[02:24] <MikeD> Hello?
[02:27] <MikeD> Looking for a little help on edubuntu server.  WIll leave irc running.  WIll check from time to time.  Thanks!
[02:35] <bimberi> MikeD: Hi, just ask your question.  If someone knows they'll answer.
[02:45] <MikeD> Thanks.  I am familiar with k12ltsp.  I LOVE Ubuntu desktop.  I was trying to set up EDUbuntu LTSP.  I am eaither trying to hard, or this is really too hard.  Installed it 3 or 4 time.  Comes to text login.  Logged in fine.  That's it?  After reading many forums, found I had to do sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop.  Did that.  I am using a Dell 1600 with 1 gig ram and a 36 g scsi drive.  2 nic cards.  one worksation with PXE capabilit
[03:01] <MikeD> Goal is to set up demo system ofr several non profits and day care centers.  (pre-k to about 10 yrs old).  Was hoping Edubuntu was THE solution.  It HAS to have a GUI and be easy enough for neophytes (non techies) to administer. Unless I'm missising soemthing, this is not ready for "stick a disk in a server and make it go" for non techies.  Is that where Edubuntu really is at this point?
[03:05] <MikeD> Server is fired up right behind me.  Forgive my rant.
[03:36] <neil_d> I am setting up a ubuntu+ltsp system, would It be any better to run the clients with the xfce desktop instead of gnome ?
[03:38] <MikeD> Biel, I'm also waiting on some of the "brains" to appear.  I think they are all out partying tonight.  :)
[03:38] <MikeD> Neil
[03:39] <neil_d> MikeD: hi, do you have a LTSP setup ?
[03:39] <MikeD> Can't make it work yet.
[03:40] <MikeD> That's what I am trying to do
[03:40] <neil_d> I didn't have much trouble, what wrong ?
[03:43] <MikeD> Installed Ubuntu alt cd.  gave me text logon.  That was end?  Did sudo apt-get ubuntu-desktop to get gui.  Dell server . 2 nics, hub, one pxe workstation.  Just tring to get the worsation to connect.
[03:43] <neil_d> have you a gui now ?
[03:44] <MikeD> yes
[03:44] <neil_d> good ! installed the ltsp packages ?
[03:44] <MikeD> ? from where?
[03:44] <neil_d> with synaptic would be easiest
[03:46] <MikeD> Neil -brb.  Installed Ubuntu alt cd and pakages for add on cd so far.  Is ther emore for LTSP?
[03:48] <MikeD> back
[03:49] <neil_d> do you have ltsp-server or ltsp-server-standalone installed ?  which one ?
[03:50] <neil_d> you also need openssh-server
[03:54] <MikeD> Let me back up.  I know/used k12ltsp.  I am NOT a linux gur.  Have test server trying to set up Edubuntu server and make one pxe box talk to it via hub.  Dell server with 2 nics.  Installed Ubuntu 8.04 alt cd.  It connect to my existing network on one nic.  I had to install ubuntu-desktop to get gui.  Installed some kids stuff form add on cd.  Pxe box does not connect.  Thtas all I have done.  If there is more for LTSP - can you point m
[03:58] <neil_d> alright!  one thing you need is a DHCP server, The server does it have static IP setup for both nics ?
[03:58]  * neil_d opps
[03:58] <neil_d> I presume one nic is for internet access, one is for the terminals ?
[04:00] <MikeD> dunno,  did default install.  Asssume server gets DHCP IP for my network.  It gets apps so it is working.  No idea  if other side works.  I d/l dhcpd to server
[04:01] <MikeD> Neil - I can wipe and start over right now .....
[04:01] <neil_d> ok!  are you on irc from the server atm.
[04:02] <MikeD> no sir - windoze box 6 feet away .....
[04:03] <neil_d> ok,
[04:03] <MikeD> So I can wipe and still talk to you
[04:04] <neil_d> have you run the ltsp-build-client script ?
[04:06] <MikeD> no.  (where the hell is that?).  Neil, I am trying to figure this out to explain to user that know less than me.  I did what the Edubuntu site said, and butchered it by just reading forums and mailing lists.
[04:07] <neil_d> ok! start a terminal up.
[04:08] <MikeD> -Assume- I know nada.  How hard is it to set up Edubuntu 8.04 on a new server with one p4/512 meg PXE box?
[04:09] <MikeD> with all defaults.  Just making one boxen talk to blasted server?   :)
[04:09] <neil_d> fairly simple most the complex stuff is done by various scripts.  some customisation is needed.
[04:10] <neil_d> yes!  but for that to work there is some setup to do.
[04:11] <neil_d> the less you know, about how linux works the more complex it appears.
  thank you Neil.  You have time to make this a virgin install work on a server/pxe box?
[04:13] <neil_d> ok do you have that terminal up?
[04:13] <MikeD> yez
[04:14] <MikeD> server up with gui, in shell
[04:14] <neil_d> type "ltsp" hit tab 2 times and a small list should appear.
[04:14] <MikeD> 'command not found"
[04:18] <neil_d> ok you don't have ltsp installled.  do a "sudo apt-get install ltsp-server-standalone"
[04:19] <neil_d> have you check the bios of the 'terminal' to make sure it can do a network boot ?
[04:28] <MikeD> invalid install ltsp-install     retyped your commands several times
[04:40] <neil_d> have you used synaptic before ?
[04:42] <MikeD> oh yeah
[04:44] <neil_d> ok startup synaptic and do a search ltsp
[04:45] <MikeD> Neil. thank you so much for your time.  I'm exhausted and going to bed.  WIll be back tomorrow.  I would really like to do this from a virgin install.  I will need to do it again.  Thank you!
[04:46] <neil_d> MikeD:  ok, I dont think I will be here.  bye
[04:48] <neil_d> I am setting up a ubuntu+ltsp system, would It be any better to run the clients with the xfce desktop instead of gnome ?
[12:13] <juliux> hi ogra
[13:17] <ogra_cmpc> hey juliux
[20:04] <mike53> can some one guide me on setting up nics on my edubuntu test box?
[20:29] <mike53> can some one guide me on setting up nics on my edubuntu test box?
[22:28] <gonzoism> hi
[22:29] <gonzoism> is edubuntu an addon cd for ubuntu ?
[22:29] <gonzoism> i want to get it, and set it up and give it away, but i don't see an edubuntu-cd.iso anywhere