Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:47:09 -0600 From: "Kenzo" <kenzo_chin@hotmail.com> To: <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: manufacturing Message-ID: <DAV36060DMM2iMdeZvW00009336@hotmail.com>
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My boss just presented me with an Idea. He wants for me to build couple computers to use on the manufacturing floor using linux or Freebsd. The computers will only need a web browser and some type of remote control. The reason is this. We're a manufacturing plant, with of course a manufacturing line. On the lines, they have drawings and schematics, that the workers need to look at. well right now, what they do is print those out and post them at every workstations. what they would like is a computer at every workstation that can use a browser to look at a webpage where the drawings and schematics will be located. They don't feel like spending 500 bucks for a new windows machine, so we figure we could just use our old computers for that. They will also need some type of remote control, they were thinking that one operator would be in charge of connecting to all the computers and opening the webpage. I was thinking of using someting like VNC. Now, what would be the best way to accomplish this? He is more geared toward a linux box with redhat, but I would rather setup a computer with Freebsd that would do all the trick. what x-window manager should I use? I know KDE uses alot of resources, but what about gnome? what should I use for web browser? Will using VNC work? I was thinking of only connecting a monitor to those workstations and have no keyboards and mouse. Thanks. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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