At 11:45 AM 8/27/99 +0700, you wrote:
>(Was: Re: X Window Server for DOS)
>Back to the subject, this "thin client" approach might provide a
>way out from this situation.
>
>Thus, how about setting up an low cost community cybercafe, which
>consisting of a single powerful X-Window server, *sharing* (also)
>a single internet account to a bunch of SurvPCs via LAN? Another
>advantage, the server could also be loaded with newer offline apps,
>which normally only usable on more powerful PC's than the actual
>thin clients.
>You see, the only expensive component here is the server hardware.
>The rest including older NICs (LAN cards) are SurvPC equipments,
>which could be gathered for almost free from surplus outlets,
>charity orgs, or donations. But I'm affraid this might only true
>for the US and some part of Europe, which I keep heard have a huge
>overstock of old 'puter stuff.
>--Eko
I have this image someday of serving very basic ISP to survPCs from my
basement using my regular telephone line and the cable modem internet I
have. I'm just now working towards being able to remote session from away
from home. When I can get smtp and Pop mail between home and laptop, that
will satisfy me. Ppl who want to surf can go to the library, I want to
provide them with email so they can access lists like this, and other
discussion/support groups. I figure to get those I can onto local ISPs or
the freenet and for those whom that won't work, run from my house.
Long way to go though. Just put together a 486 for server and I'm going to
install the linux on it at school so the class can watch along on the
process next week. Only thing is, I have the nics to get my home machings
linked, but not the hub! hehe. I'll just keep wishing. i wished so hard
for a laptop, I have three! Anyone have a power supply for an epson 286
laptop?
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