OLE Nepal/Deployment guide

LOGISTICS

1. If possible, count the number of XO's at the airport and note any physical damage
2. Transport XO's to storage area
3. 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)
4. 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.
   • You can use a marker and a tape to stick the label at the front of the XO.
   • The label is best put in the green cover on top of the screen, between the two antennas.
5. 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)
6. Activate all laptops. (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Activation_and_Developer_Keys#Getting_devkey_data_via_USB_stick)
7. Power up a laptop and hit the ESC key to enter forth. Type "test-all". This will test all components of the laptop.
8. 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.
9. At the OK prompt, type "change-tag LO ne_NP.UTF-8" to change the locale to Nepali.
10. To update firmware type "flash u:\XXXX" where XXXX is the filename including the extension of the firmware.
11. To install the image, put the customized image (osXXX.img) and the crc file (osXXX.crc) at the root of the USB key.
12. 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.
13. To change the keyboard setting so that you can type in both English and Nepali. Here's what I did
    
    • sudo vi /etc/sysconfig/keyboard
    • change
      

  XKB_MODEL="olpc"
  XKB_LAYOUT="us"
  XKB_VARIANT="olpc"
  KEYTABLE="us"

to

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

1. • You can now change the the language in which you type with the multiplication/divide button

SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE

1. Familiarize yourself with disassembling the laptop, replacing parts etc.
   • http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Repair
   • http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Disassembly
2. Always carry a USB customization key with the customized image and individual activities.

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

TEACHER TRAINING

1. http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Teacher_Training

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

RECRUITING AND TRAINING INTERNS

1. 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.
2. Interns must be familiar with disassembling and reassembling the laptop along with replacing and testing components etc.
3. Interns should be independent and capable of using the internet and other sources to find solutions as far as possible.
4. Interns should be familiar with the E-Paath software along with other activities that are to be included in the deployment.
5. Interns should know how to add/remove individual activities, install an image, add/remove fonts and other basic.
6. Interns should create a 'Hello World Activity' in sugar.

Other training to interns?
Recruiting interns?
Plans for the (stress lab)?
A training plan for interns?

CONNECTIVITY

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

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

POWER

1. http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Technical_Details#Power_Systems

Power available to school?
Current xo power consumption?
Number of sockets required per classroom? or charging rack?
Coping with load shedding and power spikes?
Power required for the school server?

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

1. http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Nepal:_Content_Development

Number of people involved?
Number of activities per time (eg per month)?
Activity details? Activity platform? Flash? Squeak?