[K12OSN] OT: FOG
David Trask
dtrask at vcsvikings.org
Mon Sep 10 12:14:18 UTC 2007
"Support list for open source software in schools." <k12osn at redhat.com>
writes:
>This post may be off topic for this mailing list, but I hope this may be
>able to help some people.
>
>I have created another open-source project that is called FOG, which
>stands for Free, Open-source Ghost.
>
>It is a computer imaging solution for Windows XP machines with a single
>partition (and Vista soon). It uses PXE to boot the computers and image
>them with a small Linux OS, no floppy disks, bootable CDs or USB drives
>needed. It is all managed via a web interface and is very easy to use
>and setup. It even includes a Windows service to change the Windows host
>name after imaging. It allows users to image whole groups of computers,
>like a floor or computer lab and a whole bunch of other features. The
>server runs on Fedora 7 and comes with a installation wizard.
>
>If you want to check it out it is completely open-source and free!
>
>http://www.sf.net/projects/freeghost
>
>
>Sorry again for posting off topic.
Are you kidding? This is great! Thanks for sharing!
David N. Trask
Technology Teacher/Director
Vassalboro Community School
dtrask at vcsvikings.org
(207)923-3100
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