By far the greatest setup for this is http://www.publicip.net/. It will actually allow users to login and you can set how long each user is allowed to use the wifi. The developer is very active in the forums and personally answers almost all questions. Here is a list of the features. Check it out, I have used it in the past and been nothing but impressed!
I know they are lame books, but when I wanted to start learning Linux, I picked up "Linux Administration for Dummies" I read the thing through and it helped a ton. I would also agree with an earlier post to relate things to what ever OS they are used to. It took me weeks to figure out that there was no C: and D: trees. Thirdly I would make sure to cover the basics, and get them used to the command line. good luck.
If you want to attempt to use Linux in your 'lab' you might want to look at K12 Terminal Server Project [www.k12ltsp.org]. I have never used them before, but from its website it might be just what you are looking for to use in your thin clients. As an Eagle Scout, I commend you on your efforts. You might also want to look for a fellow scout that is computer knowlegeable and let him help you do this for his Eagle Scout Project. Let us know at Slashdot how things go!
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I use http://www.i-stats.com/ it does almost everything you are talking about... and it presents it very nicely.
http://www.spymac.com/ already has this... for free
I know they are lame books, but when I wanted to start learning Linux, I picked up "Linux Administration for Dummies" I read the thing through and it helped a ton. I would also agree with an earlier post to relate things to what ever OS they are used to. It took me weeks to figure out that there was no C: and D: trees. Thirdly I would make sure to cover the basics, and get them used to the command line. good luck.
Bill Gets High...... nice.
If you want to attempt to use Linux in your 'lab' you might want to look at K12 Terminal Server Project [www.k12ltsp.org]. I have never used them before, but from its website it might be just what you are looking for to use in your thin clients. As an Eagle Scout, I commend you on your efforts. You might also want to look for a fellow scout that is computer knowlegeable and let him help you do this for his Eagle Scout Project. Let us know at Slashdot how things go!
On the next Ask Slashdot... Jimmy doesn't know what to eat for dinner. Will the Slashdot community be able to make some worth wild suggestions?
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