January 2002 - openSUSE Edu - openSUSE Mailing Lists

Apologies in advance
by ptaylor 11 Jan '02

11 Jan '02

Hi all: I know this is not strictly Linux related but I could use some help. I have a student who is working on a project for the AS ICT in Access (sorry to swear). He has a working log on system using a query but would like to make a .txt file of all the people that log on and have it update (like a security log). I assume this involves some VB which I am not au fait with at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated. BTW, the specifications, at least for AQA I'm not sure about other boards, though not explicit do force students down the MS route. I am in the process of challenging this as I would like to use MySQL as I get more familiar with it. TIA Paul

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LTSP
by Ron Johnson 08 Jan '02

08 Jan '02

Hi people First time I have used this linux school connection so if u r able to reply, be gentle please simple instructions for a simpleton I have very little Linux xp but know a friend who at moment does not know the answer to the de following:- We have recently set up LTSP at my school one Linux computer that has three thin clients working from it (which is connected to the school network which has a Linux server that has performed wonderfully for the past 4 years). It has been okay so far, but he thin clients wont log onto the computer if it has been not used for a while and then if I use the computer I am then able to log on from the thin clients can anyone help? I presume the hard drive has gone bye byes does Linux do that? if so how do I stop it and would it do any harm to the computer to leave it on all the time without a switch off hard drive function? Or r there any really clever folk who know how to start the computer up from the thin clients if my assumption is correct? Thanks in advance Ron __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

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Forum
by Jonathan Bacon 08 Jan '02

08 Jan '02

Hi all, I have just opened up the KDE::Enterprise forum at: http://enterprise.kde.org/forum/ There are lots of forums on a variety of different subjects to do with getting KDE into businesses, charities, schools etc. I am just testing it all out and would appreciate you using it. Cheers, Jono

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Laser printer
by Matt Johnson 08 Jan '02

08 Jan '02

A huge thanks to all who responded. Hmm. I've looked at dabs.com for a printer within budget. Unless anyone screams 'nooooo', I'll go ahead and order a Brother HL-1450 tomorrow. It's got 8mb of RAM, supports PCL6 (whatever that is) and Adobe PostScript 2 (apparently this is good). It's �229 (exc). I appreciate the advice on the makes (Brother and HP seemed to come up a lot). As always, much obliged. -- Matt __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/

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RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Laser printer
by Chris Puttick 08 Jan '02

08 Jan '02

HP1200N is the only one near the budget - should be able to acquire one for less than £300. Most recent kernels should support printing to them no problem. -----Original Message----- From: Mark Evans To: Gary Stainburn Cc: suse-linux-uk-schools(a)suse.com; Dan Kolb Sent: 1/8/02 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Laser printer > Hi all, > > I'll agree here. > > I've hung HP6L, HP6P, HP1100, HP2100 off them, without a problem, although I > have had problems with a HP4100PS funnily enough, and I've not tried the > HP1200 yet. We use HP4050s, but they are rather more than the budget the original poster came up with. > I started with HP's running HP4's of RH5.2 systems. > > Also, HP tend to be good solid printers, but if you're going to give it much > welly, make sure you buy a big un - HP2100, as opposed to the HP1100 which is > designed more for personal use. Also they can't take that much paper at once... -- Mark Evans St. Peter's CofE High School Phone: +44 1392 204764 X109 Fax: +44 1392 204763 -- 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

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Laser printer
by Matt Johnson 08 Jan '02

08 Jan '02

Hi folks, I've set up an LTSP server in a local school. I don't know much about Linux printing. Could someone recommend a cheap (�250ish) mono laser printer that is easy to set up (RedHat 7.2 on that box). Is there one make that someone has had good/bad experience with? Thanks in advance. -- Matt __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/

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Collaboration Software
by Matthew Summers 03 Jan '02

03 Jan '02

Can someone suggest some good collaboration software that will run under Linux, something similar to Lotus Notes or MS Exchange. What are the chances that there might be a WIN32 front end that I can use for Windows clients. I would consider something web based. Cheers in advance, Matthew Summers - Curriculum Developer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LJ Technical Systems - Technology Education Solutions tel: 01603 748001 (+44 1603 748001) fax: 01603 746340 (+44 1603 746340) e-mail: msummers(a)ljgroup.com web: http://www.ljgroup.com

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Re: Server
by Paul Munro 03 Jan '02

03 Jan '02

Hi there- and happy new year! By the sounds of it, you have a perfectly *capable* server, if not a need for extra storage and maybe some RAM? At this time, you could opt for a new server for file/print services running, say, SuSE or Red Hat, but there will be a learning curve for your techies. You could (shock) on the other hand stick with what you've got and just add a second NT server with similar RAID configuration and delegate it storage or some such task. The costs of this option are known widely; in fact, even with the learning curve, I'd opt for the former (Linux). Perhaps it would be worth talking with the firm Frank recommended. Or maybe you could consider building a server yourself (great for the techies too). Make the server your file/print server, let it house the /home directories and run SAMBA on it as either a PDC (current versions only) or just file/print authenticating through the NT PDC. Either way, you really need some space there :-) Your CD Server would be worth *fixing* with the latest software, and that may extend the warranty or support--always worth it in the long run. Since you are a *language* school, you also no doubt run highly proprietary software which runs only on Windows, so sticking with the main PDC would be a good idea for now. Like Frank has already said, there are many good books and support lists that will help with the setting up of a Linux server in any configuration imaginable. Use those sources and make an informed decision. When all is put on the scales, Linux I am sure will seem very attractive as opposed to the alternatives. However, I would stick with one of the more *known* brand names as given above, since they offer some nice configuration tools and excellent support services themselves. HTH a little! Good luck!! Paul

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Server
by Mark Presley 03 Jan '02

03 Jan '02

We are a school with Language College status and desperately need to upgrade/supplement our existing server. We run an NT4 raid server, with only 1GB of free space (from 37.5GB available), CD Server (Avantis-not set up properly, due to supply of 'faulty s/w', Avantis only want £200 for s/w that works), with a mix of win95/98 workstations, (approx 130). Which ever solution we opt for, it will have to be reliable and be maintained by 2 technicians whose enthusiasm far exceeds their knowledge (at the moment, but they are learning, quickly). Suggestions please??? Mark Presley Holy Family Catholic School Keighley

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Science software
by Paul Sutton 02 Jan '02

02 Jan '02

Hi What science software is popular with schools, either for use with students or technical staff. I have rasmol for both windows and Linux, I also have a titration program (in french) and a program to calcuate molecular weight from a given formula. If some could also please point me in the direction of sites for science technicians I would also be grateful, something on laboratory procedures, relating to schools. thanks Paul Sutton

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