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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Logistics|LOGISTICS]]''' |
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=[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Support_and_Maintenance|SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE]]= |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Support_and_Maintenance|SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE]]''' |
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=Training/Orientation= |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Training|TRAINING]]''' |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Connectivity|CONNECTIVITY]]''' |
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==Orientation Program for Parents and other stakeholders== |
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* http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/260 |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Customizing|CUSTOMIZATION]]''' |
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==Trainers Training== |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Power|POWER]]''' |
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* Trainers will be from the NCED, the national teacher training body. |
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==Recruiting and Training Interns== |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Content_Development|CONTENT DEVELOPMENT]]''' |
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* Volunteer who have just graduated for Class 12 / A levels are targeted. |
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* Volunteers will be largely responsible for setting up the infrastructure of the deployment schools, basic troubleshooting etc supported by engineers from OLE Nepal. |
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*'''[[OLE_Nepal/Deployment_guide/Timeline|TIMELINE]]''' |
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* Prospective volunteers will undergo three/four months of intensive training. |
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* Number of volunteers will be around ten |
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* Training venue not fixed, not enough space in the office. |
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=== Volunteer/Intern Training === |
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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. |
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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 knowledge. |
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# Interns should create a 'Hello World Activity' in sugar. -??? |
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# Trainees should be able to edit and create wiki pages. |
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# Trainees should be familiar with documenting their work on the wiki. |
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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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* Change the name of the server in the XS. (eg.bashuki.xs.olenepal) |
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* Security and vulnerabilities. http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/313 |
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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 the XO= |
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See [[#Logistics|Logistics]] first. Basic customization is covered there. |
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==Customizing Build== |
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# Install os image 703 from Forth prompt copy-nand u:\os703.img --> you must have os703.img and os703.crc on your USB key |
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# Power off |
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# Insert USB key that has Customization Key v2 installed on it |
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# Hold down X game key then turn on the XO |
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# Release the game key when prompted to do so |
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# The Activity pack should install itself and then power off |
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# Boot up and make your changes, such as installing rpms |
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# When done, delete the user-specific changes you have made |
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#* rm -r /home/olpc.sugar/default |
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#* rm /var/lib/dbus/machine-id |
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#* There may be other machine-specific settings that I am not aware of but should be deleted |
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# Reboot |
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# Go to the Forth prompt and type save-nand u:\os703-b1.img, this will also generate a u:\os703-b1.crc file |
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# Clone other XO's using these two files |
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We need a list of activities we are going to use.<br> |
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Testing of the activities with the build we are going to use.<br> |
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== Additional Customization == |
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* Install the [http://dev.laptop.org/~sayamindu/langpacks/ne_lang_pack.sh|Nepali Language Pack] |
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* Install the [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Image:Rsync-use.sh|update script]. |
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=== Essential RPM's === |
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==== RPM's to display man pages==== |
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* Install groff-1.18.***.i386 |
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* Install man-1.6f-***.i386 |
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* copy /etc/man.config from linux machine to xo under same location |
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* Copy Man folder /usr/share/man into into xo |
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====Flash 9==== |
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* rpm -ivh <flash-plugin-rpm-name>.rpm |
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===Gnuchess=== |
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* rm /usr/games/gnuchess -- for some reason there appears to be a symbolic link here by default that causes problems |
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* cp /usr/bin/gnuchess /usr/games/ note: for whatever reason, ln -s /usr/bin/gnuchess /usr/games doesn't work |
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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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*http://blog.olenepal.org/index.php/archives/254 |
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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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=Timeline= |
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* Date?? Select schools for Spring pilots |
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* Date?? Visit schools to assess readiness and particular needs regarding power and connectivity |
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* Date?? Arrange Internet access for the schools |
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* Date?? Determine locations for off-site teacher training |
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* Date?? Hold Teacher training |
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* Date?? April 15th (approximately) school starts |
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