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* Computer lab was designed to provide users with full computer usability at a low setup and maintenance cost.
* Workstations (Thin Clients) are hooked up to a central server. Thin client's have hard-drives (not required) were removed to be installed in other computer systems.
* Computer network setup via '''LTSP''' ('''Linux Terminal Server Project''') to allow '''ease of maintenance and administration'''.
* '''Use of Linux (Ubuntu) operating system''' and '''open source software''' '''provides free software for the computer lab now and into the future.'''
* Computer lab (in final phases) will have an '''estimated worth of $20,000.00''' but it '''only cost an estimated $250.00 to setup''' and that includes the cost of room renovations.
* Most equipment donated or reused. Truly, a recycling success story!
* '''Use of Linux (Ubuntu) operating system''' and '''open source software''' '''provides free software for the Current computer lab now and into the future...configuration '''* Computer network setup via '''LTSP''' ('''Linux Terminal Server Project''') to allow ease of maintenance and administration...* Current computer lab configuration should last 5 years at very low cost ''' (eg. electricity usagebased on performance over 4 years from Parkdale and Emery Collegiate high-schools, fix chairsToronto, etc...Ontario)
* Extra computers are reserved in case a computer fails (estimate: 1 CPU per year).
* A backup server and backup routine will ensure minimum disruption. Just swap (switch) servers if required ...