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*[[XS_Server_Services|Server Services]] described the services supported by the School Server
*[[XS_Server_Services|Server Services]] described the services supported by the School Server
*[[XS_Server_Discussion|Server Discussion]] describes services and enhancements possibly supported by the School Server
*[[XS_Server_Discussion|Server Discussion]] describes services and enhancements possibly supported by the School Server
*[[<b>XS Server Software</b>]] describes the software system being built for release, and has instructions for downloading and installing the software
*<b>[[XS Server Software]]</b> describes the software system being built for release, and has instructions for downloading and installing the software
*The [[XS_Server_Specification|XS Server Specification]] describes the School Server hardware platform in much more detail.
*The [[XS_Server_Specification|XS Server Specification]] describes the School Server hardware platform in much more detail.
*[[Trial1 Server Software]] describes the proposed first revision of the server software
*[[Trial1 Server Software]] describes the proposed first revision of the server software

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When we deploy one laptop per child, we must also provide additional infrastructure extending the capabilities of the laptops. While the laptops are largely self-sufficient, a mesh portal providing connectivity and shared resources greatly extends their utility.

These persistent services required by OLPC laptops could conceivably be implemented in a fully distributed manner. They are , however, currently provided more economically by a centralized local resource, the school server. The functions provided by this server are open to debate, but at a minimum they include internet communication and storage resources to the school's wireless mesh.

Currently, the School server is described by these documents:

See also