> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tue, 22 Jul 2003, Peter Fenelon wrote: > > > hi, if using puTTY or teraterm to access a linux server from > windows based > > workstations allow the user to use the linux GUI, or just the > command line? > > I am wanting to install a linux server on a primary school windows > network, > > so year 6 students can access it and become familiar with other > then > > microsoft operating systems, but think I will need the KDE or Gnome > > interface to get their interest. > > If you want them to access the GUI, then you need VNC, or some kind > of > X-server for the WindoZe box. > > You might be better off installing cygwin on the WindoZe machines to > make > them look/work like Linux - check out www.cygwin.com for more info.
Have you considered using knoppix boot CD's on the Windows machines. This turns the machines into Linux boxes temporarily. Thanks KenF -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
