On Tue, Mar 4, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Barb Tabor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hello. We are going to be purchasing 30 new computers and a server for a new > Edubuntu thin client lab. > I am wondering if anyone can make suggestions on what the best equipment > would be to do this. > The lab will mostly be used by grades K-5 using the Internet for research, > educational activities, word processing/printing and Renaissance Place. > Any suggestions are welcome. > Thanks.
Here is what we did for a similar sized project. Server: Dual core CPU 8GB RAM 4 SATA Hard Drives, 250GB in a RAID 10 configuration Motherboard with dual on-board 10/100/1000 NICs Cheap video card Standard peripherals -I focused on RAM and Ethernet Speed as the two most important factors for the server Clients: Cheap CPU 1 GB RAM On-board 10/100 NIC, On-board Video card Standard peripherals (hard drive, keyboard, etc.) High-end power supply and CPU fan (if all these computers are in one room, fan noise is a big deal) Switches: Cisco 2950T (the ones with two copper Gigabit ports) We used the vanilla 7.10 Server and Thin Client set-up, even though the client PCs will handle Thick Client duty. The thin client model is much easier to administer (one machine to keep updated, no need for LDAP, etc). Why spend any money on the client? For us, it was a hedge against the future. From recent posts, it looks like the "low-fat" clients of recent posts will be perfect for our environment. And who knows, we may decide to use LDAP and true thick clients someday soon. I would echo the earlier post about getting help to put the machines together, my 5th Grader was more than capable of assisting with assembly. Get a few parents to "help" their kids do it. Most adults can put a machine together once you show them the proper procedure. Hope that helps, Charles -- edubuntu-users mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-users
