Hello everyone,

 

I am looking at using LTSP for small public libraries in order to extend
their current level of technology. I've yet to attempt working with LTSP
and diskless workstations.  So, that being said, I'd like to experiment
with some older machines.  Before I begin, I'd like to ask some
questions.

 

I have a several pc's I can experiment with for a limited time.
(Eventually, we will be giving them away to poor libraries that need an
extra pc.) 

I have one pc with a 550 Mhz processor and 256 mb ram that could be used
as the server, although I could add more memory as needed.  The pc has a
10 gb hard drive. I can outfit with 3com nic. 

I also have 2 - 300 Mhz and one 266 Mhz machine for use as terminals
with about 128 mb ram and can be used with 3com nic's or wireless
Lucent/Orinoco cards.

Here's my question:  Will the 300 Mhz and 266 Mhz pc's work ok as a
diskless workstation using LTSP?  Or should I look for faster
processors?

I would like to prove a case that older pc's work fine using old
equipment when setup as diskless workstations and LTSP on a Linux
server.

If anyone has an words of wisdom they would like to impart, regarding
x86 pc's, memory memory spec's for a linux server running LTSP,
processors, or anything else, I'd appreciate it.  I'll post what I learn
after I take off the lab coat.

 

Thanks.


Jerry McCulley
Technology Consultant
Northeast Texas Library System
625 Garland, TX 75040
972-205-2569
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



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