[PLUG] [Commercial] Setting up a computing lab using Linux and FOSS

[Arun Tomar]

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On 04/26/11 15:41, Omkiran Sharma wrote:
> Hello to all in PLUG!
>
>      I am contacting on behalf of a a school and Junior college in a
> rural area that wants to revamp its current computing facility.
> Currently the setup consists of Windows server machine and several
> windows based desktops connected on a LAN for around 15 users. The aim
> is to scale upto 40-50 users.  Using Windows software and pure desktop
> solutions will shoot up costs which can be avoided by use of Linux and
> FOSS. Since most activities are related to Office/email and minimal
> programming, we feel a thin client solution should work best.
>
>    The idea is therefore to setup a set of machines connected via LAN
> with thin clients for the users with FOSS software for a range of
> Office/email/programming activities that the school/college students
> can utilize in their course work. Based on mutual discussions and need
> an opportunity for continued administration could also be on the table
> rather than just setup the lab and leave option.
>
>    It would be great if we could get in touch with someone who can
>
>   - Perform the requirement analysis.
>   - Actually help setup the lab facility [h/w and s/w installations and
> configuration]
>   - Train certain staff members who are currently used to the windows
> setup on managing the configuration.
>
>    There are lot of example labs available for us to follow on the
> Windows side when we look at other organizations but we are looking to
> save on the costs by using FOSS. While none of the current staff
> members are equipped to handle FOSS setup, they are well versed with
> h/w setup and LAN setup. Hence there is a training element also
> involved on the Linux/FOSS side.
>
> Approximate time frame that we are looking at to finish and setup the
> lab is 1.5 months maximum from now.
>
> Kindly back to me if anyone is interested in actually helping us do
> this or if you know someone or some organisation that can help set
> this up. There is a fallback option of using the Windows software but
> I would rather have the school take up the FOSS route.  I can then
> setup a meeting at the school location where we the technical and
> monetary aspects of this effort can be discussed directly with the
> school staff.
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Omkiran
>
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