With as much as the want the workstation to perform, it sounds more like you would really only need a domain controller for authentication, what would be the need of having an LTSP if the programs, and data are being stored on the workstation. Except for the point of a single point of install (but with a lot of effort for your scenario).
I think the best solution for your situation is to try to find a new use for the harddrives... someone mentioned IDE raid on server, granted its not extremely reliable, but it would be a start. Or you could build some sort of network appliance (easily done under linux) and setup some sort of file storage, either ftp or samba based... and use that as a massive depository for files for the school. I could think of some other designs, but this is a little different situation, as a consultant, you might try to question their reasoning for wanting/needing to use the local HD? Joey -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Adrian D'Costa Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 4:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Ltsp-discuss] best solution Hi, I am being assigned a project for a school. They have a tight budget. Right now the are on a windows 2000 server and 28 nodes. The server is P III 800 Mhz, 64 mb ram, 40 GB hdd and a DSL connection using a usb modem. The nodes P III, 450 Mhz, 64 mb ram, 40 GB HDD. Some have cdroms some scanners. All the NICs are Rl8193 I plan to use RH 7.0 or RH 7.2. I will be using ltsp obviously. The server ram has to increase too. Right now they have the usual MS works and paying too much of licence and other things associated with MS. I have them a suggestion to switch to Linux. The accepted the offer. Their only request is that they need to utlise each node's harddisk. They would be using Netscape, StarOffice, Java and the usual stuff for schools. I have some knowledge in Linux but not successfully in installing ltsp on my home systems. I think I can use local applications and would use each harddisk etherboot to the server using etherboot's lilo option. So I need you people's assistance in what would be the best way. Thanks Adrian ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.openprojects.net ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.openprojects.net
