Does anyone know of linux interactive whiteboard software? regards garry
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 10:00, garry saddington wrote:
Does anyone know of linux interactive whiteboard software?
All you need is a Linux Driver and some overlay software. I'm not aware that either exist but neither would be a hugely difficult project. -- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
On Saturday 27 September 2003 11:11, ian wrote:
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 10:00, garry saddington wrote:
Does anyone know of linux interactive whiteboard software?
All you need is a Linux Driver and some overlay software. I'm not aware that either exist but neither would be a hugely difficult project.
-- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
Thanks Ian. I am trying to use Linux extensively in my school and now have approaching 80 workstations. Whiteboards are creeping in everywhere and if Linux does not have the necessary software it just gives the detractors more ammunition to fire at us. As it is I keep my head below the parapet as much as I can ;-) Regards garry
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 12:28, garry saddington wrote:
On Saturday 27 September 2003 11:11, ian wrote:
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 10:00, garry saddington wrote:
Does anyone know of linux interactive whiteboard software?
All you need is a Linux Driver and some overlay software. I'm not aware that either exist but neither would be a hugely difficult project.
According to their website, Smartboards have Linux support http://www.smartboard.co.uk/products/smartboard/software.asp Tell your IWB supplier you are only going to buy products with Linux support. If enough say this they will do it.
-- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
Thanks Ian. I am trying to use Linux extensively in my school and now have approaching 80 workstations. Whiteboards are creeping in everywhere and if Linux does not have the necessary software it just gives the detractors more ammunition to fire at us. As it is I keep my head below the parapet as much as I can ;-) Regards garry -- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
Anyone used this driver with SMART Boards? http://www.smarttech.com/support/software/unix.asp John **** On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 11:11, ian wrote:
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 10:00, garry saddington wrote:
Does anyone know of linux interactive whiteboard software?
All you need is a Linux Driver and some overlay software. I'm not aware that either exist but neither would be a hugely difficult project.
-- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com> -- John Ingleby <john@coronet.co.uk>
On 2003-09-27 13:12:08 +0100 John Ingleby <john@coronet.co.uk> wrote:
Anyone used this driver with SMART Boards?
Closed source and apparently targetted at very old versions of RedHat. Do any of the board makers release enough details that someone (maybe even the maker) has produced free software drivers (and won't trigger the kernel warnings)? -- MJR/slef My Opinion Only and possibly not of any group I know. http://mjr.towers.org.uk/ gopher://g.towers.org.uk/ slef@jabber.at Creative copyleft computing services via http://www.ttllp.co.uk/
On Sat, 2003-09-27 at 15:18, MJ Ray wrote:
On 2003-09-27 13:12:08 +0100 John Ingleby <john@coronet.co.uk> wrote:
Anyone used this driver with SMART Boards?
Closed source and apparently targetted at very old versions of RedHat. Do any of the board makers release enough details that someone (maybe even the maker) has produced free software drivers (and won't trigger the kernel warnings)?
Wacom interactive graphics tablets can be used as a replacement for Interactive Whiteboards with several advantages eg you can stay facing the audience don'd get in the projector light, can see the whole screen without having to step back etc. There is a Linux driver for this because I did download it once but needed some set up I didn't get round to. Probably can be found at. http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxwacom Hitachi used to market a Wacom LCD tablet as the StarPanel but I think its discontinued. You can use any IWB software with the Wacom, but obviously if its all Windows stuff you would need WINE or something. Since the projector does 95% of the IWB stuff you can do a lot with a Linux box and just a projector but it would be good to get some open source projects putting together a system for whole class teaching using entirely free software tools. Another thing on the To Do list if I can raise some finance.Maybe something for SchoolforgeUK? -- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
Hitachi used to market a Wacom LCD tablet as the StarPanel but I think its discontinued.
It's called the EM Panel now, the Starboard software that ships with it is Windows only. Damn good product though, we've bought two for the lecture theatres and a couple of the wall board versions (the 'cambridge' series). Robb
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On Mon, 2003-09-29 at 12:31, Robb Bloomfield wrote:
Hitachi used to market a Wacom LCD tablet as the StarPanel but I think its discontinued.
It's called the EM Panel now, the Starboard software that ships with it is Windows only. Damn good product though, we've bought two for the lecture theatres and a couple of the wall board versions (the 'cambridge' series).
My mistake, I think it was always the EM panel. We supply these things, I should know better :-) You can get Linux drivers for it but the overlay and other software would be a problem. Could be that the SMART software would work with it though. Apparently Hitachi are ending the deal with Wacom and will source screens from elsewhere - possibly internally and there would be no supplies for a couple of months though some people might still have them in stock. With a bit of luck this will bring the price down. Really some Linux overlay software would be useful because it should work with any devices that has a Linux driver. -- ian <ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com>
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