If you want to put it in will call ill be going down there the 22ndOriginally Posted by HBARleatherneck
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If you want to put it in will call ill be going down there the 22nd
You should check craigslist, and the local facebook swap and shop pages. There seems to be tons of computer stuff here in the taint.
If you make something idiot proof, someone will make a better idiot... Forget youth, what we need is a fountain of smart. There are no stupid questions, just a lot of inquisitive idiots.Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. --Isaac AsimovLike, where's spyder been? That guy was like, totally cool and stuff. - foxtrot
Another thing, if you don't mind changing online schools, check out Connections Academy, they give you computers for evey kid that is enrolled. The computers come with every bit of software they will need also of course (including Microsoft office).
If you make something idiot proof, someone will make a better idiot... Forget youth, what we need is a fountain of smart. There are no stupid questions, just a lot of inquisitive idiots.Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. --Isaac AsimovLike, where's spyder been? That guy was like, totally cool and stuff. - foxtrot
There's a lot more to the Raspberry Pi than just connecting stuff to it. I doubt HBAR wants to bother.
A Linux distro like Ubuntu will provide web and email. As far as finding drivers and other apps that they may need, that's not so clear.
I would avoid purchasing anything from Blackberry as you'll be limiting your flexibility.
The company where I work has periodic 'garage sales' to sell off older hardware. Maybe you could find someone that does the same and get some good deals?
Last edited by Gman; 07-11-2013 at 22:23.
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Jesus... This thread is full of BULLSHIT!!!!
You need a different computer for each kid. You need them all running off either a switch or a WIRED!!!!!!!! router. If you want, I could come up there from MicroCenter and set everything up for you. But, it wouldn't be free. I would need money for gas at least.
Last edited by JM Ver. 2.0; 07-11-2013 at 23:13.
Here's why it's bullshit...
Tablets? Really? PAY ATTENTION TO THE QUESTION!
Linux? Based off the guys question he's obviously not a computer guy. Linux isn't going to be his friend.
Raspberry Pi? Again, he's not a computer guy.
Make this shit simple for the man.
WIRED switch or router, 3-4 basic computers with Web Cams and WIRED peripherals. DONE! Simple.
Why wired? You really think a wireless set up is going to handle 3-4 systems pulling a live video DOWNLOAD and UPLOAD at the same time? Come on now....
Last edited by JM Ver. 2.0; 07-11-2013 at 23:18.
Computer/Network questions. I need multiple computers for internet based schoo
13yr Cisco certified individual here.
I confirm what JM says to be correct.
Once you decide on the Hardware for each kid (Your gonna be dropping $300/ea for a decent, minimal net book with a camera).... PM me if you want help with logistics. (I even have lots of wire and retro equipment if we need it)
And if these are for their school work.... Pay for a copy of MS Office for the house if you can manage it.
Computer/Network questions. I need multiple computers for internet based schoo
Btw, is there a nerd section of the forum? Then we can talk about the distro's that we are all running on our Pi and how the MK802 is better than the MK809ii for running XBMC because its running Jelly Bean and 2 core gigaflops for the VM cluster flux capacitor.... RAM
Kinda just gave up there at the end...
Mention you are a member of the board. Or, Pm him here on the site.
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HBAR - Stay away from Tiger Direct, never had much good luck from them.
Internet - If you can go wired then go wired. The only reason wireless is better is for locations were wired is impossible, impractical or you want freedom of movement. Knowing your setup at your house, go wired. A 5 Port Switch will serve you just fine.
Hardware - Again get the best you can with what you have. I have always had great luck with Dell machines. It's all I ever used till I went to Apple. For you and your Logistics, Amazon Prime is a good bet or take Wulf up on his offer. I may have two Dell Desktop CPU's I could give you. They need some work, just a reinstall of the Operating System and drivers. If someone is will to do the reinstall for you, you can have the machines.
Question, what online school are they using? The teacher in me is curious.
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