Hello, I am working with a K-12 school in Ghana Africa to help construct and expand a computer laboratory. Last summer we built the lab and I installed 13 donated computers (12 Win95, 1 Redhat server). The lab is operational and self-sufficient, the Redhat box is a Samba/PPP/File/Squid/email server and is working out extremely well. A major issue was getting the equipment there: the bulky/pricy shipment, the extensive attention such a shipment causes with the (extremely corrupt) port authorities. So: I've been considering alternatives to desktop units and tube displays, the wearable technology seems to be a valid consideration. I'd be interested in constructing units that can handle Win95 on a network. Each unit would use an external hard drive. In fact, I can imagine one standard desktop case that contains 6 complete units sharing one power supply; it would sit on a table with 6 monitors & keyboards. Of course, pricing is a major issue, I don't have lots of money to expend. I'm sure this isn't a new idea, has anyone ever done anything like this? What components (motherboards in particular) are inexpensive yet reliable? I know LCD monitors are expensive, are there better alternatives? The monitors should handle graphics (Windows/office apps, web pages). Any recommendations greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Brian Rankin PS: this school is not affiliated with any NPO, so it is difficult to obtain funding beyond personal contributions. But: if I can get more equipment to the school the children will benefit enormously in terms of learning basic computer/office skills and understanding web/email usage. The school is in an economically-depressed region, so the impact of this computer lab is absolutely incredible. Right now there are 12 workstations yet 1500 children. -- Subcription/unsubscription/info requests: send e-mail with subject of "subscribe", "unsubscribe", or "info" toWear-Hard Mailing List Archive (searchable): http://wearables.blu.org
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