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