I can not help myself - I have to add my comments as well: >> We're not using NFS by default anymore. Instead, we're compressing >> the LTSP chroot with squashfs, and serving it out via NBD. This >> was done to both address people who didn't want to have to run >> NFS servers by default, as well, reducing network usage, by >> transferring compressed data over the network. >> Fine that you no longer use NFS by default - but you still give users an option to use it - so it should work! But it does not. I use it because it gives me a great possibility to change the boot image on the fly and add features faster (I just make one terminal rw enabled and can directly install new packages, invent new screen startup scripts... everything on the fly. It was not possible w/ LTSP < 5.0 and is not possible with squashed root. I understand for most end users who do not need to amend the default ltsp installation in any way it is just perfect (for sake of the network traffic, boot process speed...) but PLEASE leave the NFS option here (working - the bug is there already submitted).
>>> OK this is not something I can give my customers. I'm not looking at >>> now, but a years time. >>> >> So, you tried something once, run into a problem, and instead of >> asking for some help, you simply announce it's not something you >> can give to people? >> > > I have to have a system that is distributed to 100's of semi guru > installers around the world. This is a POS system with 1000s of > customers world wide. Years in the making, years in operation. > It can't need *fiddling*, it must be bullet proof. > > Exactly - We are still using LTSP 4.2 here because it is rock stable but I like LTSP 5.0 because of its features (well known and modern distro based, modular X org,... ) but there are bits and pieces that shows that it is still not that stable yet: - the nfs problem I mentioned above - shell terminal says "no job control on this terminal" (????) and "more" or "less" commands no longer work in shell console in Gutsy (was working in fiesty) - VESA framebuffer modes for higher text resolution no longer work in Gutsy (well I know I can not blame ltsp developers for this but anyway...) - if more X servers are running (screen_03, _04...) simultaneously, they sometimes interfere between each other in a funny way (again not probably ltsp developers fault, but...). - nfs mount command does not work correctly from within a thin client... Some of the flaws are simply distro-inherited but in fact - I do not care. What I need is a working solution I can trust and so my customers. I would even buy a bunch of RHEL (or other) licenses if ltsp package was included in it. I think you guys are doing a great job, but still - I see LTSP is instantly evolving and I am simply missing a package which is maybe a bit older but a rock stable on the other hand. Ondrej The information contained in this e-mail and in any attachments is confidential and is designated solely for the attention of the intended recipient(s). If you are not an intended recipient, you must not use, disclose, copy, distribute or retain this e-mail or any part thereof. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete all copies of this e-mail from your computer system(s). Please direct any additional queries to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. Silicon and Software Systems Limited. Registered in Ireland no. 378073. Registered Office: Whelan House, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _____________________________________________________________________ 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
