hi all there are still places for the workshops on Linux/public access terminals, they will cover the following areas:- - enabling thin client terminals using the K12 Linux Terminal server distribution - demonstration of desktop solutions and configuration - examples of recycled and new hardware solutions. - discussion on solutions for remote booting Linux, and other OS images (yes incl Win9x) from a Linux server - some case studies more details on the meeting below, and attached an outline of the course notes. if you'd like to attend please let me know asap and return the email form below. regards Malcolm ------------------------------------ Malcolm Herbert Red Hat Europe t:+44 1483 734955 m:+44 7720 079845 ------------------------------------ Linux Terminal Server / Public Access Terminal Workshop 2rd/3rd May 2001 - Sandwell EMU, West Midlands 25th May 2001 - Bryngwyn School, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire ----------------------------------- Introduction -------------- Red Hat and Sandwell LEA have joined together to provide a workshop on developing low cost terminals, which can developed on a range of hardware. It can make the ideal lab or public access terminal and has the benefit of using open source applications. Overview -------------- This workshop presents an effective means of providing a thin client network solution for education and community network access. It can provide both fully functional desktop environments (incl. productivity tools, browsers, graphics and multimedia etc) and bespoke solutions, such as public access terminals providing using browser-based interfaces. The approach uses a thin client-server approach, where the terminals can use both legacy hardware (early Pentiums will work) or new hardware built specifically for the purpose, starting as low as £200. The workshop will look at both strategic and practical issues of designing and implementing terminal server solutions. It will also cover the issues of using open source applications and the benefits that they bring, including being free of licensing costs, having the freedom to develop applications, integrating with existing networks, applications and platforms and versatility to deploy something you want. There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion and networking, with a fairly informal atmosphere. There will be plenty of time to look at the practical issues involved, please feel free to bring some prospective client hardware (ie nearly anything, 'run wot u brung') with you. Agenda -------------- The workshop will be run on both days, with an emphasis on commercial organisations on Wednesday 2nd and Schools and LEAs on the Thursday 3rd May.   9.30am           Registration and Coffee 10.00            Introduction: Linux, open source and how it can be used 10.30            Server: the K12LTSP distribution, hardware specifications 11.30            Coffee 11.45            Clients: new and legacy hardware, configuration and deployment 12.45pm          Lunch 1.45             Configuring desktops, window managers for public, labs and office users 2.45             Discussion and future developments 3.30             Tea and Close Space is limited (we've already had considerable interest), priority will be given to early respondents. Links ------------------ Linux Terminal Server Project    http://www.ltsp.org K12LTSP Project                   http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/linux/k12ltsp.html Venue ------------------ 2/3 May Sandwell EMU Popes Lane Oldbury West Midlands B69 4PJ Tel: 0121 544 2001 25 May Bryngwyn School Llanelli Carmarthenshire Travel Arrangements ------------------- Sandwell -------- Road - Sandwell EMU is located less than 10 minutes drive from Junction2 of the M5.

From the junction you will come immediatly to another roundabout (next to Retail park), take the 4th (last) exit towards Oldbury and along a dual carriageway until the next roundabout (by Mecca bingo), turn right and along back underneath the motorway. Take the second right (into Popes Lane). EMU is immediatly on the right.

Rail - The nearest station is Langley Green, about 5 minute walk from EMU. The nearest mainline station is Sandwell and Dudley, which about 15-20 minutes walk away, or a short taxi ride. Bryngwyn -------- Further details will be available soon Accomodation - Please contact Malcolm Herbert if you require assistance in finding accomodation. You can find a location map on http://www.streetmap.co.uk, postcode B69 4PJ Registration ------------------- Please can you confirm attendance by completing the attached form with payment. You can reserve your place in advance by sending an email to Malcolm Herbert, mherbert@redhat.com. Costs. ------------------- The costs for schools, LEA staff and academic institutions is £25 for the day, will for commercial insititutions it will be £50. For an additional people from the same institution the charges are £15 and £40, sorry max of two people from each place at the moment. These charges will be used to cover costs (room rental etc). Please make cheques payable to 'Red Hat Europe' and we will deal with expenses with Sandwell LEA. Payment and forms in the post to (you can book provisionally by Email):- Malcolm Herbert Red Hat Europe 10 Alan Turing Way Research Park Guildford Surrey GU2 7YF <cut> ========================================================= Linux / Public Access Terminals Workshop ---------------------------------------- Name: Organisation: Address: Post Code: Telephone:                       Mobile: email:                           Preferred Date:          2 May   3 May 25 May   *please indicate ==========================================================