Sabi ni Manny noong Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:34:00 +0800
> These are some specs are for a Linux X-terminal network. There will be 10
> diskless terminals and 1 network server. The network is for a computer lab
> in a school. Students will be trained in basic computer and internet skills.
> We'll run Redf hat 6.2 and StarOffice 5.2. A few students and teachers are
> expected to do a little programming, but not a whole lot. What do you guys
think
> of the specs? Any comments are welcome.
>
> Linux X-terminal workstation
>
> Processor : AMD K62-500, or Intel PIII-500, or similar processor.
> (minimum: Intel PII-450)
> RAM : 32MB
> Hard disk : none
> multimedia : 16-bit or 32-bit sound card*, multimedia speakers
> video : 4MB AGP video card (separate from motherboard)**
> Network card : 10/100 Ethernet card
> Monitor : 15-inch SVGA
> Peripherals : standard 101-key keyboard, 2-button serial mouse
Linux shouldn't have any problems with PS/2 mice, so suggest we stay open to
that alternative, especially if there's no significant diff in price.
> ROM : custom boot ROM to connect temrinal to network
Say, just how mature is that Linux-on-ROM thang?
> Ports : printer port, 2 x serial ports, joystick, USB port
>
>
> Notes:
> * Soundblaster compatible
> ** Preferably the video card should be separate; video built-in on the
> motherboard is NOT recommended.
>
>
> Linux Network Server
>
> Processor : Intel Xeon-500, or Intel PIII-667
> RAM : 512MB
Suggest expandability to at least 1024MB, possibly more. I think 512 should be
OK for a 10-PC network doing mostly Internet stuff and Star Office, but there's
the possibility of students wanting to learn programming.
> Hard disk : 2 x SCSI 20GB or 1 x SCSI 36GB
> CD ROM : 52X CD ROM drive
> Floppy : 1.44MB floppy drive
> video : 4MB AGP video card**
Not really necessary. In fact, you could do with an old ISA 1MB Trident. I have
one, can trade it in for the AGP card, at no cost to the project. Seriously, the
server can even be headless, and I suggest that we don't install a monitor or
fancy graphics card on it, to discourage its use. If we're thinking of the
teacher, suggest we assign another PC specifically for him or her.
> Modem : US Robotics 56K external fax/modem
> Network card : 10/100 Ethernet card
> Monitor : 15 SVGA monitor
> Peripherals : standard 101-key keyboard, two-button serial mouse
Even these won't be necessary if the server will be headless.
> Ports : printer port, 2 x serial ports, joystick, USB
>
>
> Others
>
> LAN hub (16-port)
Make this a switch. They've come down in price anyways.
> printer (preferably laser)
On another, related tack, the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) would like
to see such a setup in action, in part to dispel their skepticism about how well
Linux works. The late, lamented Linux Philippines had diskless workstations, and
obviously we can't show that. Anyone have a diskless workstation setup that we
can show to the LCF?
Mabuhay.
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