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The Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) provides thin-client support for Linux

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/etc/network/interfaces is almost empty

I'm trying to set up a static IP address for my LTSP server as to configure one of my two NICs (internal one : Server -> Light client) via the /etc/network/interfaces , but when I open the interfaces file all I can see is this : auto lo iface lo…
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LTSP thin client to single user mode

Is it possible to boot a LTSP thin client to single user mode? I've updated the default entry under /var/lib/tftpboot/ltsp/i386/pxelinux.cfg to read as follows: - append ro initrd=initrd.img root=/dev/nbd0 init=/sbin/init-ltsp nomodeset quiet…
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How to install local applications in ltsp thin clients?

I've configured a ltsp server at home and built the thin client. Though, I'd now like to know how to add local applications to the thin client, namely chromium-browser and emacs24.
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LTSP client synchronize blackberry address book & calendar with evolution

I'm trying to setup blackberry sync'ing with Evolution on a LTSP client. It works on the server. I'm using Ubuntu 10.04 64bit on the server and here are the instructions I've followed to get the server working: Install required syncing…
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LTSP thin client boots to a command prompt instead of a GUI

When I install Edubuntu 11.10 with LTSP, it installs fine. When I go to boot from the thin client it opens a terminal (looks like MS-DOS) on the thin client, but the LTSP server shows a GUI. I am new to Linux; can someone help me?
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How do I wake up the printer when it sleeps?

I am running Ubuntu 12.04 on an LTSP network. I have attached a printer to the server via USB. The printer is an HP LaserJet Pro P1102 with driver Foomatic/foo2zjs-z2 (recommended). Often the printer goes to sleep, and then jobs submitted do not get…
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Is Wireless LTSP possible?

Background: I've been doing research into LTSP, to see if it would be a viable option for my school. However, (almost) everything I've found say that wireless LTSP isn't possible. This is a problem since my school almost exclusively uses Apple…
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Can i use Ubuntu 11.10 for netboot?

can i use an Ubuntu 11.10 for netboot over PXE? im aware of the LTSP and other similar proyects, but i dont find information using ubuntu 11.10 (the latest)
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How do I stop server mounted USB drives showing a dialogue on thin clients

I'm running Ubuntu 10.04 64bit Desktop on my server with LTSP5.2 and 10 workstations. Everytime I put a CD or USB disk into the server it shows up with an error on all the workstations saying 'Unable to Mount ' Is there a way to stop these messages…
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LTSP - thin client VS fat client - how does the root folder work?

There is plenty of information on the internet including here, but I could not find a specific discussion on it. Any comment is appreciated. Sorry if it is a very rookie question. I installed Ubuntu 14.04 and the LTSP server. I also use Virtual Box…
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How to resolve thin client log on freezing using LDAP + LTSP 12.04?

On Ubuntu 12.04 I have some kind of problem with LTSP and LDAP. Sometimes I can log to the server, but sometimes I can't (window freezes on LDM) log in from the thin client. Everything is OK when I log to the server like the local machine, but I…
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Thinclient Boot CD

How can I create a bootable CD to run on an old PC accessing an LTSP server. I have found ample documentation on installing an LTSP server, but no reference on how to create a bootable CD. (PC emulating a thinclient). My old PC does not support…
ziad zamel
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How to create a file in a specific location for every user?

I'm running an Ubuntu LTSP setup at a school with about 60 unique users. Occasionally, we need to share a document, create a directory or place a config file in every user's account. Obviously, it's not efficient to do this one at a time. I know I…
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What do I need to get started with thin clients?

I'm planning to make an ubuntu server (with load balancing to a few offstage computers) and have thin clients connect to it. Unfortunately, I don't know how to make a thin client, or the setup involved. I really like virtualization and servers and…
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Proxy settings do not promulgate to fat or thin clients

I work in Hertfordshire schools, which use a proxy eg http://wf1.thegrid.org.uk on port 80 to allow graded access by all users, within the schools, to the Internet. I have Ubuntu 10.04LTS successfully running and I want to set up 12.04LTS to replace…
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