[K12OSN] Is This A Usable Thin Client For LTSP?
Rob Owens
rowens at ptd.net
Sat Jun 9 22:02:06 UTC 2007
Does the Compact Flash slot get recognized as a local device?
On Sat, Jun 09, 2007 at 02:24:39PM -0500, Peter Scheie wrote:
> This is also known as the eBox 2300. I have one, it works fine with
> K12LTSP including sound; I think I had to use the vesa driver for X. As
> has been mentioned before, the video is fine although not quite
> 'snappy'. But if you had a classroom of nothing but these, users
> wouldn't notice the difference. Considering the price and size, I think
> they're pretty nifty.
>
> Peter
>
> Jim Anderson wrote:
> >I've tested this $100 computer as a thin client with K12LTSP and it
> >works fine one you set it to boot from the NIC:
> >
> >http://www.ewayco.com/51-embedded-systems-100-PC-mini-ITX-low-cost/100-tu-low-cost-pc-thin-client-embedded-system.html
> >
> >It comes with a 200 MHz CPU and 128 MB RAM. The shared video memory can
> >be set to a number of settings. 8 or 16 MB works fine. I have tested
> >the sound, so I can't say whether it works or not with K12LTSP.
> >
> >Jim Anderson
> >
> >On 6/2/07, *James P. Kinney III* <jkinney at localnetsolutions.com
> ><mailto:jkinney at localnetsolutions.com>> wrote:
> >
> > That system comes with a version of windows already installed.
> > A. Getting it off may not be possible
> > B. Getting a PXE boot capability may be impossible
> > C. Installing a Linux flash OS may not be possible
> >
> > I would not recommend this device unless you just want to get one and
> > do
> > some tinkering to convert it into an LTSP compatible device.
> >
> > On Sat, 2007-06-02 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Hill wrote:
> > > Hello group,
> > >
> > > Would anyone care to comment on whether or not this thin client
> > > described below could work well for LTSP? I believe the system
> > has a
> > > 32MB DOM. I am inexperienced with DOM's and thin client only
> > > machines. Could the etherboot script be placed there?
> > >
> > > Thanks for any comments.
> > >
> > > Bob Hill
> > >
> > >
> > > The Optoma ST320 is an easy way to deliver server based applications
> > > locally or remotely.
> > > No more Bios configuration problems, incorrect drivers or mechanical
> > > failures. Everything
> > > is ready to go straight out of the box.
> > >
> > > Thin Client terminals can be set-up with custom configurations,
> > before
> > > they reach the end user.
> > > Once in place, the OptoViewTM Remote Management software ensures
> > peak
> > > performance from
> > > your network configuration.*
> > >
> > > In fact this unit will plug right into your network and can be
> > used as a
> > > web browsing terminal immediately!
> > >
> > > _Specifications_
> > >
> > > _Operating System_
> > > *Windows CE4.2 O/S & Integrated I.E. Browser Standard Package
> > > Supports RDP/ICA and Secure ICA w Thin Client Terminal
> > > w Universal Power Supply
> > > Remote Configuration and Management w PS/2 Mouse
> > > Image/BIOS Upgrade over FTP/TFTP w Quick Start Card
> > >
> > > *_Hardware_
> > > *NS Geode GX-1 300/333MHz C.P.U.
> > > SDRAM (SO-DIMM) 64MB
> > > Flash Memory 32MB Keyboard Locales*
> > >
> > > _NetWorking_
> > > *10/100 Base-T Fast EtherNet
> > > Wake-On-LAN Ready
> > > TCP/IP with DNS/WINS and DHCP
> > > Point-To-Point Protocol
> > >
> > > *
> > > _Video_
> > > *VESA Monitor Support CRT/LCD
> > > Resolution 60 70 72 75 85
> > > 640x480 VGA
> > > 800x600 SVGA * * *
> > > 1024x768 XGA * * * *
> > > 1280x1024 SXGA * * * *
> > >
> > > *_Audio_
> > > *Microphone In
> > > Headphones Out
> > > Audio Out
> > >
> > > *_I/O Connectors_
> > > *One DC Jack for Power
> > > One RJ-45 for 10/100 Base-T EtherNet
> > > Two PS/2 for Mouse & KeyBoard
> > > One DB9 for Serial Port (115.2K Baud)
> > > One DB25 for Parallel Port (ECP/EPP)
> > > Three 3.5" Jacks for Audio
> > > One DB15 SVGA Connector
> > > Two USB 1.1 Ports*
> > >
> > > _Indicators_
> > > *Two NetWork Adapter Indicators
> > > (Connection Power & Tx/Rx)
> > > Power On Indicator
> > >
> > > *_Power_
> > > *10W Maximum Power Consumption
> > > A/C Input 100-240V 50~60Hz
> > >
> > > *__*
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > --
> > James P. Kinney III
> > CEO & Director of Engineering
> > Local Net Solutions,LLC
> > 770-493-8244
> > http://www.localnetsolutions.com <http://www.localnetsolutions.com>
> >
> > GPG ID: 829C6CA7 James P. Kinney III (M.S. Physics)
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