--- RS singh wrote:
I want to get the linux desktop on windows in our college. My purpose is to teach C language to students of MCA by using GVIM and DDD.
Ah, GNU tools. I haven't used them yet.
What are the softwares required.
- Best suited linux Server for this purpose.
- best suited windows client.
NRCFOSS's centre (VJTI lab in Matunga) is running Debian GNU/Linux. You could get inputs from members on the list on setting it up.
I have tried following things but could not work.
Server LINUX RH 7.0 cygwin at windows
I wouldn't recommend cygwin on Windows. Wirpo's Uwin is good enough, but then, doesn't suite the purpose.
What I want is a lite desktop that connects to linux server and shows me GVIM of linux on windows system.
Is it necessary to run on Windows clients? Is it possible to install a popular distribution such as Ubuntu Linux or Fedora 7 and run GCC on clients? I think, GVIM and DDD would be available for these distributions.
This helps in two folds: 1. They are introduced to a new Operating System and understand, how to compile and execute program under any GNU/Linux.
2. If they want to practise at home, they can copy the OS's ISO, share it among friends, install it on their home computers and be safe from unauthorized copy of software that they might be using (or end up using).
If I can, and if required, I can help to setup computers dual boot Windows and Ubuntu on client machines, preferably on a Sunday. I don't know anything about the server setup. Other members on the list can help you out.
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