[frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
- From: Richard Zimmerman <ke4rit@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:57:55 -0500
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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> frgeek-michiana-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *chuq00@xxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Monday, December 06, 2010 10:27
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> *To:* frgeek-michiana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [frgeek-michiana] Re: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS installs
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> 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.*
>
>
>
> -----Original message-----
>
> *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 eliminate a lot of problems with out of date systems.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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Richard "Goose" Zimmerman, ke4rit
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