IDL1 Overview

= What Is It? =

Inveneo Linux 1 is a small (under 128MB), mostly read-only Linux distribution intended for novice computer users in environments where the network connection may be unreliable. It operates in a semi-thin client manner (on thin client hardware), using local storage only when the server is unreachable. It is built using Gentoo Linux with package choices inspired by Puppy Linux.

It is designed to run on the WYSE S50 hardware (128Mb Flash, 256Mb RAM, USB 2.0). These machines can be flashed using USB sticks, see Installation of Inveneo Desktop Linux 1.

=Features=

First Boot Configuration

 * Guided questionnaire configures machine-specific settings

USB flash drives

 * Mount and display automatically on insert
 * Unmount automatically when window is closed
 * Gqview available for viewing images

Home Directory

 * Stored on hub (server), when reachable
 * Automatically switch to local storage when hub is unreachable
 * Switch back when hub is reachable again
 * Data saved locally is automatically moved to hub on reconnect

Administration

 * Ctrl-Alt-Insert brings up an xterm for advanced administration
 * A number of scripts available in "administration" folder on start menu
 * All admin menu items request root password
 * LinNeighborhood mounts new smb shares
 * Gamix adjusts volume
 * Supports both local USB printers and network printers
 * VNC server

Applications
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