[QCLUG] Linux VS MS

[Mark Riedesel]

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> Called the Director of the Scott County system today. His response was
> that Blue Grass Library could use a third computer. Kids play browser
> based online games so adults can't use one or both computers. A third
> machine "for kids" would be great.
>
> He has no problem with Linux IF:
> 1)  the computer is powerful enough to play whatever the kids want to play
> 2)  native Linux games installed on the HD are OK (they must approve)
> 3)  their current IT people do not have to support it
> 4)  remote access for most/some support is OK
> 5)  we must promise to provide the support, any needed training and any
> needed documentation (details to be discussed)
> 6)  we install firewall, antivirus, hardening, kid web site nanny, don't
> allow anyone to change anything (sort of like a kiosk)
> 7)  once their IT people get Windoze printer sharing up and running we
> connect to the printer
> 8)  they provide the furniture, we provide a complete system
>
> The ISP is Mediacom, the connection is low/no security wireless.
>
>
> Is this agreeable to the group?
>
> Jim
>
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If someone can provide the hardware, I'm willing to volunteer some of my
time to get it up and running. Can't really make commitments toward long
term support or training though.

Mark

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