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= PLACEHOLDER PAGE = * '''Action:''' Information to be formatted and tidied by Richard : Tue Oct 30 == Text File Dump == ================================================= SESSION: classmatepc-planning-spec ================================================= ------------------------------------------------- EXISTING SPECS ------------------------------------------------- TECHNICAL DECISIONS ---------------------------------- * TECHNICAL DECISION : UME * - classmatepc-ume-desktop = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: mobile team : mandala * i: mdz * TECHNICAL DECISION : FILE SYSTEM * - classmatepc-choice-of-file-system = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: mdz ! comment ! = ! CONFIRM ! = oliver says this is not needed due to UME discussion TECHNICAL ISSUES --------------------------------------- * TECHNICAL ISSUE : POWER MANAGEMENT * - classmatepc-power-management = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: ben collins * e: amitk APPLICATION DECISIONS --------------------------------------- * APPLICATION DECISION : CHOICE OF BROWSER * - classmatepc-choice-of-browser = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: asac * e: seb128 * e: mobile team techie ? tollef APPLICATIONS REQUIRED --------------------------------------- * APPLICATIONS REQUIRED : GROUPED * - classmatepc-education-application-set = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: jason = SUBSCRIBED ! comment ! = must take place after session management = NOTED = ADDED DEPENDENCY = ! MUST REQUEST EXPLICITLY = KEYBUK ! = covers - classmatepc-anti-theft = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: jason = SUBSCRIBED - classmatepc-sonic-notepad = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: jason = SUBSCRIBED - classmatepc-teacher-control = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: jason = SUBSCRIBED ! comment ! = must take place after session management = NOTED IN STATUS = ADDED DEPENDENCY = ! MUST REQUEST EXPLICITLY = KEYBUK ! DOCUMENTATION --------------------------------------- * DOCUMENTATION : INTRODUCTION DOCUMENT * - classmatepc-introduction-document = LP SPEC CREATED = CHECK WIKI SPEC PAGE * e: ogra = SUBSCRIBED * e: richard = SUBSCRIBED * e: jason = SUBSCRIBED * e: alan = SUBSCRIBED ------------------------------------------------- UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ISSUES ------------------------------------------------- APPLICATION DECISIONS - classmatepc-education-application-set * how do we decide what to bundle * how do we test applications fully what limitations do we want or need in terms of add/remove - they may select app;liaitns tht do not run effectively - i.e. if a admin / teacher / student installs too many applications then they will fill up the hdd - languages ------------------------------------------------- SPECS TO CREATE ------------------------------------------------- = Application Testing & Recommendations Confirmation of application functionality. Confirmation of application inclusion. ------------------------------------------------- QUESTIONS FOR JASON @ INTEL ------------------------------------------------- * mesh networking driver * sonic notepad driver * support infrastructure - vendor - intel - canonical * the zdnet education testing said that he got: - a 2.0 GB version for windows - a 2.5 GB version for linux - can you comment on this ? - (our supplied h/w is 2 GB) = WLAN - Integrate a working driver for the wireless network card = Install Size - Install fits within 2GB of Flash, leaving at least 400 MB for user data = Slow Boot Speed - Reduce to acceptable levels: - reduce driver set - custom initramfs = Slow App Installer - Reduce installation time to acceptable levels * not really resolvable = Driver for Sonic Notepad - Integrate a working driver for the Sonic Notepad = Driver & App for Theft Prevention - We would like Ubuntu to support our theft prevention client using a hardware based TPM that Intel provide. = Display Driver/Switcher - Display driver & display switcher application porting. Intel has an app that allows 800x600 & 1024x768 to be downscaled to work on the 800x480 screen. = Bulk install process / config / recommendations - Efficient installation process for OEM = Optimised GUI analysis - Deliver analysis & project plan for adapting GNOME-based GUI for 800x480 screen resolution. Level of effort to do the adaptation is dependent on application selection & current suitability to that screen resolution. = Optimisation for size & performance - Deliver analysis & project plan for further optimisation of size & performance. Level of effort to to the optimisation is dependent on the technical analysis & target performance requirements. |
= UDS-Boston : Classmate PC Overview Page = This was an overview session for the ClassmatePC discussions / specs. == Specs Created == === Technical Decisions === * '''classmatepc-ume-desktopapplications''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-ume-desktop-applications * status: * ''dropped'' * '''classmatepc-choice-of-file-system''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-choice-of-file-system * status: * ''was resolved ... but needs discussion'' === Technical Issues === * '''classmatepc-power-management''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-power-management * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' === Application Decisions === * '''classmatepc-choice-of-browser''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-choice-of-browser * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' === Applications Required === * '''classmatepc-applications-required''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-applications-required * status: * ''see spec in launchpad for links to individual specs (as below)'' * '''classmatepc-anti-theft''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-anti-theft * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' * '''classmatepc-sonic-notepad''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-sonic-notepad * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' * '''classmatepc-teacher-control''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-teacher-control * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' === Documentation === * '''classmatepc-introduction-document''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-introduction-document * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' === Applications Bundle and Additions === * '''classmatepc-education-application-set''' * spec: * UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-education-application-set * status: * ''see spec in launchpad'' == Discussions Required : Not necessarily at UDS == === Languages and Translation === * '''action:''' Need to chat to a rosetta person * confirm how we move the translations status forwards * '''done:''' Need to chat to Intel team * status: * confirmed language list - see below * confirmed priority order - see below ==== Language List ==== * '''hi''' 1. English 2. Latin American Spanish 3. Vietnamese 4. Thai * '''med''' 1. Simplified & Traditional Chinese 2. Brazilian Portuguese 3. French 4. German * '''lo''' 1. Hungarian 2. Greek 3. Italian * med = to add Russian * a new language can be added through a lang pack * english needs to remain * additional languages can be removed * intel to set up a process to notify us of language needs when leads come in * we should aim at a functional demo subset for all laungages * language translation effort can be escalated if sales are pending * oliver suggests that one standard image with all language options will not be effective * limited install storage available on internal flash drive * oliver proposes individual images for each target language/region * english + local language ==== Applications ==== * '''action:''' update this list after selection of classmatepc-education-application-set * see: UbuntuSpec:classmatepc-education-application-set * must cover * base install set * g-a-i install set * '''action:''' Richard to update Google Shared spreadsheet following above * '''Core''' * gnome-utils * ''Standard desktop utilities (calculator etc.)'' * gnome-games * ''Default set of desktop games (solitaire etc.)'' * ktouch * ''Typing tutor'' * gimp * ''Image Manipulation and editing'' * gthumb * ''Image viewer and browser'' * epiphany browser * ''Intuitive GNOME web browser'' * gaim/pidgin * ''Instant messaging client'' * evolution * ''Groupware suite with mail client and organizer'' * gnumeric * ''Spreadsheet application'' * abiword * ''Word processor'' * rhythmbox * ''Music player and organizer'' * tuxpaint * ''A paint program for young children'' * gcompris * ''Educational games for kids'' * sound juicer * ''CD Ripper'' * totem * ''simple media player'' * kino * ''editor for Digital Video data'' * gpaint * ''a small, easy paint program'' * '''Additional''' * kturtle * ''Educational programming environment for the language'' * kvoctrain * ''Vocabulary trainer'' * kpercentage * ''Percentage calculation teaching tool'' * kmplot * ''Mathematical function plotter'' * kig * ''Interactive geometry program'' * khangman * ''The classical hangman game'' * kbruch * ''Fraction calculation teaching tool'' * kanagram * ''Letter order game'' * kalzium * ''Chemistry teaching tool'' * atomix * ''Puzzle game for building molecules'' * ktuberling * ''Famous potatoguy game (learn about body parts)'' * xaos * ''Real-time interactive fractal zoomer'' * kstars * ''Desktop planetarium'' * tuxmath * ''Math game for kids with Tux'' * tuxtype * ''Educational Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux'' === Questions for Intel === ==== sonic notepad driver & application ==== * '''action:''' chase up the driver & application from Intel * '''status:''' requested: waiting for response ==== mesh networking plans / requirements ==== * does h/w suport it ? * is there a driver * '''action:''' chase up requirements with Intel * '''status:''' To request from Justin * '''comment:''' Not in current scope for 8.04 ... will be an amendment ==== support infrastructure ==== * how do we envisage the structure and layers * what reponsibility for each party * vendor * intel * canonical * '''action:''' discuss detail with steering committee as we move forward * '''status:''' initial discussion held with Jason * '''comment:''' envisage a 2 tier model * 1st line - hands on : local Intel vendor * 2nd line - remote : Canonical Global Support ==== current hardware variations ==== * the zdnet education testing said that he was supplied: * a 2.0 GB version for windows * a 2.5 GB version for linux * our supplied h/w is 2 GB * can you comment on this ? * what is the future plan (by 2008.04 ?) * in general are there any changes we should be aware of ? * '''action:''' discuss with Jason * '''status:''' initial discussion held with Jason - no confirmed info * '''action:''' discuss with Justin / steering committee * '''status:''' to do * '''comment:''' noted on zdnet education testing pages that additional flash storage RAM can be added as on option * overview: all tech comments / pics * [http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12355_22-173793.html Classmate PC Upgrades] * detail: mass storage * [http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12355_22-173793-4.html The mass storage module can be replaced with a larger model or with a PATA hard drive] ==== next gen hardware ==== * please confirm * 9 inch screen * what resolution * internal hard drive * what flash drive storage * '''action:''' discuss with Jason * '''status:''' initial discussion held with Jason * '''comment:''' * 9" : tentative yes - to confirm * resolution : unsure - to confirm * hard drive : yes - size to confirm * flash drive storage : unsure - to confirm * '''action:''' discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee * '''status:''' to do * will this supercede the current h/w or will it be a different h/w choice * '''action:''' discuss with Jason * '''status:''' initial discussion held with Jason * '''comment:''' * tentative : gen 2 will replace gen 1.5 i.e. gen 1.5 will be dropped * '''action:''' discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee * '''status:''' to do * if the ClassmatePC is produced by an OEM and not Intel * will the specs be identical to the intel version ? * '''action:''' discuss with Jason * '''status:''' initial discussion held with Jason * '''comment:''' unsure * '''action:''' discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee * '''status:''' to do ==== Scope of Work ==== * item: '''WLAN''' * description: ''Integrate a working driver for the wireless network card'' * status: '''done''' * item: '''Install Size''' * description: ''Install fits within 2GB of Flash, leaving at least 400 MB for user data'' * status: '''solved but needs approval''' * comment: need to revisit with Oliver and ume team * comment: limitations on upgrade * action: discuss at UDS-Boston * person: Richard via Oliver * item: '''Slow Boot Speed''' * description: ''Reduce to acceptable levels: - reduce driver set - custom initramfs'' * status: '''done''' * comment: * action: confirm with Oliver * person: * item: '''Slow App Installer''' * description: ''Reduce installation time to acceptable levels'' * status: '''discuss with Michael Vogt''' * comment: not really resolvable * action: * person: * item: '''Driver for Sonic Notepad''' * description: ''Integrate a working driver for the Sonic Notepad'' * status: '''see above''' * item: '''Driver & App for Theft Prevention''' * description: ''support Intel theft prevention client using a hardware based TPM'' * description: ''Integrate a working driver for the Sonic Notepad'' * status: '''see above''' * item: '''Display Driver/Switcher''' * description: ''Display driver & display switcher application porting. Intel has an app that scales 800x600 & 1024x768 to work on 800x480 screen.'' * status: '''done''' * comment: xorg will not support panning going forward * comment: will need to ensure that all applications fit in the physical screen size * comment: how does the windows version cope with the same issue * comment: check with laserjock * comment: check on windows sample * action: to confirm all resolutions with Oliver * person: * item: '''Bulk install process / config / recommendations''' * description: ''Efficient installation process for OEM'' * status: '''in progress''' * comment: ogra can build a netbook server install * comment: connect to network via flylead and it will auto install * action: to spec & complete * person: Oliver * item: '''Optimised GUI analysis''' * description: ''Deliver analysis & project plan for adapting GNOME-based GUI for 800x480 screen resolution. Level of effort to do the adaptation is dependent on application selection & current suitability to that screen resolution.'' * status: '''to do''' * comment: * action: * person: Richard and Oliver * item: '''Optimisation for size & performance''' * description: ''Deliver analysis & project plan for further optimisation of size & performance. Level of effort to to the optimisation is dependent on the technical analysis & target performance requirements.'' * status: '''to do''' * comment: * action: * person: Richard and Oliver |
UDS-Boston : Classmate PC Overview Page
This was an overview session for the ClassmatePC discussions / specs.
Specs Created
Technical Decisions
classmatepc-ume-desktopapplications
- spec:
- status:
dropped
classmatepc-choice-of-file-system
- spec:
- status:
was resolved ... but needs discussion
Technical Issues
classmatepc-power-management
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
Application Decisions
classmatepc-choice-of-browser
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
Applications Required
classmatepc-applications-required
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad for links to individual specs (as below)
classmatepc-anti-theft
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
classmatepc-sonic-notepad
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
classmatepc-teacher-control
- status:
see spec in launchpad
Documentation
classmatepc-introduction-document
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
Applications Bundle and Additions
classmatepc-education-application-set
- spec:
- status:
see spec in launchpad
Discussions Required : Not necessarily at UDS
Languages and Translation
action: Need to chat to a rosetta person
- confirm how we move the translations status forwards
done: Need to chat to Intel team
- status:
- confirmed language list - see below
- confirmed priority order - see below
- status:
Language List
hi
- English
- Latin American Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Thai
med
Simplified & Traditional Chinese
- Brazilian Portuguese
- French
- German
lo
- Hungarian
- Greek
- Italian
- med = to add Russian
- a new language can be added through a lang pack
- english needs to remain
- additional languages can be removed
- intel to set up a process to notify us of language needs when leads come in
- we should aim at a functional demo subset for all laungages
- language translation effort can be escalated if sales are pending
- oliver suggests that one standard image with all language options will not be effective
- limited install storage available on internal flash drive
- oliver proposes individual images for each target language/region
- english + local language
Applications
action: update this list after selection of classmatepc-education-application-set
- must cover
- base install set
- g-a-i install set
action: Richard to update Google Shared spreadsheet following above
Core
- gnome-utils
Standard desktop utilities (calculator etc.)
- gnome-games
Default set of desktop games (solitaire etc.)
- ktouch
Typing tutor
- gimp
Image Manipulation and editing
- gthumb
Image viewer and browser
- epiphany browser
Intuitive GNOME web browser
- gaim/pidgin
Instant messaging client
- evolution
Groupware suite with mail client and organizer
- gnumeric
Spreadsheet application
- abiword
Word processor
- rhythmbox
Music player and organizer
- tuxpaint
A paint program for young children
- gcompris
Educational games for kids
- sound juicer
CD Ripper
- totem
simple media player
- kino
editor for Digital Video data
- gpaint
a small, easy paint program
- gnome-utils
Additional
- kturtle
Educational programming environment for the language
- kvoctrain
Vocabulary trainer
- kpercentage
Percentage calculation teaching tool
- kmplot
Mathematical function plotter
- kig
Interactive geometry program
- khangman
The classical hangman game
- kbruch
Fraction calculation teaching tool
- kanagram
Letter order game
- kalzium
Chemistry teaching tool
- atomix
Puzzle game for building molecules
- ktuberling
Famous potatoguy game (learn about body parts)
- xaos
Real-time interactive fractal zoomer
- kstars
Desktop planetarium
- tuxmath
Math game for kids with Tux
- tuxtype
Educational Typing Tutor Game Starring Tux
- kturtle
Questions for Intel
sonic notepad driver & application
action: chase up the driver & application from Intel
status: requested: waiting for response
mesh networking plans / requirements
- does h/w suport it ?
- is there a driver
action: chase up requirements with Intel
status: To request from Justin
comment: Not in current scope for 8.04 ... will be an amendment
support infrastructure
- how do we envisage the structure and layers
- what reponsibility for each party
- vendor
- intel
- canonical
action: discuss detail with steering committee as we move forward
status: initial discussion held with Jason
comment: envisage a 2 tier model
- 1st line - hands on : local Intel vendor
- 2nd line - remote : Canonical Global Support
current hardware variations
- the zdnet education testing said that he was supplied:
- a 2.0 GB version for windows
- a 2.5 GB version for linux
- our supplied h/w is 2 GB
- can you comment on this ?
- what is the future plan (by 2008.04 ?)
- in general are there any changes we should be aware of ?
action: discuss with Jason
status: initial discussion held with Jason - no confirmed info
action: discuss with Justin / steering committee
status: to do
comment: noted on zdnet education testing pages that additional flash storage RAM can be added as on option
- overview: all tech comments / pics
[http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12355_22-173793.html Classmate PC Upgrades]
- detail: mass storage
[http://content.zdnet.com/2346-12355_22-173793-4.html The mass storage module can be replaced with a larger model or with a PATA hard drive]
- overview: all tech comments / pics
next gen hardware
- please confirm
- 9 inch screen
- what resolution
- internal hard drive
- what flash drive storage
action: discuss with Jason
status: initial discussion held with Jason
comment:
- 9" : tentative yes - to confirm
- resolution : unsure - to confirm
- hard drive : yes - size to confirm
- flash drive storage : unsure - to confirm
action: discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee
status: to do
- will this supercede the current h/w or will it be a different h/w choice
action: discuss with Jason
status: initial discussion held with Jason
comment:
- tentative : gen 2 will replace gen 1.5 i.e. gen 1.5 will be dropped
action: discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee
status: to do
- if the ClassmatePC is produced by an OEM and not Intel
- will the specs be identical to the intel version ?
action: discuss with Jason
status: initial discussion held with Jason
comment: unsure
action: discuss and confirm with Justin / steering committee
status: to do
Scope of Work
item: WLAN
description: Integrate a working driver for the wireless network card
status: done
item: Install Size
description: Install fits within 2GB of Flash, leaving at least 400 MB for user data
status: solved but needs approval
- comment: need to revisit with Oliver and ume team
- comment: limitations on upgrade
- action: discuss at UDS-Boston
- person: Richard via Oliver
item: Slow Boot Speed
description: Reduce to acceptable levels: - reduce driver set - custom initramfs
status: done
- comment:
- action: confirm with Oliver
- person:
item: Slow App Installer
description: Reduce installation time to acceptable levels
status: discuss with Michael Vogt
- comment: not really resolvable
- action:
- person:
item: Driver for Sonic Notepad
description: Integrate a working driver for the Sonic Notepad
status: see above
item: Driver & App for Theft Prevention
description: support Intel theft prevention client using a hardware based TPM
description: Integrate a working driver for the Sonic Notepad
status: see above
item: Display Driver/Switcher
description: Display driver & display switcher application porting. Intel has an app that scales 800x600 & 1024x768 to work on 800x480 screen.
status: done
- comment: xorg will not support panning going forward
- comment: will need to ensure that all applications fit in the physical screen size
- comment: how does the windows version cope with the same issue
- comment: check with laserjock
- comment: check on windows sample
- action: to confirm all resolutions with Oliver
- person:
item: Bulk install process / config / recommendations
description: Efficient installation process for OEM
status: in progress
- comment: ogra can build a netbook server install
- comment: connect to network via flylead and it will auto install
action: to spec & complete
- person: Oliver
item: Optimised GUI analysis
description: Deliver analysis & project plan for adapting GNOME-based GUI for 800x480 screen resolution. Level of effort to do the adaptation is dependent on application selection & current suitability to that screen resolution.
status: to do
- comment:
- action:
- person: Richard and Oliver
item: Optimisation for size & performance
description: Deliver analysis & project plan for further optimisation of size & performance. Level of effort to to the optimisation is dependent on the technical analysis & target performance requirements.
status: to do
- comment:
- action:
- person: Richard and Oliver
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