Solar Powered, Multi-seated, Internetted Computer System Final Report December 3rd, 2008
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Joshua WongJ  osh’s primary duties for the semester were to find and implement a multi-terminal solution. The first attempt to implement a multi-terminal solution was installing and testing an LTSP server. LTSP allows Linux based system to run thin clients which support PXE booting and uses the x86 instruction set. This was rejected due to the use of non-lenovo hardware. The second attempt was to implement a multiseat system by modifying the login manager and the X windowing system. During the course of searching for up to date documentation on Xephyr and gdm a new program called MDM was discovered. MDM provided scripts to do most of the work referred to by the older documentation. However, the software was immature and several patches were needed to ensure it functions correctly. Specifically, there were several bugs which the developers never tested for, including a bug where the program terminates prematurely.
Josh was able to analyze the codes and fix most of the bugs. The software required major retooling to be compatible to with the Nvidia drivers. Fortunately one of the developers uses an Nvidia system and was able to provide valuable assistance in adapting the existing code to use the Nvidia drivers. Another major development was discovering how to enable audio devices for the system. Enabling audio devices system wide required solving a problem where certain programs would work properly while others failed. This was eventually traced to an issue where a file was not getting processed correctly. Other tasks included locating a USB serial interface and helping my teammates develop software for the USB interface. Overall, most of my tasks involved dealing with software, or interfacing hardware with software. Directory: classes -> ece480 -> capstone classes -> Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization classes -> Ap united States History Course Description classes -> Industrial Revolution classes -> 1–xx. The Redevelopment of a Warm Core Structure in Erin: a case of Inland Tropical Storm Formation classes -> Unit 7 Notes Organizer: C. Increasing Influences and Challenges); D. Challenges at Home & Abroad The United States in a Changing World (wwi) classes -> Unit 1: Colonial America (Twelve Days) Standard 1-2 Unit 2: Revolution (Ten Days) classes -> Review of Chapters 1-3, 8, and the appendix classes -> Seasonal Influences upon and Long-Term Trends in the Length of the Atlantic Hurricane Season capstone -> Configuring a Computer and Android Device for Android Development and Hardware Testing capstone -> Sponsor: Texas Instruments Ram Sathappan Download 4.42 Mb. Share with your friends:
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