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** Open Space3 - B-Laurel Netbooks and Linux **
During our session we were able to take a look at Ubuntu as an operating system option for your netbooks. Ubuntu (linux) can also be run simultaneously on a Mac or Windows machine using VirtualBox.


 * __To create an installer CD of Ubuntu do the following:__**
 * 1) Click the picture above to go to the Ubuntu website.


 * 1) Follow step 1- download the OS. This can be a lengthly download.


 * 1) Follow step 2- Burn your Ubuntu CD

If you would like to try Ubuntu on your Mac or Windows machine you can use VirtualBox to run a virtual Ubuntu desktop. Click here for instructions.

For the Brooklyn Friends Netbook project this year we have chosen hardware with the following specs:

Dell Mini 10v netbook
 * 6 cell battery


 * Solid state harddrives

Higher Ground Mini Shuttle netbook cases for 5th graders Higher Ground Flak Jacket netbook cases for Faculty EarthWalk Mini Max laptop charging carts (stationary)

We've used the Higher Ground cases here in our community for a few years. Where the high school students did not like the 'shuttle' case for their Macbooks in previous years (too bulky) the faculty seemed to like them for moving about on campus- as easy way to shuttle your laptop and papers. The Higher Ground Flak Jacket was designed with the NYC mobile lifestyle in mind- it slips easily into a backpack but provides much more protection than a simple neoprene sleeve.

We chose EarthWalk laptop carts because of their reduced power consumption through their //__power pulse architecture which allows for the simultaneous charging of all laptops and attached peripherals from one standard wall outlet.__// 

You are welcome to visit our program at any time this year. Contact me to arrange a visit. I can try and help as much as possible if you are using Linux this year- but know we, too, are still learning a lot about this as we wade in.

I hope this is helpful-

Kerri Richardson Redding Director of Academic Technology Brooklyn Friends School www.brooklynfriends.org Skype/Twitter: Nandikerri Linkedin: Kerri Richardson-Redding