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Problems and Solutions

Steps our group has completed:

  1. Identified 10 computers with CD or DVD-ROMs and HDs for use at LWF
  2. DBan-ed HDs
  3. Installed Ubuntu OS
  4. Physically cleaned the computers, inside and out, and the outside of all peripherals
  5. Tested all hard drives and CD-ROM drives
  6. Had second meeting with community partners to touch base on remaining issues
  7. Chose software for installation
  8. Installed software via scripts
  9. Determined appropriate legnths and created necessary cables
  10. Tested printer
  11. Set up computer and peripherals at Living Word

Current work:

  1. In communication with Living Word to determine availability in coming weeks and also where other end of cat5 cable is.

Future steps remaining:

  1. Identify other end of Cat5 line.
  2. Install OpenDNS on network (with help of AB2 at site)
  3. Install printer on network (may require help of AB2 at site)

How far our partners have gotten:

  1. Tables and chairs in place
  2. Electrical wiring is done
  3. Cat 5 line strung from lab to where?
  4. Signed up for ATT Internet and purchased ATT modem/router

Partners remaining steps:

  1. J hooks in place

What we need help with from Adam and Martin:

  1. Making script for software downloads (Completed).

Biggest potential risks at this time:

  1. Time constraints over the weekend of Dec. 4-5th
  2. Deacon Tony unavailable for questions over weekend of Dec. 4-5th