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WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:36:12Z

Jkaufhold: /* Project milestones */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm and document project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:35:42Z

Jkaufhold: /* Project milestones */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:29:14Z

Jkaufhold: /* Project milestones */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm project aims 10-16-2008
* Get prototype hardware 10-23-2008
** '''Donation'''
* Get OS for prototype 10-30-2008
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:23:01Z

Jkaufhold: /* Design Considerations */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Get prototype hardware
* Install Ubuntu

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:22:15Z

Jkaufhold: /* Design Considerations */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Get prototype hardware
* Install Ubuntu

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** Ubuntu
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:19:31Z

Jkaufhold: /* Project milestones */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Get prototype hardware
* Install Ubuntu

'''To do'''
* Get subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:15:38Z

Jkaufhold: /* Agenda */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Get prototype hardware
* Install Ubuntu

'''To do'''
* Get Subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Test the hardware + software
* Add & test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------
===Design Considerations===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-11-07T02:15:08Z

Jkaufhold: /* Agenda */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Get prototype hardware
* Install Ubuntu

'''To do'''
* Get Subversion
* Get kiosk software
* Test the hardware + software
* Add & test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------
===Agenda===
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?