[frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
- From: "Tom Brown" <tbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 16:46:58 -0500
Thanks. I think I have a spare 8GB USB stick in the office.
Tom --
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From: frgeek-michiana-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:frgeek-michiana-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Richard Zimmerman
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 14:58
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
In looking up Ubuntu 10.04 LTS DVD, it was 4.1g so that would be your
baseline...
Richard
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Tom Brown <tbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am going to begin constructing our local repository this week. I'll
download the base 10.04 LTS repos to a machine at work or home then add
other sources (codecs, drivers) as we determine which are safe to use and
won't break 10.04 LTS. The repos will be housed on either a USB stick or a
portable HD depending on storage requirements.
Tom --
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[mailto:frgeek-michiana-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of chuq00@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 10:27
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
As far as the codecs and what not goes, I believe mediubuntu has all of that
included, and if I am thinking correctly you can add sources from the cd,
maybe that would be the cheapest, easiest solution as far as codecs are
concerned.
Chuq from my DROID.
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From: Mike Cook <mikecook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, Dec 6, 2010 15:03:40 GMT+00:00
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
Once we set up a local repository the codec/driver problem will be solved.
As to updating I don't really think that is necessary so long as our
repository is fairly up to date. I don't plan on having many complete
systems sitting on the shelf until we have orders for them. That will
eliminate a lot of problems with out of date systems. We still have some
Freeboxes loaded with VL and some are not even the latest version of VL.
Open Range's WiMax service looks pretty good and could be another option but
again is pretty expensive for only 12-15 hours of use per month.
I wouldn't think that tethered cellphone use would be economical unless one
of us already was using it and was willing to let Free Geek use some of
their quite limited data allocation. I would not expect or encourage anyone
to go down this path.
I think that Internet access would be beneficial but at the moment there are
too few hours available for me to work on it much. I think our immediate
needs are for storage and marketing.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Goldbach
Sent: Dec 5, 2010 11:30 PM
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
The point in updating is that Ubuntu 10.04 LTS doesn't have the codecs
and/or drivers for audio and printers. That aside, then yes there is no
reason to update.
On the internet subject, there is another possibility: Open Range. Supposed
to be internet service based on "4G". Their simple plan:
Highest Speed Internet for only $38.95/mo. Internet speeds perfect for high
bandwidth uses (eg streaming video, downloading large files, video
conferencing). Modem leasing fee included. Internet includes free WiFi and
up to 8 email accounts. Free activation and 30 day free trial.
Just merely a suggestion, but it would seem that we've decided on not
getting internet service for the time being. It was also suggested that we
could use my phone and wifi tethering to provide internet, but since my
phone has yet to be "rooted", I would have to subscribe to T-Mobile's wifi
tethering plan, which I can barely afford paying my bill with the current
required data plan, so this isn't a good idea. And I'm not quite up for
leaving my phone just laying out.
Phil Goldbach
"Men cry not for themselves, but for their comrades."
--- On Sun, 12/5/10, Tony Germano <tony_germano@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Tony Germano <tony_germano@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 9:46 PM
Actually, if the box has been sitting on a shelf for an extended period of
time, running updates before we give it away might be a good way to check
that the box still works.
I don't think it's necessary to be 100% current, but even if we could update
the local repository about once a month that would be much better than
nothing.
Tony
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From: chuq00@xxxxxxxxx
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:53:39 -0500
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
I agree, I think a simplistic approach would be the best bet unless things
change. We never ran updates on the vector boxes, just upgrade to the latest
release was all that was done. Worrying about ensuring each box is fully
updated makes the idea of having a multitude of freeboxes ready to pointless
if you have to update each beforehand. Think about when you buy a computer
there aren't any updates done to it at all, unless you pay for that service.
Make it much simpler, no sneaker-netting updates in, updating the systems,
running multiple servers for firewalls and gateways, all things that would
provide good hands on experience for volunteers but is really unnecessary
especially at this point in time.
Chuq
Chuq from my DROID.
-----Original message-----
From: Mike Cook <mikecook@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, Dec 5, 2010 21:48:47 GMT+00:00
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
My opinion remains that we would be foolish to set up phone service/dsl to
the warehouse at the point we are now. There is no one at the warehouse
during most days. When the warehouse is occupied someone is generally in
possession of a cell phone for emergencies. It would be nice to have
Internet access however for 3 hours use per week just about anything is
going to be too expensive unless it is VERY cheap or free. If at some future
time we find that the warehouse is open 20 or more hours per week the
calculus might change. It would be cheaper but still expensive to go with
cellular broadband. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any data plans
that don't require a monthly payment regardless of usage. Our best possible
option at this time is piggybacking on someone else's service.
Cricket Broadband
$40 / month Plan
includes
High-speed wireless Internet access with:
usage level - 2.5GB at Best Speed
download speed - up to 1.4 mbps
Plan Features
Coverage
Service Area All Cricket Broadband Coverage Areas
Included Usage
Connectivity 2.5GB after limit usage
Contract Terms and Fees
Carrier's Early Termination Fee None
Contract Term None
Security Deposit None
Wireless Network
Technology CDMA
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Brown
Sent: Dec 4, 2010 5:07 PM
To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
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