East Hull CLC
From Schoolforge-UK
Case Study
| School Name | East Hull CLC | Role in school | CLC Technical Manager |
| School Location | Kingston upon Hull | Student numbers | 850 |
| Grade range | 11 – 16 | Teachers | 50 |
| Computers | 150 | GNU/Linux computers | 130 |
| Length of Time (Start) |
01/04/02 |
User GROUP Affiliation | None |
| Request Assistance? | - | Project Leader | Dougal Gill |
| Project URL | http://www.ehclc.com | Contact E-mail | ict at ehclc.com |
| How Project Started: |
As one of the strands of the Excellence in Cities (EiC) initiative. |
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| Why use GNU/Linux? |
We wanted a flexible solution in ORDER to run thin client stations over a wireless link. We decided that Mandrake Linux and StarOffice 6 offered the functionality we needed, yet was more stabe and less demanding on resources than Microsoft software. We were also concerned at the costs of doing this with a Microsoft solution, and were attracted by the greater flexibility offered by open source. |
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| Project Description |
Linux Thin Client network, running Mandrake Linux and StarOffice 6. |
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| Project Evaluation |
Improved attainment of host school and local community. |
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| Future Uses |
System will deliver content to partner schools as terminal services, using wireless and fibre-optic links. |
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| Additional Info | - | ||
