On a small network, with a few clients, I think it's very practical to use the server as one of the workstations.
But, I prefer to leave the server alone, and NOT run X on it. The reason for that is, when X is running, you will never see any kernel messages, indicating any problems. Although over the years, it seems like there just aren't that many problems. I think my preference is really dated back from the days when I used SCO Unix, and problems seemed to crop up much more often. So, I'd say there really aren't any technical reasons. Do what you feel comfortable doing. If that means using your main workstation as the LTSP server, then do it, and don't worry about it. Jim McQuillan [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, June 22, 2006 7:28 am, Michael George wrote: > Jan Kunder wrote: >> Krishna Murphy wrote: >>> Jan- >>> >>> I recommend AGAINST using the server for a terminal - not because it >>> can't >>> be done, but SO many others with years of experience in the field are >>> so >>> emphatic about it. You can get a nice terminal-serving system (the >>> client, >>> not the server) out of virtually any old PC handy, or pick up something >>> from eBay for $5. >>> >> >> Can anyone confirm/negate that terminal server shoud *NOT* not be >> physically used "as a station" = like terminal? >> Why? >> I know good terminal can be for $50+ (in my areas), but: >> * we can save electricity on 1T >> * we can save a little place >> * we will have monitor, keyboard attached to TS (so why not to use >> them?) >> * TS (any) onboard card is better (2D quality) than any 3-4 years OLD >> lowend PCI/AGP cards >> * can have DVI >> * save (only but)a few MB of RAM and HDD (swap, gew mbits of netcard >> (used by other1 terminal) >> * $50 is NOT $0 >> Thanks 4 your opinions. >> >>> That's my $0.02 worth - I'm sure others will feel differently about the >>> hardware, but you DID ask what I thought... >> >> I appreciate this, thanks. >> >>> -Krishna >>> >>> On Wed, 21 Jun 2006, Jan Kunder wrote: >>> >>> Hi. >>> I'm considering HW/chipset/CPU for LTSP - terminal server (KDE 3.5.x, >>> Etch, 10-17 clients). >>> >>> As now it is: >>> Pentium D 940 (C1) >>> i945 or 955X >>> 2GB >>> ... >>> (if you have real recomm. for X2 3800+ - OK, why and *what* chipset >>> 2use) > > The reasoning for not using the server as a terminal make some good > points, but they seem to be more practical rather than technical. In my > situation, I have the "server" as my station but it runs LTSP to boot > stations for my children and wife to use in other parts of the house. > The practical reasons don't seem to apply, but if there are technical > reasons (which I doubt) I'd like to know them. > > Personally, I don't like to log into my station every time I want to use > it. I might just pop in to check to see if I have email or write a > quick mail to someone. If I did that with a terminal, I'd need the > terminal running all the time (except if I used NX, I think), which > seems wasteful (even if some would say insignificant). > > Does anyone have any technical reason why using the console on the > server is not a good idea? > > > -- > -Michael George > Ideal Solutions, LLC > > All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! > Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in > the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more > http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 > _____________________________________________________________________ > Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss > For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net > All the advantages of Linux Managed Hosting--Without the Cost and Risk! Fully trained technicians. The highest number of Red Hat certifications in the hosting industry. Fanatical Support. Click to learn more http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnk&kid=107521&bid=248729&dat=121642 _____________________________________________________________________ Ltsp-discuss mailing list. To un-subscribe, or change prefs, goto: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/ltsp-discuss For additional LTSP help, try #ltsp channel on irc.freenode.net
