=====Linux/*BSD Desktop install=====
This project will have you setting up a Linux/*BSD Desktop with required tasks to accomplish.

====Prerequisites====
This is a base project, there are no prerequisites.

====Ingredients====
To accomplish this project you will need:

^  Item  ^  Description  ^  Qty  ^
|  computer  |  Spare Project Computer  |  1  |
|  LCD  |  Spare LCD to use as display device  |  1+  |
|  keyboard  |  PS/2 or USB keyboard  |  1  |
|  mouse  |  PS/2 or USB mouse  |  1  |
|  working hard drive  |  working hard drive to install Linux on  |  1  |
|  working network cable  |  functioning network cable to plug into switch  |  1  |

====Background====
The basic intent behind learning to use a system is understanding it.

And what better way to understand it than to get experience with it hands on. In this project your goal will be to set up a Desktop Linux box, to familiarize yourself with the process and perhaps some of the possibilities available therein.
====Allowances====
The following allowances are made for this project:

  * You may work alone, or with up to 1 additional person (but no more than that)
  * You have a choice of what to use for your Linux Desktop install:
    * Ubuntu 8.10 "Intrepid Ibex" **CD-ROM installation**
    * Ubuntu 9.04 "Jaunty Jackalope" - network install (recommended)
    * Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" - network install (recommended)
    * Ubuntu 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - network install (recommended)
    * Ubuntu 10.10 "Maverick Meerkat" - network install (recommended)
    * Debian 4.0 "Etch" - CD-ROM or network install
    * Debian 5.0 "Lenny" - CD-ROM or network install
    * beta of Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" - network install
    * snapshot of Debian unstable "sid" - network install (not recommended)
    * OpenBSD 4.4
    * OpenBSD 4.5
    * OpenBSD 4.6
    * OpenBSD 4.7
    * OpenBSD 4.8
    * -- other Linux or *BSD distro of choice, but need to provide media --
      * Some possible suggestions:
        * KNOPPIX LiveCD (but you have to install it to the hard drive)
        * SLAX
        * Slackware
        * Linux Mint

The initial choices list reflect known available distributions in the LAIR, either on CD, or available as a network-based installation.

There are many additional options, but in order to take advantage of them they must be downloaded and put in a form that a computer can boot and install from (certainly worthy of documenting).

**NOTE: No more than 4 groups may use the same distribution, regardless of version.** That is, if four groups use Ubuntu (varying versions), additional groups pursuing this project cannot do so, and **must** choose another distribution.

====Requirements====
Once started, notify me of your choice of team composition (just you, or you and another individual-- and who that is) along with chosen Linux distribution.

  * The end result must have a graphical desktop with:
    * working mouse and keyboard
    * displays 24+ bit color depth at 1280x1024 on the Dell LCDs
    * installed to and boots from Linux-formatted drive partition
    * network is operational
    * can browse the internet with a web browser
    * can log onto Lab46 using ssh

  * Full wiki documentation of:
    * steps taken
    * configurations made
    * settings changed
    * packages installed
    * troubleshooting experiences
    * edited files
    * process/sequences of actions
    * pertinent information
    * options
    * basically-- the HOW and some of the CAN

  * Additionally, at least one of the following much be achieved:
    * Dual-head Accelerated graphics with Compiz Desktop effects
    * Working Audio with command-line volume/settings capability
    * Remote desktop w/VNC
    * Ability to play DVD with video and audio
    * Multihead (at least 3) Desktop using Synergy
    * Successfully Runs a Windows-only application using Wine

  * Once you are successful:
    * Demonstrate your result to me
    * Get my okay
    * Make any needed changes to your wiki documentation
    * Wipe clean and start from scratch, following your wiki documentation
    * Show your result to me to verify that you can recreate it