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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Logistics|LOGISTICS]]''' |
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==LOGISTICS== |
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# If possible, count the number of XO's at the airport and note any physical damage |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Support_and_Maintenance|SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE]]''' |
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# 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) |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Training|TRAINING]]''' |
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# 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. |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Connectivity|CONNECTIVITY]]''' |
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#* 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) |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Customizing|CUSTOMIZATION]]''' |
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# 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. |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Power|POWER]]''' |
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# 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. |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Content_Development|CONTENT DEVELOPMENT]]''' |
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# 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. |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Timeline|TIMELINE]]''' |
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# 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. |
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# To change the keyboard setting so that you can type in both English and Nepali. Here's what I did<br> |
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#* sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/keyboard |
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#* change<br> |
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XKB_MODEL="olpc" |
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XKB_LAYOUT="us" |
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XKB_VARIANT="olpc" |
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KEYTABLE="us" |
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XKB_MODEL="olpc" |
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XKB_LAYOUT="us,np" |
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XKB_VARIANT="olpc2,olpc" |
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KEYTABLE="us" |
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#* You can now change the the language in which you type with the multiplication/divide button |
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==SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE== |
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# Familiarize yourself with disassembling the laptop, replacing parts etc. |
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#*http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Repair |
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#*http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Disassembly |
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# Always carry a USB customization key with the customized image and individual activities. |
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Who do we train for local support?<br> |
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Training given to local support?<br> |
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Tools given to local support?<br> |
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Spare parts/ extra laptops given to local support?<br> |
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How often do maintenance teams visit the school?<br> |
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==TEACHER TRAINING== |
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# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Teacher_Training |
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materials required for teacher training? (multiplugs, xo's, board etc)<br> |
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feedback of teachers from the previous teacher training?<br> |
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training of the trainers?<br> |
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==TRAINERS TRAINING== |
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==RECRUITING AND TRAINING INTERNS== |
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# 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. |
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# Interns must be familiar with disassembling and reassembling the laptop along with replacing and testing components etc. |
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# Interns should be independent and capable of using the internet and other sources to find solutions as far as possible. |
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# Interns should be familiar with the E-Paath software along with other activities that are to be included in the deployment. |
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# Interns should know how to add/remove individual activities, install an image, add/remove fonts and other basic. |
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# Interns should create a 'Hello World Activity' in sugar. |
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Other training to interns?<br> |
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Recruiting interns?<br> |
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Plans for the (stress lab)?<br> |
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A training plan for interns? |
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==CONNECTIVITY== |
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# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Technical_Details#Networking |
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required materials/software? |
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time taken to set up? |
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concept of the network? |
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==CUSTOMIZING XO'S== |
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==INTEGRATION== |
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==POWER== |
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# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Technical_Details#Power_Systems |
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Power available to school?<br> |
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Current xo power consumption?<br> |
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Number of sockets required per classroom? or charging rack?<br> |
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Coping with load shedding and power spikes?<br> |
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Power required for the school server?<br> |
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==CONTENT DEVELOPMENT== |
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# http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Content_Development |
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Number of people involved?<br> |
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Number of activities per time (eg per month)?<br> |
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Activity details? Activity platform? Flash? Squeak?<br> |
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