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[LAP] (fwd) [india-gii] Re: Wireless and Linux

Raju Mathur
Thu, 26 Sep 2002 07:12:00 -0700

Please see point 2: this is manna from heaven!  Can we work out a team
to quickly meet Prof Khanna, get his requirements and assist in
setting up a Linux-based lab for DSE?

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From: "Dr.Sri Ram Khanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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To: Arun Mehta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [india-gii] Re: Wireless and Linux
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 18:59:18 +0500

From: Sri Ram Khanna, Professor of Commerce,Delhi School of Economics,
University of Delhi and Managing Trustee, Consumer VOICE

To: Arun:

Dear Arun: I have been watching the postings on this list for a long time
but have posted a response only ocassionally. This is one of the ocassions
to post a response

1.I would be happy to recieve your write up on the "wireless optical
comm".Along with the writeup can you please advise me if an 802.11 wireless
network can be set up at low cost in new delhi ?If yes, which vendor can
install it and how much can it cost ,Is it affordable for a double storey
building housing 20 PCs on different floors ? 

2. I am involved is setting up a computer lab for our students at the
Deptt. of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics. I and my colleagues are not
familiar with Linux and have used mainly Microsoft packages. My respose is
to your  comments :

" the cheapest, easy to maintain and upgrade hardware, with plenty of
software available for it, is the IBM compatible PC (running Linux)"

What is your advise on the Linux software that can be used ? Is it possible
for a PC to use both Linux and Micrsoft on the same machine in parallel ?
If yes, how to do that ?
Can you list Linux software that can replace MSOffice ?

 A response to para 1 and 2 would be appreciated.

regards S R Khanna 


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