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Computing and Information Services

Managed Linux Desktop Service

We are pleased to announce the new Managed Linux Desktop Service (LDS), a sister service to our Windows Managed Desktop Service and Managed Mac Desktop Service. The LDS is suitable for staff and postgraduates with Linux computing requirements and provides the benefits of a managed, supported service with the flexibility of a Linux desktop.

The service is not generally suitable for staff with administrative responsibilities as it will not support Windows-based applications such as Oracle Financials or Banner.

The LDS is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), the latest Long Term Support release. Amongst the key features are:

  • Gnome desktop, with a suite of core applications including OpenOffice 3.2 for office, Firefox for web-browsing, and Evolution for email deployed to every machine
  • A wider range of applications, including some scientific packages deployed by default
  • Secure access to both personal and departmental data storage
  • Upgrades and security fixes pushed automatically to the desktop
  • Access to the existing MDS Printing system
  • Fully restorable configuration in the unlikely event that a major software or hardware problem damages the system
  • Advice and support from the IT Service Desk for core applications
  • Local administrative access is available on request
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