Hi Dashamir, Dashamir Hoxha schreef op wo 23-02-2022 om 09:58 [+0100]: > Hi, > I would like to propose a project idea that is related to DebianEdu and > FUSS. > FUSS is a debian based system that is being used in about 80 schools in > the province of Bolzano in Italy: > - https://fuss.bz.it/ > - > https://www.sfscon.it/talks/fuss-16-years-of-digital-sustainability-at-school-and-still-counting/ > - https://fuss-tech-guide.readthedocs.io/it/latest/quick-install.html > > It is very similar to DebianEdu (as far as I can tell), but also has > some features that are not yet present in DebianEdu. For example, using > Clonezilla for a quick automated installation of the clients, installing > a Captive Portal on the server for handling Wi-Fi clients, etc. > > I thought that it might be a good idea to make some efforts to bridge > the gap between these two systems. For example FUSS can use the > educational metapackages of DebianEdu (no need to reinvent the wheel), > and DebianEdu can add additional tools like Clonezilla and a Captive > Portal, that FUSS is already using. > This would also be the aim of the GSoC project, bringing FUSS and > DebianEdu closer to each-other. > > I have already discussed this idea with the FUSS team and they are more > than happy to help and to mentor the project. But this project cannot > succeed without the support of at least one mentor from the DebianEdu > team. If there are any mentors in this list that are affiliated with > DebianEdu, please reply and let us know what you think about this.
I think this is a wonderful proposal. By joining forces and avoiding duplicate efforts, a completely free IT solution tailored to schools could only gain in quality and attractiveness. The Debian Edu documentation is certainly a good starting point to get a clear idea of its internals. Its version on Jenkins ( https://jenkins.debian.net/userContent/debian-edu-doc/debian-edu-doc-en/debian-edu-bookworm-manual.html ) is always up to date. This document has also been partially translated into Italian ( https://jenkins.debian.net/userContent/debian-edu-doc/debian-edu-doc-it/debian-edu-bookworm-manual.html ). However, I won't be available this summer and I think I don't have enough technical skills to act as a mentor. Perhaps some other Debian Edu developer is willing to take on this role. -- Kind regards, Frans Spiesschaert
