On Thu, 2007-04-12 at 20:29 +0000, nneff wrote:
> I looked at the following wiki pages which include instructions on how
> to clone computer, update the cloning image, etc.
>
> http://64.34.164.208/~bworks/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=cloning_linux&s=cloning
> http://64.34.164.208/~bworks/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=imaging_a_linux_disk&s=cloning
> http://64.34.164.208/~bworks/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=updating_linux_image&s=cloning
>
> I'm kinda fuzzy on the instructions on each of the three pages, and
> have some questions/suggestions:
>
> 1) What is meant by "cloning computer"? I'm not sure whether the
> Linux image is on the external disk, or whether it's on the "Cloning
> Machine's" disk. Perhaps some definitions at the top of the page
> would be helpful.
The 'cloning machine' ('Cloning a Linux Drive') is generally the shop's
Linux server, which is what we have been using to clone drives. The
scripts are stored on it, as are the most recent Debian images.
> 2) I've never heard of a USB/FW enclosure. I had to look it up
> before I understood. Maybe add something like "USB/FW enclosure
> allows you to take an ordinary SATA hard drive and plug it into a
> computer's FW / USB port". Better yet, we should have a "definitions"
> page and link to the definition :)
That sounds very useful ("definitions" page).
> 3) Maybe a bit more detailed Overview on each page would help:
> "When you want to install Linux to a student's computer....",
>
> "When you want to update the Linux image that you install on student
> computers....."
>
> "When you want to create a new master Linux image ....."
>
> If anyone wants to clarify the pages, or respond with answers to
> some/all the questions here, I'd be glad to update the wiki.
Nate, this is EXACTLY why we want more volunteers to read the wiki pages
-- yes, by all means, take a shot at editing the wiki pages (cool part
about wiki is, it keeps track of edits/revisions).
Also, if you could take the time, read through the instructions under
"Linux Program" on the graduate machine build process
http://64.34.164.208/~bworks/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=graduate_machine_build_process
That is the 'core' of the program, in that it details how to build our
Linux graduate machines for the kids.
Also, I linked your 'email class' page, putting it in the table under
'Education' along with the other notes on classes.
Hope to see you Saturday.
t.
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