KCLUG June 2008

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HowTo: manage updates to Ubuntu offline, via memory key or CD/DVD?
by Leo Mauler 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

I'm about to set up two Linux PCs for the Alcott Arts Center (www.alcottartscenter.org) in KCK. One Linux PC will be running Edubuntu, and most of Project Gutenberg, for their library; another one will have regular Ubuntu or Kubuntu to be run in their office. These folks are so financially-strapped that the Center doesn't even have a phone turned on (the wires are there but the phone connection isn't active), let alone a broadband Internet connection. The "Alcott Arts Center" phone is actually a second line in the caretaker's house a block away. I've already booted up the laptop and determined there are no nearby WiFi hotspots. I'll run the updates before I pack up the PCs, but after I install them on-site there is no on-site method of downloading updates. Is there a way to give an Ubuntu update repository a list of installed software on another computer, and thus download updates for another system to be transferred to that system via memory key or even CD/DVD? I'll continue to have personal access to both PCs for maintenance.

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Re: VIA cpu motherboard combo (gOS motherboard)
by lerninlinux＠comcast.net 01 Jun '08

01 Jun '08

-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jon Pruente" <jdpruente(a)gmail.com> > On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 11:27 AM, <lerninlinux(a)comcast.net> wrote: > > Has anyone tried either the Walmart PC, or specifically this motherboard? > > > > I have been thinking of getting one to build a file/backup/music server (only > functions, unless normal pc goes down, then troubleshoot), so the low power and > on all the time appeals to me. > > > I was going to suggest the Intel D201GLY2 mobo ( > http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d201gly2/ ) but I just looke > dup the gPC at Wal-Mart and it's now on clearance for $150 down from > $199, if you can find a store carrying it. > > Jon. Jon, Where did you see the $150? It is still showing $199 as of 2:27 pm, that I see, but the motherboard (would need memory too), is $60 with processor. Thanks PS (not available in stores, after their non computer people kept returning them when Windows software wouldn't run, but can have shipped to store)

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