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: The software can be run on must personal computer systems, but at this point, Sugar on a Stick in-school deployment is in Beta testing stage. After learning from its first [[Gardner Pilot Academy|pilot deployment]] at a school in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, we would welcome other pilot deployments, but this is still technology in its early stages. At this stage, one might need a technical person who can interface with the Sugar community to make it work. Re: [[Sugar on a Stick/TODO]]

: You will also need at least a 1-GB stick for each student. If updates or large activities will be installed, however, a 4-GB or larger stick is recommended.

: You will also need at least a 2 GB stick for each student. If updates or large activities will be installed, however, a 4-GB or larger stick is recommended.

===How much does each stick cost?===

: (Note that Sugar Labs does not sell hardware, software, or services.) Check your local computer store for prices. Right now, it's about $8 USD for a 1-GB stick. To deploy on a large scale, you will also need either very dedicated volunteers or a bulk copy device. We are using one from NeXcopy that retails for about $1200. You should also budget for some USB stick loss. See this [[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Commercial_source_of_SoaS-loaded_media | page section]] for a commercial source of USB sticks or SD cards with Sugar on a Stick installed.

: (Note that Sugar Labs does not sell hardware, software, or services.) Check your local computer store for prices. Right now, it's about $8 USD for a 2 GB stick. To deploy on a large scale, you will also need either very dedicated volunteers or a bulk copy device. We are using one from NeXcopy that retails for about $1200. You should also budget for some USB stick loss. See this [[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Commercial_source_of_SoaS-loaded_media | page section]] for a commercial source of USB sticks or SD cards with Sugar on a Stick installed.

===Can I try some of it out?===

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 : The software can be run on must personal computer systems, but at this point, Sugar on a Stick in-school deployment is in Beta testing stage.  After learning from its first [[Gardner Pilot Academy|pilot deployment]] at a school in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, we would welcome other pilot deployments, but this is still technology in its early stages. At this stage, one might need a technical person who can interface with the Sugar community to make it work. Re: [[Sugar on a Stick/TODO]]
-: You will also need at least a 1-GB stick for each student.  If updates or large activities will be installed, however, a 4-GB or larger stick is recommended.
+: You will also need at least a 2 GB stick for each student.  If updates or large activities will be installed, however, a 4-GB or larger stick is recommended.
 ===How much does each stick cost?===
-: (Note that Sugar Labs does not sell hardware, software, or services.) Check your local computer store for prices. Right now, it's about $8 USD for a 1-GB stick. To deploy on a large scale, you will also need either very dedicated volunteers or a bulk copy device.  We are using one from NeXcopy that retails for about $1200.  You should also budget for some USB stick loss. See this [[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Commercial_source_of_SoaS-loaded_media | page section]] for a commercial source of USB sticks or SD cards with Sugar on a Stick installed.
+: (Note that Sugar Labs does not sell hardware, software, or services.) Check your local computer store for prices. Right now, it's about $8 USD for a 2 GB stick. To deploy on a large scale, you will also need either very dedicated volunteers or a bulk copy device.  We are using one from NeXcopy that retails for about $1200.  You should also budget for some USB stick loss. See this [[Sugar_Creation_Kit#Commercial_source_of_SoaS-loaded_media | page section]] for a commercial source of USB sticks or SD cards with Sugar on a Stick installed.
 ===Can I try some of it out?===