We need a show system

[Alan Dayley]

As someone already mentioned: Linux Terminal Server Project. (http://ltsp.org)  
There is also a variant designed for easy installation in schools but it can 
be successfully used in businesses too called K-12 LTSP. (http://k12ltsp.org)

A brief explanation from the latter site:

"K12LTSP is based on RedHat Linux and the LTSP terminal server packages. It's 
easy to install and configure. It's distributed under the GNU General Public 
License . That means it's free and it's based on Open Source software.
 
"Once installed K12LTSP lets you boot diskless workstations from an 
applications server. You can use old PC's as diskless clients or buy new ones 
for under $200 each.
 
"All applications run on the terminal server. Workstations are "thin." They 
have no software or hard drives. Thin-clients are perfect for schools because 
they are easy to install and require little maintenance. They are reliable 
and immune to malicious tampering and viruses."
 
Each workstation looks and behaves to it's user as an independent computer but 
all the software, including the OS, is running on the server.  Older 
computers can be used as the terminal workstations since the power required 
for the applications is required in the server.  A minor portion of the money 
saved by not having to buy powerful workstations is used to make a beefy 
server.  Thus, save money on software licenses, save money on hardware, get 
all the benefits I described in my first email of this thread.

Alan

On Thursday 25 July 2002 10:53 pm, Trent Shipley wrote:
> What is LTSP setup?
>