Linux Laptops in SC Classrooms Linux Laptops in SC Classrooms
Beginning in the spring of 2007, the College made available 72 Linux laptops computers for use in 2229 SC. Since then the number of available laptops has been increased and they are available for use in 2217 and 3505. Up to 30 laptops can be used in 2217 and 3505; thus classes scheduled in those rooms for which you intend to use the laptops should not be larger than 30, even though the rooms seat more.
The laptops are stored in locked closest in 2217, 2229, and 3505. Each laptop is stored in a neoprene bag. An additional cloth equipment bag holds the power supply and network cable. Students can bring and use their own mouse or USB key.
The computers are not valuable outside the classroom as they have no battery, optical drive, or wireless connection. They can boot only from the internal hard drive. The networking functions only in the classroom. And each unit is branded, as is the case in which it is stored.
For security, the classrooms have electronic surveillance.
Pick up one laptop and one equipment bag. Place the laptop on top of computer bag. Plug in power supply, network cable, mouse (your own; optional), and USB key (your own; optional).
Turn on the laptop; no password is required.
The USB key is mounted under the /media directory. Disable the USB key before removing it.
Turn off laptop by clicking the little red button at lower right of screen. Select Turn Off Computer; do not select End Current Session.
Do not remove network cable unless laptop is off. Once off, unplug network cable, power supply, mouse, and USB key.
Insert the hinge end first when putting the laptop in the bag. Put the power supply & network cable in the cloth equipment bag.
The software load on these Linux laptops changes each semester depending on the classes being taught in those rooms. Contact CSS, 335-5751, to request that software be installed on these laptops. Use this form to inform CSS that your class will use the Linux laptops and to request software installation and access to the closets in which the laptops are stored.
Read the description and statement of use for the Linux laptops.
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