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blue monday · Novice Joined: Nov 04 2005 Posts: 75 Offline

So in two classrooms we have gotten these computer desks. They look nice and everything but to my surprise the teacher said we are going to be running Linux. (She couldent think of it as first and said Lunex [ha ha chuckle chuckle] ) I was just wondering if anyone else runs Linux in there schools?

In addition I'm thinking of running a duel boot Windows XP / Linux. I don't know Linux much thus is why I'm going to play with it. Apawn researching the dual boot I noticed that there are many kinds of Linux, Preferences anyone?

Blocks · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 1:40 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject: Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a good start for someone entering the world of Linux.

blue monday · Novice Joined: Nov 04 2005 Posts: 75 Offline

So ive heard. Someone said they could give me a copy of that

k0zy · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:34 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Just download or request free cds.
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Solo Ace · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:21 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Heh, I don't really like that picture.

Anyway, this thread made me spawn a new thread.

BDwinsAlt · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:58 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I like Ubuntu and SuSe. I talked to a librarian about that once and she said they couldn't run Linux unless someone at the county board knew how to manage it. They have to monitor everything so they know who is on what website. Proxy ftw? VNC ftw?

I'm glad someone has decided to try it out. The students might need it one day. A company would probably hire someone that knows how to use two OS's instead of one depending on the job.

Hi Solo

Solo Ace · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:12 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I'd probably force the HTTP[S] connections over a proxy and monitor those, or something.

At my previous school, Novell Bordermanager was used to control the computers remotely.

On my current school, RAdmin was running. Last year the servers weren't protected with a password, now they are, and I'm the only one who knows it next to the admin. Oh well, no point in abusing it anyway.

I'm not sure, a Proxy AND some remote control feature to do some closer inspection would be nice. But VNC isn't really made for just "checking up" on users...

Meh, whatever, time for sleep.

BDwinsAlt · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:34 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I meant that I bypass the filters and stuff by vncing to my computer. I can't even view these forums without it blocking it at school. I have a vnc applet that I host on my pc. That's how I go to what ever site I want to without being monitored.

Animate Dreams · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:10 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

There are many other ways to do that, BD. http tunneling comes to mind. Sorry, no link, but that's what I did at Lee. Anyway, I started my journey into Linux with Fedora Core 5. I use 6 now, but I've tried a few other OSes and they were either too complicated for me(Gentoo) or I just didn't like them(Debian). Besides, Fedora Core looks the best, as well. >_>