[ILUG] :Linux in schools query

[Martin Feeney]

On 4 Apr 00, at 12:47, John P. Looney wrote:

>  Well, a reasonable "Network solution" would be:
>     26x network cards   say £10 each, for "Cheap" ones.
>     1x  Pentium server, with a multi-gigabyte disk - about £400 quid.
>     2x 16 port hubs, £300 - also IT direct. 
>     30x network cables - £2 each.
> 
>  BTW, these prices include VAT. I'm sure a college student could tie it
> all together in a week. Checkout IT Direct. They have reasonable prices,
> and they are Irish based.

What about the physical layout of the computers - i.e. if they're all over 
the place you need to drill holes in walls, run _lots_ more cable, invest 
in wall sockets and maybe a patch panel or two.  This could increase the 
price significantly.