[Linux-aus] knoppix + redwall = ???

Matthew Hannigan mlh at zip.com.au
Sun Nov 5 01:50:01 UTC 2006


On Thu, Nov 02, 2006 at 08:48:24PM +0800, Michael Eilon wrote:
>  [ .. ]
> Background:
> 
> I need something to run on the many "dead" (read: dead HD, but otherwise
> OK) PCs in our teaching computer labs.  With a suitable distro, I could
> resurrect the PCs at minimal cost, and expose the kiddies to Linux.
> [ .. ]
> Such "diskless" Linux workstations would be ideal: I can keep PC numbers
> up, but with minimal maintenance (any problems -> hit reset and walk away).
> 
> 
> But I don't know how to do it!  Any/all suggestions or pointers gratefully
> accepted.

Sounds like Stateless linux would be just the thing:

	http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/StatelessLinux

There's currently a bit of DIY involved though:

	http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/StatelessLinuxHOWTO


Matt





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