I set up a similar lab about 6 months ago. Went with eMacs, which have been stellar - almost zero problems. I was amazed at how well they stand up to abuse from kids, who can manage to obliterate a wintel box in a matter of minutes.
I set up 2 accounts - an admin and a regular user. I actually had 4 machines networked together with the same accounts on all of them. The user accounts were somewhat restricted, just using the built-in user settings.
As for shared disk space, the kids can save in their home directory if they want, but learn very quickly that it's not a good idea. Teach them how to use online storage (yahoo briefcase, xdrive, whatever) and burn CDs and they'll never go back to using the hard-drive again. It's not much different than college computer labs - sure you can save stuff on the drives, but the chances of it being there when you get back are quite slim.
Also, encourage them to bring in their CDs and rip them to the harddrive - it's fun to see HUGE iTunes libraries (although it makes you feel really old). It also gets kids excited about "doing" things other than playing games & chatting.
*BSD vs Linux may not matter if you can compile source for your applications. But not if you've (or your school) purchased libraries, licenses, or pre-compiled applications for Linux, then BSD might not be an option.
Companies go public for 1 reason: to raise capital. Their CFO has decided it is (at this point in time) a better (read: cheaper) way to raise money than issuing debt. It's as simple as that. So many of us are stuck in out 1999 view of going public and IPO and getting rich that we forget why it actually happens. Companies don't want to give up control - they want the cash for new expeditures so that they can grow.
Slashdot Mirror
The Perl camel definitely tops my list.
We did it before:
Google Mirror Beats the Great Firewall of China
and we'll do it again:
Swen Elgoog
fuck@you.com is pretty common. when i'm feeling less obnoxious, the occasional no@way.com
I set up a similar lab about 6 months ago. Went with eMacs, which have been stellar - almost zero problems. I was amazed at how well they stand up to abuse from kids, who can manage to obliterate a wintel box in a matter of minutes. I set up 2 accounts - an admin and a regular user. I actually had 4 machines networked together with the same accounts on all of them. The user accounts were somewhat restricted, just using the built-in user settings. As for shared disk space, the kids can save in their home directory if they want, but learn very quickly that it's not a good idea. Teach them how to use online storage (yahoo briefcase, xdrive, whatever) and burn CDs and they'll never go back to using the hard-drive again. It's not much different than college computer labs - sure you can save stuff on the drives, but the chances of it being there when you get back are quite slim. Also, encourage them to bring in their CDs and rip them to the harddrive - it's fun to see HUGE iTunes libraries (although it makes you feel really old). It also gets kids excited about "doing" things other than playing games & chatting.
It's funny that this got modded funny.
and a pony, of course.
definitely time for a Opera icon on /.
what do you say, taco?
I'm psyched for .con sites - the perfect place to steal credit card info!
Imagine: amazon.con, ebay.con, paypal.con
The list goes on!
I have a Centrino laptop, so I can't get a MAC with any distribution! That might have been the geekiest thing I've ever said.
*BSD vs Linux may not matter if you can compile source for your applications. But not if you've (or your school) purchased libraries, licenses, or pre-compiled applications for Linux, then BSD might not be an option.
Companies go public for 1 reason: to raise capital. Their CFO has decided it is (at this point in time) a better (read: cheaper) way to raise money than issuing debt. It's as simple as that. So many of us are stuck in out 1999 view of going public and IPO and getting rich that we forget why it actually happens. Companies don't want to give up control - they want the cash for new expeditures so that they can grow.
No one does geeky sex puns like All Too Flat's Geeks Gone Wild. (Shameless self promotion, but it's so damn funny you'll probably forgive me)
Ha ha. It's funny that this got modded Score:5,Funny.
Nope. By far the coolest Rubik's Cube was this little prank in New York City.
It actually is kind of confusing:
Apple:Beetles::Apple:Beatles