Motivation

We would like at least 8 computers to teach classes.

Introduction

We have a lot of computer parts that are being worked on to be made usable. PXE Booting is possible from (#01; 192.168.0.20); Currently boots Ubuntu 10.04 installer. Would like to have several images such as Ubuntu 10.04 x86, Ubuntu 10.04 x64, BackTrack 5, and Puppy Linux, including images meant for specific uses: CAD, Graphics, etc.

Needs

  • LCD's!!! Any size, but 17”+ preferred
  • ATX Towers
  • 6x Socket 775 Heatsinks

Ready for New Computers

  • 6x 3.4 GHz P4 CPU's & Intel D945GTP mobo's w/ 1 GB RAM; onboard VGA, 4x USB, ethernet
  • 5x Dual-DVI ATI
  • 5x Intel D865GLC mobo's NIB
  • LOTS of DVD-DL R/W

Computers

Working

  • #01 - 2.7 GHz x64, 3840 MB RAM; Static IP: 192.168.0.20; PXE Boot Server
  • #06 - 3.0 GHz, 512MB RAM
  • #07 - 3.4 GHz HT, 1 GB RAM; On loan from Riley
  • #11 - 2.4 GHz P4, 2 GB RAM
  • #04 - 2.2 GHz Celeron, 768 MB RAM, SLOW
  • #13 - 2.8 GHz P4, 2 GB RAM
  • #12 - 800 MHz Celeron, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD (Win98, CDROM cable loose) *JUNK?*
  • #10 - 2.7 GHz x64 P4, 1 GB RAM
  • #14 - 2.8 GHz P4, 1 GB RAM
  • #09 1.5 GHz P4, 1 GB RAM (Case needs closing)

Not Working

  • #02 - Empty case; Bad mobo
  • #03 - Replaced video card 2011/09/05; Not booting
  • #05 - No OS
    • Check HDD
    • Install Ubuntu 10.04
  • #08 - Needs HDD

Unknown Condition

  • 8 computers donated 2011/09/14

To Do (Miscellaneous)

  • Maximize RAM in each computer
  • Fix PXE boot server
  • Put Ubuntu, Puppy, BackTrack, & Windows client images on boot server
  • Create local repository for software and operating systems
  • Create a survey of applications available (needed) for classroom use (G-Code, Arduino, etc.)
  • Build server for classroom computers
  • Hang projector from ceiling (NOT Rude Goldberg style)
  • Drop 120VAC from ceiling to middle computer island
  • Drop ethernet from ceiling to middle computer island
  • Mop floors
  • Fix AC units
Print/export
Toolbox