FGss

FGss (Free Geek Specifications Sheet) is an application that will end up in FGdb eventually. Its job is to print out a nicely formatted report showing the specifications of the system.

Here are instructions for using the application in build:

• Start out as the user "oem" in the home directory. Open up a command line and execute the lshw command this way:

sudo lshw -xml > dump.xml

• That should create a file called /home/oem/dump.xml. You will need to upload the file to the server and answer a few questions.
• Make sure you are hooked up to the network.
• Make sure you are hooked up to the printer.
• Start your browser and go to this URL:

http://bullwinkle/fgss/

• Fill out the form
  • Use your ID number (the one you use to report hours at the front desk).
  • Enter any notes you would want the recipient of this computer to see.
  • Optionally, enter an old ID number (if there is one)
  • Using the browse button find the /home/oem/dump.xml file.
  • Click on submit (and wait a little bit). You should eventually see the report.
• Print the report.