##(see the SpecSpec for an explanation) * '''Launchpad Entry''': https://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+spec/ltsp-netbooting-enhancement * '''Created''': <> by OliverGrawert * '''Contributors''': OliverGrawert * '''Packages affected''': == Summary == This spec resolves the problem of a lack of etherboot support for Ubuntu's LTSP implementation. == Rationale == Many clasrooms have older machines which are not pxe enabled, but can boot via an etherboot floppy or rom. Currently, these machines can't be used directly with Ubuntu's LTSP. == Use cases == Roger has a classroom full of very old pc's that have really cheap RTL8139 cards in them that he bought on an online used parts site for $20.00. He starts off the day by putting in his Etherboot boot floppies in the machines, and turning them on. They boot up Edubuntu, and he's ready for his students. == Scope == ltsp-update-kernels might need modifying. Looks like basic code is there, just needs to be tested thoroughly. mknbi needs to be a depends for ltsp-standalone-server. == Design == * import mknbi into main * fix ltsp-standalone-server for depends to mknbi == Implementation == === Code === === Data preservation and migration === == Outstanding issues == mknbi 1.4.4 has a bug that incorrectly generates code with Geode processors. Upstream bug that needs to be fixed. == BoF agenda and discussion == ---- CategorySpec