Introduction to the Edubuntu Handbook

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Copyright © 2004, 2005, 2006 Canonical Ltd. and members of the Edubuntu Documentation Project

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Abstract

A comprehensive guide to using Edubuntu in a thin-client (LTSP) and stand-alone environment.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
About the Edubuntu Handbook
Ubuntu and it's philosophy
Why Edubuntu?
Choosing The Correct Installation Type
Basic Concepts: Networks and Networking
2. Introduction to Thin-Client Computing
Theory of operation
Hardware Requirements and Set-Up
Installing Edubuntu On The Server
Setting Up Thin Clients
Edubuntu Student Control Panel
Security
Keeping LTSP In Shape
Updates
Printing
Upgrading
3. Introducton to Edubuntu Standalone
Hardware requirements
Installing Edubuntu Standalone
Security
Updates
Backing Up
Printing
Upgrading
4. Use, Configure, Support, and Contribute
Introduction to available software
Customization
Documentation and Support
5. Contributing to Edubuntu
Are you a user?
Are you a teacher, parent, or student?
Are you multilingual?
Are you a writer, editor, or proofreader?
Are you an artist?
Are you a coder?
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