[Offtopic] Re: [Yr7-10it] anywhere school wireless

[Roland Gesthuizen]

Thanks Stephen,

My specialist technician Arran managed to get the splendid Ubuntu
NetbookRemix working with the Victorian Edupass (school wireless
digital
certificate) system on his eeePC. Works a treat. Here is a link to a
GoogleDoc that he assembled to document and publish this process. Curious if
anybody else has tried this Linux desktop remix? The interface if very
intuitive and I have to agree with Jeff, it is one of the best things to
come out of Canonical. :-)  Feedback and suggestions welcome.
     http://tr.im/nwQa

Sorry to post this second link again. It is a document that I assembled that
explains some of the differences between a Netbook and a Laptop. I might
have to do something similar to explain to staff the difference between the
Sun thin clients and the iMac desktops. Oddly enough, the students were
quick to figure it all out.
      http://tr.im/nx0c

Regards Roland

2009/6/4 <stephen at melbpc.org.au>

> Hi all,
>
> For schools making student ethernet ports available, and, especially
> school staff/student 802.11 wireless access, a Class Set (25) of the
> Asus EEE PC Netbooks, at around $ six thousand. Say ten thousand all
> up with reliable anywhere school ground wireless, $10k? No excuses :)
>
>
>  http://www.catchoftheday.com.au
>
>  Asus EEE PC 701 Netbook  $259
>
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>
>
> EEE PC Reviews:
>
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>
> PC Magazine 4/5: "Ample software and a substantial feature set that's
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>
> Sydney Morning Herald 4.5/5 “This Lilliputian laptop has a small price
> tag but big appeal”
>
> PC World: 4.5/5 “This revolutionary little machine is a great choice for
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>
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>
>
> Specifications:
>
> Display: 7 Inch, 800 x 480 WVGA TFT
> Dimensions: 225mm(W) x 160mm(D) x 20mm~ 32mm(H)
> Weight: 922g (With Battery)
> Battery Pack: 4 cells
> Intel Mobile CPU
> 512MB DDR2 Ram
> 4GB SSD (Solid State Drive) Hard Drive
> Intel UMA Onboard Graphics
> High Definition Audio Codec
> Built in Stereo Speakers
> 10/100 Ethernet Port
> 802.11 b/g Wireless
> VGA Output
> 3 USB 2.0 Ports
> Headphone output
> Microphone input
> MMC/SD(SDHC) Slot
> 0.3M Webcam
> Operating System: Linux Preloaded
>
> 1 Year Warranty from Asus Australia
> Standard Asus Dead Pixel Warranty
> --
>
> Cheers, Stephen
> and std disclaimer
>
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

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