Re: [OS:N:] newbie
"Michael H. Collins" <[email protected]>
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Etienne Goyer wrote: > Will Hatch wrote: > >> I am interested in the k12 linux project. My problem is that i'm >> handy with computers, but basically self-taught. Removing hard-drives >> and setting up a server scares me. Where do I start? Can anyone >> help??? Thanks! > > > About setting up the server, you did not mention if you have any > familiarity with Linux. If you don't, the first thing you could do to > give you some confidence is to install Linux on a spare computer. If > possible, choose one that is not actively used so you could take your > time to experiment. Don't worry with LTSP at this point, just try to > grow some confidence and proficiency with Linux. When you feel more > comfortable, you could try to tackle setting up your LTSP server. > > I do not think you _actually_ need to remove the hard drives. At first, > you could leave the hard drives there (with Windows and all) and boot > from a floppy to start an LTSP terminal. That way, if you ever need > Windows again, you can just remove the floppy and boot into it. > > I suggest you look for some help to get you started. I would first look > for a LUG (Linux User Group) in your area and ask on their mailing list > or show up at one of their meeting. We Linux users love to help people > solve problems, so I would not be surprised if you could find someone in > your area to volunteer a little of his time to give you a hand. I might add to that: Join the ltsp mail list and get on the #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net We are always there and ready to answer any and all questions. http://ltsp.org > > You could also ask the parents if one of them is familiar with Linux > and/or working in IT. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Subscription and Archive: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/open-source-now-list/ > - > For K12OS technical help join K12OSN: > <https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/k12osn> > -- [email protected] Michael H. Collins Admiral, Penguinista Navy http://linuxlink.com /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email x No Word docs in email / \ Respect for open standards "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) _______________________________________________ Subscription and Archive: https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/open-source-now-list/ - For K12OS technical help join K12OSN: <https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/k12osn>