Open-source Software Server Workstations (boot off of server) Back to the Future Magic How LTSP Works : How LTSP Works Picture of network Slide 5: The Story Schools’ Computer Problems : Schools’ Computer Problems You know them as well or better than I do: Budget Woes Technical Woes Maintenance Viruses David and Junior High Time Woes Non-working, Unused, or Unusable Equipment Donations: Often Just “Dumpstered” Now: Excess Computers & Disposal Benefits of LTSP--Maintenance : Benefits of LTSP--Maintenance Ease of installation Client/Server One Machine Easier Backup, Maintenance Login Machine Independent: Kids Fighting in Hawaii Other Reduced Maintenance Issues Linux Reliability (3X Help) Viruses (lack thereof) No Individual PC Maintenance (plug and play) Remote Access for Troubleshooting Reduced Wear & Tear – Solid State… Ease of Expansion or Replacement Greatly Reduced TCO Community of Users Used to Working for Free Benefits of LTSP--Financial : Benefits of LTSP--Financial Reduced Acquisition Costs Server Can Accept Donated PCs E-Rate Client-Server Technology Utilizes Open Source Software for client boot Can Utilize Open Source Software for users More Software Choices for Less Money OpenOffice Recent Reviews No License Fees No Upgrade Fees Benefits of LTSP—Usability : Benefits of LTSP—Usability Linux -- Becoming Better Known Windowing GUI—kids have no problem using Can Run Microsoft ™ Software, Server Editions Users Can Remotely Access System with Free Software Over Internet Benefits of LTSP—Refurbishment Programs : Benefits of LTSP—Refurbishment Programs Reduced PC Refurbishment Tasks Can Use P1 PCs Saves Landfill Reuse, not “Recycling” Can Remove Hard Drives Drawbacks to LTSP : Drawbacks to LTSP Linux -- Jim Lynch Story Best Use: Basic, Stable Stuff (“We Don't Do That”). Beware the Temptation to Do More (HI Guy Story) Not Microsoft ™ Microsoft ™ Windows ™ Software Difficult to Run or Requires Server Edition Software Installation, Configuration Require Learning Floppy & CD Access Not Perfected, Sound Pickup vs. Van : Pickup vs. Van Different Purposes Shift on the fly Setting Up the Thin Clients : Setting Up the Thin Clients Boot Floppy CD Hard Drive NIC Configuration Issues Mouse Video Sound Symbiont (Commercial) Solution and Its Value Slide 14: My Story My learning about LTSP, ACE. Order a Sample Server Visit with Local School District $160k 61 Windows Programs Slide 15: Canada Phone Call with Wayne Tosh Visit Plans Last Question Compaq P1, 200 MHz, 16 MB--Was There Dancing? Slide 16: Canada Slide 17: My Home Setup Slide 18: My Home Setup II Slide 19: First Install—Hilo, Hawaii 300 Students 40 Desktop Computers 1 Lab of 15 Network, No Internet, No Tech Pre-Trip : Pre-Trip Purchased Server, Switch, Cable Connectors, Cable (there), Print Server, etc. Set Up K12LTSP Configured the Server and Additional Software Actual Server Install : Actual Server Install 15 Minutes Cabling : Cabling 5 Hours Success! : Success! First Class Fighting Dual-boot Mode Added 3 PCs Right Away Tracking Memory and CPU Usage XLOGO Slide 25: Things We Add after Standard Install Flash, Adobe, Java (included) Evolution Local Emailing TeachersTool VNC Rdesktop / Windows Terminal Services Network / Workstation Printers Specialized “Launchers” Tweeks! (Nightly Purges, etc.) More Information : More Information Edubuntu and 2X NetBooter & Separating Out Boot Function Any Version of Linux Separating Out Authentication / Data Storage Multiple Application Servers: Cost Savings and Redundancy Administrator Training: GUI Helps with Familiarity Filtering: Linksys Parental Controls Resources : Resources www.SteveHargadon.com test K12OpenSource.com (look at page) EdTechLive.com interviews Q&A : Q&A