Društvo LJUDMILA
Rozmanova ulica 12
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Prostori: osmo/za

Slix Terminal Server

It is a prototype network boot server, which allows any PC on the network to boot Slix direcly from server.

Software features:

  • For workgroups of 2-10 users ✓
  • Works much faster than CD ✓
  • DVD drive stays available to user, can burn stuff ✓
  • Possible to install extra software in one place
  • Multiple system images
  • Client configurator (SLIM)
  • Software package configurator (Synaptic)
  • LiveCD mastering tool (iBuild?)
  • Run win32 software with wine.
  • Run DOS software with DOSEMU/FreeDOS

SLIM = Stateless Linux Instantiation Manager

Hardware features:

  • Gigabit ethernet (maybe include hub?)
  • RAID ?
  • On-box display and control panel

Uses:

  • Classroom
  • Library
  • Cybercaffee
  • Press center
  • Small business
  • Trade show demos
  • Conference terminals

Included server applications:

  • User management
  • Configuration management
    • 10.*.*.* SlixNet node
  • Document searching
  • Database design and administration

Comes in nice desktop and rackmount housings.

Options:

Each server includes on-site installation and 1-day administrator training course

RAID & off-site backup