[QCLUG] Linux VS MS

[Jim Hall]

Jim Hall wrote:

> 
> 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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Good responses everyone.

Now, how powerful a CPU do we need to do what we've talked about? PIII - 
1GHz range or low to mid range P4? Remember that we may need to go 2-3 
years into the future with it.

Jim