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[Mike]

On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 08:16:10PM +0100, Andy Micklethwaite wrote:
> Hello
> 
> Q1: Does anyone know of any primary schools in Derby/shire already using
> Linux? If so workstations or servers?

Overseal school has a Samba file and print server.  Queen Elizabeth Grammar School uses a lot.  The contact for this is Rob Keeling, IIRC.

> Q2: Which distro? Is Ubuntu a good place to start? Does Edubuntu offer any
> advantages?

SuSE or [K]Ubuntu are probably a good choice for the beginner.

> Q3: Grub or Lilo? - I need to maintain a Windoze setup on my desktop.

I would go with grub as lilo can get you into a pickle if you are not careful.

> Q4: I plan to access Linux from my Windoze laptop across a wireless network
> (so keeping the noisy desktop shut away!). VNC or an X-client on Windoze?

SSH

> Q5: Can Linux act as a server to a network of Windoze workstations which use
> a server-based domain to manage logins? Sorry, I've not yet learned all the
> technical terms for this sort of thing not having much network experience. I
> think I had file and print sharing going the last time I tried Linux

Yes, you need a piece of software called Samba.

> Q6: Any Moodlers out there?

Any what?!

> I'd appreciate any comments you may have!
> 
> Thanks, Andy.