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Grantbox computers are built to general specs, with specific changes that depend on the nature of the hardware grant.
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Grantboxen are systems that are targeted for specific [[Hardware Grants|Hardware Grant]] requests.  What they are comprised of depends on Free Geek's inventory and supplies, and the needs of grant requestor.
  
The GrantBox is one of several standard kinds of PC built in our [[Build]] Program. It is given to Hardware Grant applicants after they're approved for a hardware grant. Occasionally, standard-built [[FreekBox]] units and [[Diskless Terminal]]s are distributed via the [[Hardware Grants]] program. ([[Storebox]]en are rarely, if ever, given out as hardware grants.)
 
  
== Grantboxen (current specifications) ==
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== Portland Public Schools Box ==
=== hardware ===
 
(they generally rise over time)
 
  
<onlyinclude>FG-PDX Specs
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{{PPS_Specs}}
Processor: 2800 MHz and above
 
RAM: 1 GB
 
Storage: Hard drive: 80 GB IDE or 40 GB SATA
 
Optical drive: CD-RW/DVD-ROM or CD-RW & DVD-Rom
 
Networking: Ethernet onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt </onlyinclude>
 
  
=== software ===
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===Notes===
Some grant recipients choose to install their own software. We encourage them to use free software where possible though; we provide the following:
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* The HDDs should '''not''' be imaged,
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* The Windows Certificate of Authority (COA) tag should be '''left intact''',
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* Follow the [[Abbreviated Build Checklist]] for testing.
  
* Ubuntu Linux 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)
 
* Gnome desktop
 
* Openoffice.org office suite
 
* Firefox web browser
 
 
[[Category: Distro]]
 
 
[[Category: Build]]
 
[[Category: Build]]

Revision as of 10:48, 24 October 2012

Grantboxen are systems that are targeted for specific Hardware Grant requests. What they are comprised of depends on Free Geek's inventory and supplies, and the needs of grant requestor.


Portland Public Schools Box

PPS Grant Specs

Model
Dell Optiplex 755
Dell Optiplex 960
RAM
1 GB
Hard drive
80 GB SATA (unimaged)
Optical
DVD-ROM or CD-RW SATA
Networking
Onboard
Video card
Onboard
Sound
Onboard

Notes

  • The HDDs should not be imaged,
  • The Windows Certificate of Authority (COA) tag should be left intact,
  • Follow the Abbreviated Build Checklist for testing.