[K12OSN] Is This A Usable Thin Client For LTSP?

Dean Mumby dean at mumby.co.za
Tue Jun 12 09:54:34 UTC 2007


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.
Has anyone tested it with edubuntu ? will the 200mhz be enough for all 
the encrypting/decrypting of traffic ?
Also how does pulseaudio work with them ?

Regards
dean


>
> 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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>     Local Net Solutions,LLC
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>
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