[ubuntu-us-mi] Fwd: [GRLUG] How to Custom Image 100 plus laptops

[Bradley McMahon]

I suggest you look up PXE booting.

https://wiki.koeln.ccc.de/index.php/Ubuntu_PXE_Install

first hit off google.

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 7:05 AM, Ben Rousch <brousch at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've installed Ubuntu a lot, but always single computers from the
> standard ISO. Does anyone have suggestions for doing something on this
> scale?
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jim Becher <jbecher at yahoo.com>
> Date: 2009/3/30
> Subject: [GRLUG] How to Custom Image 100 plus laptops
> To: grlug at grlug.org
>
>
> Hello all, I have not posted for a long time.
>
> I am looking for some suggestions and advise on how to deploy Ubuntu
> on 100 laptops.
>
> I have been working with http://forgr.wordpress.com/ (ellohay.org) and
> plan on deploying Linux for some non technical users.  Ping me in this
> sounds interesting, because come July we are looking to do an install
> fest with near 100 laptops.
>
> I understand imaging or ghosting machines, but I am more concerned on
> how to customize / configure / then deploy.
> What is the best method to install and remove applications, customize
> the xwindow, save some config settings, put on logos - desktop images,
> and basically lock down unneeded apps.  Then create a deployment or
> install from that.
>
> I have heard the term re-mastering or creating a distro but really
> don't see how that can help.
>
> Overall we are looking to have something similar to what Dell or HP
> does when they deploy linux on a netbook.
>
> As a group we would like to install the following applications - and
> I'll take any suggestions on some preferred software
>
> Web browser (firefox) - need to install flash, pdf, and quicktime player
> Email client (?) - needs to be easy to use
> Word processor (open office)
> Spreadsheets (open office)
> video player (vlc, mplayer?)
> pdf reader -
> Real audio client
> Instant message client
> (updates to only happen once a month)
> wireless manager
>
> Any help / suggestions would be great.  You can contact me directly if
> you have any experience in this.  We are looking for anyone interested
> in helping
>
> Jim Becher
> 616 862 6579
>
>
>
>
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