Hi All,
Thanks for the kind words. I am the lead dev on that project If I can
answer any questions, feel free to ask.
Enjoy,
Scott
On Mon, 27 Oct 2008, Jordan Erickson wrote:
> Looks like a great project! Congrats. Here's to low powered thin-client
> networks and full functionality off the grid.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Jordan/Lns
>
>
>
> Bjorn Helgaas wrote:
> > Interesting application of LTSP:
> >
> > http://gnuveau.net/cgi-bin/wiki.cgi
> >
> > From the overview:
> >
> >
> > The SolarNetOne ICT terminal network was conceived and designed to solve
> > the challenging problem of how to provide Internet access and services to
> > rural and developing areas where there is no existing power or
> > communications infrastructure. This problem is solved by combining several
> > powerful technologies: Photovoltaic solar electrical systems, GNU/Linux,
> > 802.11a/b/g packet radio, commonly known as ???wifi,??? Power over
> > Ethernet, and the MIT X11 windowing system. It has been described as an
> > ???ISP in a box,??? for reasons detailed below.
> >
> > SERVER
> >
> > The SolarNetOne system incorporates a powerful server in a small form
> > factor that acts as the core of the communications system. It provides mid
> > to long range wireless internet coverage up to a 2 mile radius through its
> > integrated high power 802.11a/b/g wireless access point and high gain
> > omni-directional antenna. This configuration can be used to provide full
> > internet access, including Voice over IP telephone service, to the
> > immediate coverage area, which can be extended to longer ranges through the
> > use of wireless repeater devices. Also integrated into the server is the
> > capability for full end-to-end internet communications by means of its HTTP
> > (web), SMTP (email), DNS (domain name system), and SSH (secure shell)
> > server software.
> >
> > Additional internet services can easily be added to the network by use of
> > the APT (advanced package tool) repositories of GNU/Linux software
> > available worldwide. This is an integral part of the underlying Ubuntu
> > operating system. APT automates the often difficult task of installing and
> > updating software, making system administration tasks of installation and
> > maintenance easy, particularly when critical updates effecting network
> > security are concerned. The server itself can also be used as a network
> > console for administration or day-to-day operator use through its
> > integrated monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
> >
> > TERMINALS
> >
> > Another key feature of the SolarNetOne system is its network attached
> > terminals, which provide traditional desktop services one would normally
> > associate with using a computer, with several powerful, attractive, and
> > popular desktop environments to choose from. It comes pre-installed with
> > web browsing, email, office, multimedia, software development and web
> > development applications, as well as a choice of over 15000 other
> > applications to suit most any computing need that are free for download
> > through the APT system. The terminals themselves connect to the system???s
> > Ethernet hub, which provides both network connection and electrical power
> > to the terminals and their LCD monitors over a single CAT6 Ethernet wire.
> > This eliminates wire clutter and the need for extra power wiring costs.
> > They operate as ???thin clients??? with the majority of the workload being
> > handled by the server???s higher capacity processors, enabling superior
> > performance per over than a standalone PC architecture and significantly
> > lower maintenance workload than a similar solution of several personal
> > computers.
> >
> > Also available is full sound support through integrated audio jacks, 104
> > key keyboard, laser scroll mouse and the ability to plug USB memory sticks
> > into the terminals, allowing users to take their data with them round out
> > the terminal???s ability to provide a complete and rich user experience.
> > SolarNetOne comes standard with 5 terminals, and can expand to as many as
> > 48 terminals per server node. As an option in areas where allowed by law,
> > an ATA phone adapter provides Voice over IP telephone service through a
> > standard telephone handset.
> >
> > POWER SYSTEM
> >
> > The entire SolarNetOne system is powered by 12VDC electrical current
> > supplied through the system???s elegant solar power generation and storage
> > subsystem. Using an array of photovoltaic solar panels, an advanced charge
> > controller, ample battery storage, and a design focusing on safety, the
> > power subsystem provides for all of the electrical needs associated with
> > 24/7 server operation and 8 hours per day of terminal access. Integrated
> > circuit breakers on every segment of the power sub-system provide the
> > safest possible implementation. In addition to its excellent performance,
> > the use of solar power means no fuel costs, no polluting emissions, and a
> > long lifespan of up to 20 years of use at listed power ratings with proper
> > maintenance.
> >
> > USER APPLICATIONS
> >
> > The SolarNetOne system comes pre-installed with a wide variety of user
> > applications. For the user, these include:
> >
> > Mozilla Firefox suite for web browsing and email
> > Evolution for email and calendering
> > OpenOffice? for office applications
> > GIMP and InkScape? for bitmap and vector graphics, respectively
> > Xmms, Xine, and Mplayer for multimedia playback
> > X-chat and Gaim for chat/instant messaging
> > Xaos fractal explorer
> > Bluefish html editor
> > and, a wide variety of games, and a choice of Enlightenment 17, Gnome,
> > and Fluxbox desktops environments.
> >
> > Security and feature updates to these packages are available, as well as
> > access to over 15000 other pre-compiled software packages in the Ubuntu
> > repositories available via the integrated APT packaging system. Ubuntu
> > comes GUI tools like the Synaptic Package Manager to add or remove
> > applications, as well as the underlying apt-get, apt-cache, and apt-file
> > command line tools, which Synaptic makes use of. The system also includes
> > python, perl, and shell interpreters, as well as gcc and its family of
> > compilers, libraries, debuggers and linkers for C and C++ development.
> >
> > CONCLUSION
> >
> > The SolarNetOne integrated communications system provides modern,
> > efficient, powerful and easily maintainable internet services and access
> > infrastructure specifically designed to overcome the challenges inherent in
> > off-grid and remote location scenarios. By combining several cutting edge
> > technologies, the SolarNetOne system stands head and shoulders above other
> > methods of addressing the aforementioned problems of providing internet
> > services and connectivity in some of the most challenging circumstances.
> > Designed for safety, longevity, elegance, and ecological friendliness, the
> > SolarNetOne system can effectively solve the problems facing anyone seeking
> > to deploy internet communications to developing areas for many years to
> > come.
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