[K12OSN] Is This A Usable Thin Client For LTSP?
Peter Scheie
peter at scheie.homedns.org
Sat Jun 9 23:05:51 UTC 2007
Hmm, haven't tried it. I'll pick up a CF sometime and let you know.
Rob Owens wrote:
> 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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