RE: K12OS: ThinkNIC's....who's using 'em?

Doug Simpson (simpsond@leopards.k12.ar.us)
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 14:26:57 -0600 

I would be very interested in the terminals.  Tell me how to go about
obtaining some of them.
Thanks
Doug

> Oracle Help us Help foundation has grants from ThinkNICs. Though they
make
> it look like they are giving out computers in their literature.
> 
> They just granted us 30, and I am awaiting their arrival.
> 
> Check out www.helpushelp.org for more info.
> 
> We feel like they were dishonest with us, but I am excited to get the
> terminals.  They never give out the specs until after the grant is
awarded.
> Luckily I run Linux and was familiar with k12ltsp through
OpenSourceSchools,
> so we are going to be able to make use of them, but I have a bad taste
about
> Oracle after this process.
> 
> I am sure many people on this list would be interested in the
terminals.
> 
> We just found out they are delivering terminals and not computers, so
I am
> sorry if I sound harsh.  I am really looking forward to having two 15
> computer labs via k12ltsp.
> 
> -Jackson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-k12os@riverdale.k12.or.us
> [mailto:owner-k12os@riverdale.k12.or.us]On Behalf Of David Trask
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 2:26 PM
> To: k12os@riverdale.k12.or.us
> Subject: K12OS: ThinkNIC's....who's using 'em?
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I know there are folks out there using the ThinkNIC from the New
Internet
> Computer Company.......I was wondering how many folks are using them
and
> what was involved in getting them to boot to the K12LTSP.   They look
like
> a viable alternative for terminals that I can install in the
fall.....and
> the price is about right.  I'd appreciate any feedback.   I'd also
> appreciate any feedback on other machines (new...not used) that people
are
> using for terminals.  (I know all about the used ones)  :-)
> 
> David N. Trask
> Technology Teacher/Coordinator
> Vassalboro Community School
> dtrask@vcs.u52.k12.me.us
> (207)923-3100
> 
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Doug Simpson
Technology Specialist
DeQueen Public Schools
simpsond@leopards.k12.ar.us
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