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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Logistics|LOGISTICS]]'''
==LOGISTICS==
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# If possible, count the number of XO's at the airport and note any physical damage
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Support_and_Maintenance|SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE]]'''
# Transport XO's to storage area
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# Write the serial number with a marker at the underside of the XO. The serial number can be found after removing the battery. (e.g SHF8060099D)
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Training|TRAINING]]'''
# Assign a label to the XO (e.g OLEN.XO.1) make sure that both the label and the serial number has been noted in paper.
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#* You can use a marker and a tape to stick the label at the front of the XO.
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Connectivity|CONNECTIVITY]]'''
#* The label is best put in the green cover on top of the screen, between the two antennas.
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# Laptops should be kept systematically with a certain range of XO's in a certain shelf. (e.g OLEN.XO.1 - OLEN.XO.10 should be kept in the same shelf)
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Customizing|CUSTOMIZATION]]'''
# Activate all laptops. (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Activation_and_Developer_Keys#Getting_devkey_data_via_USB_stick)
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# Power up a laptop and hit the ESC key to enter forth. Type "test-all". This will test all components of the laptop.
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Power|POWER]]'''
# If there is a bad component write that the laptop is bad and the name of the bad component beside the label using a red marker and a piece of tape.
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# At the OK prompt, type "change-tag LO ne_NP.UTF-8" to change the locale to Nepali.
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Content_Development|CONTENT DEVELOPMENT]]'''
# To update firmware type "flash u:\XXXX" where XXXX is the filename including the extension of the firmware.
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# To install the image, put the customized image (osXXX.img) and the crc file (osXXX.crc) at the root of the USB key.
*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Timeline|TIMELINE]]'''
# Plug in the USB key and when in forth, type "copy-nand flash u:\osXXX.img". The process will be over in a couple of minutes.
# To change the keyboard setting so that you can type in both English and Nepali. Here's what I did<br>
#* sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/keyboard
#* change<br>
XKB_MODEL="olpc"
XKB_LAYOUT="us"
XKB_VARIANT="olpc"
KEYTABLE="us"
to<br>

XKB_MODEL="olpc"
XKB_LAYOUT="us,np"
XKB_VARIANT="olpc2,olpc"
KEYTABLE="us"

#* You can now change the the language in which you type with the multiplication/divide button

==SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE==
# Familiarize yourself with disassembling the laptop, replacing parts etc.
#*http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Repair
#*http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Disassembly
# Always carry a USB customization key with the customized image and individual activities.

Who do we train for local support?<br>
training given to local support?<br>
Tools given to local support?<br>
Spare parts/ extra laptops given to local support?<br>
How often do maintenance teams visit the school?<br>

==TEACHER TRAINING==
# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Teacher_Training

materials required for teacher training? (multiplugs, xo's, board etc)<br>
feedback of teachers from the previous teacher training?<br>
training of the trainers?<br>

==TRAINERS TRAINING==
==RECRUITING AND TRAINING INTERNS==
# A basic understanding of Linux and some commands is vital. A good guide is the Rute User's Tutorial and Exposition by Paul Sheer. http://rute.2038bug.com/index.html.gz.
# Interns must be familiar with disassembling and reassembling the laptop along with replacing and testing components etc.
# Interns should be independent and capable of using the internet and other sources to find solutions as far as possible.
# Interns should be familiar with the E-Paath software along with other activities that are to be included in the deployment.
# Interns should know how to add/remove individual activities, install an image, add/remove fonts and other basic.
# Interns should create a 'Hello World Activity' in sugar.

Other training to interns?<br>
recruiting interns?<br>
plans for the (stress lab)?<br>
A training plan for interns?

==CONNECTIVITY==
# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Technical_Details#Networking

required materials/software?
time taken to set up?
concept of the network?

==CUSTOMIZING XO'S==
==INTEGRATION==
==POWER==
# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Technical_Details#Power_Systems

power available to school?<br>
current xo power consumption?<br>
no of sockets required per classroom? or charging rack?<br>
coping with load shedding and power spikes?<br>
power required for the school server?<br>

==CONTENT DEVELOPMENT==
# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Content_Development

no of people involved?<br>
no of activities per time (eg per month)?<br>
activity details? activity platform? flash? squeak?<br>

Latest revision as of 10:13, 11 December 2008