On Thu, Jun 11, 2015 at 12:04 AM Alkis Georgopoulos <alk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Finally: > > --What's a way/s I can contribute back to your/our efforts of > > ubuntu/ltsp in ed? I saw this page: > > https://answers.launchpad.net/sch-scripts/+question/228810 but it's not > > too current. > > Most of the information there is still valid. > > I think that one good way for people to contribute would be to sponsor > specific tasks that they care to see implemented, for example: > * "I'm giving $100 to any developer that adds the ability to the > edubuntu live dvd media to boot a whole classroom of LTSP fat clients" > * "I'm contributing $200 for the move to LTSP 6" > * "I'm giving 50€ to any developer that solves launchpad bug #xxx". > > That would support the existing development teams, and it could possibly > attract even more developers. This is good to know--I've often wondered this, only thinking of the "donate $15 to LibreOffice/ $25 to Wikipedia etc" model. Actually, seems like a more targeted way of support and getting something specific--appealing to funders I'd think. I'll contact you back w/questions when I get nearer to something like that. > FLOSS is a very good development model but > of course no developer will use it if he can't cover his expenses. > > And of course documentation etc contributors are always welcome, but > unfortunately they usually don't stay around for a long time. > Indeed. I expect I'll add/update a page or two in the process of setup this summer. It's nice that I actually know what school I'll be at next year AND that it's the same one as this year. > > > Btw, about boot speed, the clients should load in about a minute (for > some clients here, min=10 seconds, max=70), if they don't you might want > to check your network speed. > Wow, Almost 2 minutes for me. I'll try the epoptes benchmark tool and flow control Thanks, David Did I mention that Stallman video... oh yeah, twice... :-)
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