13,420
edits
Changes
no edit summary
::# '''YUM Command for Local Installs'''. The rpm command in lab3 relating to local installs appears to be deprecated (favoring yum local install). '''OPS235 team to meet to discuss implementation (Status: WIP)'''.<br><br>
::# '''Checklist for semester startup'''. There is a considerable amount of work to do to ensure items are updated for OPS235 prior to semester startup. I think it would be a good idea to have a check-list for all items such as: Covering off with OPS335 for version of CENTOS to use, update lab-book semester info, update instructors and photos, testing and update links for media install, update weekly dates for notes, update professor names and sections in both main WIKI and Weekly Schedule, submit Weekly schedule to Dianna, etc.<br><br>
::#'''AODA Accomodation'''. It is recommended to make available for each lab or classroom a method to safely keep a door open while class is in session without propping the door open with a chair - If door is not opened, door is locked which can be a distraction for professors when delivering course material. If door is opened with propping chair, can be unsafe for students with special needs (for example blind students) and problems in the event of an emergency (for example: fire). Also, it has been noted challenges in providing Linux drivers to communicate with devices for individuals with special needs. These issues if solved should be shared in a central repository with support and suggestions to allow better access through a student's duration and with different instructors, staff.<br><br>Update: A program called '''brltty.service'''. The file '''brltty.service''' is the application which going to make the braille device work. A bash file can be used to start the service brltty.service. A Seneca professor knowledge in Linux (Chris Tyler) stated, "that you cannot get the service to run without the script on Fedora." '''NOTE: It would be worthwhile to see if this works for other Linux distributions for Linux or Linux influenced courses in the CNS/CTY stream'''. NOTE: This service is that it cannot run in the graphical environment, it has to run on the terminal/console/command line. Whenever you switch to the GUI it says screen not in text mode and it stops working from there after. One example of a Baille device that this service works for is called: '''Optelec ALVA BC640''' braille display. As for the model number I am not certain as to where you can find that information on it. The only thing I know is that it says it is running '''firmware 2.10'''. If you google the name there are not really any different '''ALVA BC640''' or '''ALVA BC6''' series braille displays by ''Optelec''. Therefore, the model number may not be a necessary requirement to work in Linux.<br><br>'''Files for Braille Reader in Linux:'''<ul><li>Application to Run britty service: <a href="http://cs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/britty.service">britty.service</a><br></li><li>bash shell script to start britty service: <a href="http://cs.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/britty.service">go.bash</a></li></ul><br><br>
:* Long-Term
