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== Where we need to simplify == | == Where we need to simplify == | ||
==== | ==== Make it work to both boot and to run on the computers current operating system. ==== | ||
This is clearly possible, LinuxliveUSB has a this working for Windows. | This is clearly possible, LinuxliveUSB has a this working for Windows. | ||
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* We need a Mac and Linux Virtual Box or other VM Solution. | * We need a Mac and Linux Virtual Box or other VM Solution. | ||
* We need a simple, elegant, Sugar specific UI that is presented to the user when they insert a stick into a running windows machine. | * We need a simple, elegant, Sugar specific UI that is presented to the user when they insert a stick into a running windows machine. | ||
* ''Make it work with Macs'' | * ''Make it work with Macs'' | ||
It kinda works sometimes now. Some macs reboot if you do magic incantations. Some don't. A Virtual Box "boot helper" VM that started the boot in virtual box then looks to the stick was created by Dave Bauer but it doesn't work on all Macs yet. | It kinda works sometimes now. Some macs reboot if you do magic incantations. Some don't. A Virtual Box "boot helper" VM that started the boot in virtual box then looks to the stick was created by Dave Bauer but it doesn't work on all Macs yet. | ||
==== 'XS integration needs to work simply and elegantly ==== | |||
* Backup and Restore | * Backup and Restore | ||
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* Give teachers the power of Moodle - We need tools for teachers to manage student work on the XS and to push files to students sticks | * Give teachers the power of Moodle - We need tools for teachers to manage student work on the XS and to push files to students sticks | ||
====Understand Stick failure and how to reduce it==== | |||
====Make it simple and elegant to create sticks for your whole class==== | |||
* Not a lot of steps for drivers etc. | * Not a lot of steps for drivers etc. and it works on most of the computers in the kids houses | ||
* Teacher decides what files and activities are included | * Teacher decides what files and activities are included | ||
* No command line usage, an enoyable Sugarish experience | * No command line usage, an enoyable Sugarish experience | ||