[Aust-NZ] Re: [OSGeo-Conf] Format questions for 2009 conference

[Bruce.Bannerman at dpi.vic.gov.au]

IMO:


Cameron,

> I'm not sure why I hadn't thought of VMWare images before hand. It 
> makes sense.
> 
> I assume most people should be able to download and install a VMWare
> image before leaving for the conference (maybe install it on the
> plane).
> For those that have technical difficulties, we could have a laptop
> hire program with pre-installed images ready to go at an extra cost.
> Or alternatively, people with problems can look over the shoulder of
> another participant.
> 

I suspect that we'll still have problems with VMWare images. From memory, 
drivers for network cards, graphics etc are built into the image. 
Therefore unless all PC / Laptops are of the same type, there is a high 
probability of problems.

Another option could be some grunty machines supporting several Operating 
Systems and remote access from either Remote Desktop, VNC etc (see 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_remote_desktop_software)

A live CD may still be the best option though, particularly if it is based 
on a stable distribution's CD such as Ubuntu. This should overcome many of 
the IT compatability issues.

Bruce

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