March 2004 - openSUSE Edu - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Quick question
by Paul Taylor 22 Apr '04

22 Apr '04

How do I kill kde and return the server to just a login so that I can save on resources. I have never done this as I am a child of the gui and it is killing my web server on the net. Paul

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Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Pupil to computer ratios
by G.Harris 31 Mar '04

31 Mar '04

I understand it is a 1 to 5 ratio. Becta has a minimum spec. on their site for Curriculum PCs. We had a free survey of our equipment last year as part of a Becta pilot survey. It was very detailed and we got a nice printed report out of it which I could place in front of the head / governors. Off the top of my head: Windows, MacOSX, Linux / Unix count; 1024x768 screen res.; Minimum 32K colours; 100Mbit ethernet; (they condemned all our remaining 10Mbit only machines and said they should not be included in count);PDAs / portables / tablets used by the children count, not staff stuff; old Acorn stuff doesn't count; any computer over 6 years old (and any server over 4 years old); The usual stupid stuff about tracking all ICT expenditure will also be included but as usual they haven't managed to create a national accounting code for ICT related stuff which gives us a headache analysing all the departmental accounts...quote "This task should not takes more than 1 hour" or similar...ho, ho, ho. I can give more detail if anyone wants it. They also said that because online assessment is coming for KS3 and 4 by 2007 / 8, with trials before that, we should have a minimum 100mbit backbone - we have 1 / 2 Gigabit anyway - and a minimum of 2Mbit Broadband external connection. > > Does anyone know where I can find anymore info about the 1-4 ratio for > this > autumn. Various people in my LEA are giving us different information, > about > what we can count, whether we have to etc etc. > > thanks, > > Robb Bloomfield > > -- > Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) > -- If this e-mail contains anything that the recipient takes exception to, please contact: The Headteacher, Maidenhill School GL10 2HA UK (+44) (0) 1453 822469

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Pupil to computer ratios
by Chris Puttick 31 Mar '04

31 Mar '04

I wonder how they'd take a thin client PC with a 10Mb card in them (which would of course be entirely sufficient). Or wireless? -----Original Message----- From: G.Harris [mailto:gh@maidenhill.gloucs.sch.uk] Sent: Tue 3/30/2004 10:20 PM To: Robb Bloomfield; suse-linux-uk-schools(a)suse.com Cc: Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Pupil to computer ratios I understand it is a 1 to 5 ratio. Becta has a minimum spec. on their site for Curriculum PCs. We had a free survey of our equipment last year as part of a Becta pilot survey. It was very detailed and we got a nice printed report out of it which I could place in front of the head / governors. Off the top of my head: Windows, MacOSX, Linux / Unix count; 1024x768 screen res.; Minimum 32K colours; 100Mbit ethernet; (they condemned all our remaining 10Mbit only machines and said they should not be included in count);PDAs / portables / tablets used by the children count, not staff stuff; old Acorn stuff doesn't count; any computer over 6 years old (and any server over 4 years old); The usual stupid stuff about tracking all ICT expenditure will also be included but as usual they haven't managed to create a national accounting code for ICT related stuff which gives us a headache analysing all the departmental accounts...quote "This task should not takes more than 1 hour" or similar...ho, ho, ho. I can give more detail if anyone wants it. They also said that because online assessment is coming for KS3 and 4 by 2007 / 8, with trials before that, we should have a minimum 100mbit backbone - we have 1 / 2 Gigabit anyway - and a minimum of 2Mbit Broadband external connection. > > Does anyone know where I can find anymore info about the 1-4 ratio for > this > autumn. Various people in my LEA are giving us different information, > about > what we can count, whether we have to etc etc. > > thanks, > > Robb Bloomfield > > -- > Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) > -- If this e-mail contains anything that the recipient takes exception to, please contact: The Headteacher, Maidenhill School GL10 2HA UK (+44) (0) 1453 822469 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-help(a)suse.com This message may contain information and/or data that is confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, publication, reproduction or dissemination is strictly prohibited and may violate certain laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message and/or data. The content of this message has been scanned by MailPatrol for unacceptable language and inappropriate content. European Electronique limited thanks you in anticipation of your co-operation. MailPatrol is a fully managed service that offers your organisation the ability to monitor and enforce your Acceptable Usage Policy. For further information regarding the MailPatrol services contact the European Electronique Sales Enquiry line on 0845 345 8340 (local rate) or email sales(a)euroele.com

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Pupil to computer ratios
by Robb Bloomfield 29 Mar '04

29 Mar '04

Does anyone know where I can find anymore info about the 1-4 ratio for this autumn. Various people in my LEA are giving us different information, about what we can count, whether we have to etc etc. thanks, Robb Bloomfield -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org)

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Music Software?
by s-clarob＠st-aidans.cumbria.sch.uk 23 Mar '04

23 Mar '04

Is there any Linux musical score writing software similar to Sibalius arround? Thanks Robin

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Upgrade Question
by Grainge, Derek 21 Mar '04

21 Mar '04

-----Original Message----- From: ian [mailto:ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com] Sent: 12 March 2004 16:29 To: adrian.wells Cc: suse-linux-uk-schools(a)suse.com Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Upgrade Question > I can't really see why DELL should worry too much about > upsetting MS. If MS actually tried to put pressure on them it would be > illegal and they just need to squeal to the OFT. I think its more likely > just a mindset. If we keep tapping away it will eventually shatter. The OFT is investigating pricing structures in schools because we have to include all machines in the count, MS based or not. I guess MS will be guilty. MS have contracts with almost all suppliers. That implies that windows will be on the hard drive whether you want it or not. When the OFT started their investigation and asked for responses I suggested they needed to look at that as well. Their reply was (I paraphrase) that yes they knew about that but wanted to knock off one problem at a time. So yes Dell will worry because - if I understand correctly - should they shift empty boxes they could lose their discount pricing on Windows or have their contract cancelled completely. It's an equitable life. -- ******************************************************************************** All mail sent and received may be examined to prevent transmission of unacceptable material. Wellington College does not accept responsibility for email contents. Problems to postmaster(a)wellington-college.berks.sch.uk. Website: http://www.wellington-college.berks.sch.uk ********************************************************************************

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Sendmail not bouncing.
by s-clarob＠st-aidans.cumbria.sch.uk 21 Mar '04

21 Mar '04

My sendmail does not bounce unknown users. The info log shows the user as being unknown but no bounce messages get sent. Where do I start looking? Thanks Rob

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Post RW
by Paul Taylor 19 Mar '04

19 Mar '04

Does anyone know what is to become of our voice at SuSE/Novell post Roger leaving? Paul -- De omnibus dubitandum

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Music Software?
by Chris Puttick 18 Mar '04

18 Mar '04

Try NoteEdit (included on SuSE distro). I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember names at the moment. -----Original Message----- From: s-clarob(a)st-aidans.cumbria.sch.uk [mailto:s-clarob@st-aidans.cumbria.sch.uk] Sent: Thu 3/18/2004 8:54 AM To: suse-linux-uk-schools(a)suse.com Cc: Subject: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Music Software? Is there any Linux musical score writing software similar to Sibalius arround? Thanks Robin -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-help(a)suse.com This message may contain information and/or data that is confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, publication, reproduction or dissemination is strictly prohibited and may violate certain laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message and/or data. The content of this message has been scanned by MailPatrol for unacceptable language and inappropriate content. European Electronique limited thanks you in anticipation of your co-operation. MailPatrol is a fully managed service that offers your organisation the ability to monitor and enforce your Acceptable Usage Policy. For further information regarding the MailPatrol services contact the European Electronique Sales Enquiry line on 0845 345 8340 (local rate) or email sales(a)euroele.com

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Timetables and all that stuff
by Chris Puttick 17 Mar '04

17 Mar '04

The company is interested in supporting the product, but is not yet geared up to it. However, the financial backer of the SchoolTool project has offered to ensure support is available for schools interested in taking part in trials. -----Original Message----- From: adrian.wells [mailto:adrian.wells@sidcot.org.uk] Sent: Wed 3/17/2004 5:16 PM To: suse-linux-uk-schools(a)suse.com Cc: Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Timetables and all that stuff RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Timetables and all that stuff>SchoolTool are looking for test sites to get real world feedback - any volunteers, let me know... I'd be keen, but getting our bursar to agree may be problematic! But I'll ask - bear in mind that we are looking for admissions/pre admissions control, billing (private school so quite complex) effectively we would want to replace the capita system without going down the .NET route. Shame really, because it's stable now! :-) >What sort of timetabling functionality were you looking for? To replace the SIMs Timtabler with the functionality of V6 e.g. also to handle resources and to be able to draw pupil (staff?) data from the core database without the export/import cycle. Is anyone offering suport - this IS important if we were to try it out. Adrian -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-unsubscribe(a)suse.com For additional commands, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-help(a)suse.com This message may contain information and/or data that is confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, publication, reproduction or dissemination is strictly prohibited and may violate certain laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message and/or data. The content of this message has been scanned by MailPatrol for unacceptable language and inappropriate content. European Electronique limited thanks you in anticipation of your co-operation. MailPatrol is a fully managed service that offers your organisation the ability to monitor and enforce your Acceptable Usage Policy. For further information regarding the MailPatrol services contact the European Electronique Sales Enquiry line on 0845 345 8340 (local rate) or email sales(a)euroele.com

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