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[Malcolm Neal]

In this months PCW there is a letter about Linux in schools and EduBuntu is the suggested solution
 
malcolm

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	From: sderby-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk on behalf of Mike 
	Sent: Sat 09/06/2007 12:54 
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	On Wed, Jun 06, 2007 at 08:16:10PM 񩀔, 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.
	
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