CyberKnights

Modern tools.
Traditional dedication.

Special Systems

CyberKnights provide highly-equipped servers and workstations from local suppliers where possible. This includes the following machines:

Workstations

DirectPC Performa

Dual Core 3.8GHZ processors
256MB NVidia 7300GS 3D video card
200GB 7200RPM hard disk
16x dual-layer DVD burner
keyboard, mouse, speakers
17” LCD flatscreen
3 years on-site warranty

Servers

SuperMicro P8SCT 2U rackmount server

2 x 320GB SATA-II hard drives
2GB matched DDR2 memory units
2 x gigabit network interfaces
400 watt PSU
3.4GHz CPU
8MB video card
Floppy & CD drives built in

Software

Mandriva Linux

OpenOffice office suite
KOffice office suite
The GIMP graphics program
FireFox, Konqueror & Opera web browsers
KMail email suite
ThunderBird email suite
Apache web server, with PHP & PERL scripting, & SSL
PostgreSQL & MySQL databases
ProFTPd FTP service
OpenSSH Secure Socket Layer interface & transfer
ImageMagick image processing suite
SaMBa file sharing and authentication
Instant Messengers, Chat programs, video-conferencing, etc
VNC & RDP remote access, as well as SSH
Ruby & Python programming suites
QT Designer & KDevelop for Integrated Design
Rippers, Mixers, Editors & Generators for audio, video & still-graphics
Monitors & reporting suites for most activities & traffic
Education, Games & EduTainment suites, including TuxPaint
Mathematics, Astronomy & other science tools
2D & 3D graphics design tools
Readers, Magnifiers & other access methods
Administration tools, automated updates, etc

“ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT.”

They also assume an economic liability of $5 or software price, unless forced by some applicable law.

Is this the kind of customer support that makes proprietary software a better choice for business use? — nicke on LWN re one software monopolist

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