- LOUD
Infobox OS
name = LOUD (LCSEE Optimized Ubuntu Distribution)
caption =
website = [http://launchpad.net/loud-platform http://launchpad.net/loud-platform]
developer =West Virginia University Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
family =Linux
source_model =Free and open source software
released =
latest_release_version = lhardy
latest_release_date = release date and age|2008|07|01
latest_test_version =
latest_test_date =
marketing_target =
language = English
kernel_type = 2.6.24-19-generic
ui =GNOME
license = GPL
working_state = current
supported_platforms =i386
updatemodel =
package_manager =Synaptic Package Manager LOUD (LCSEE Optimized Ubuntu Distribution) is a modified version of the Ubuntu Linux Distribution used within
West Virginia University 's Computer Science department. In addition to the standard Ubuntu packages, the department also maintains several packages containing software and scripts for use in the department's classes.LOUD also utilizes its own WVU-branded
GNOME theme, wallpapers, and login manager.LOUD platform
One of the 2007-2008 senior project groups developed a virtualized platform using the LOUD distribution. The goal of the LOUD Platform Project was to make it easy to run LOUD in a virtual machine. This allows users to install and use LOUD without disturbing the underlying operating system. LOUD Platform gives users a fully customized out of the box environment that mimics the exact setup used in the LCSEE computing labs. This group produced a complete proof-of-concept. Within the next couple of years, the department plans to provide all new students with a DVD containing the LOUD Platform.
LOUD Platform marks one of the first times that a university has attempted to make the exact same environment used in the classroom and laboratories available to every student.
History
LOUD started after a decision was made to give the LCSEE public and teaching computer labs an easily maintained standard development environment. The obvious choice for such an endeavor was to make the platform Linux based. This is because Linux is completely open source and totally customizable.
The first distribution of LOUD was called LOUD Version I Fully Automated Install (FAI). FAI was a debian based distribution that could be installed via imaging remotely that included software that met most class’s development needs. The next distribution was called Version II Hoary-LOUD. Hoary-LOUD was based on Hoary Hedgehog from the up and coming Linux distribution, Ubuntu. “Ubuntu is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation.” [cite web|url=http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ubuntu_%28Linux_distribution%29&oldid=16310222 |title=Ubuntu (Linux distribution) |accessdate=2008-04-29 |publisher=www.wikipedia.org] Ubuntu was primarily chosen because of its packaging system and emphasis on usability.
After Hoary-LOUD, LCSEE started trying to build and release LOUD regularly with distribution releases of Ubuntu. They adopted the policy of releasing LOUD versions that are based on Ubuntu distributions with Long Term Support (LTS). Since Hoary the naming scheme has changed and been finalized. There have been three releases since Hoary. Version III L-Dapper (based on Ubuntu’s release of Dapper Drake) and Version IV L-Fiesty (based on Ubuntu’s release of Fiesty Fawn). The LOUD Platform Project completed version V, L-Gutsy, and the LCSEE Systems Staff is currently working on version VI, L-Hardy.
Awards
* Winner, Best Presentation (WVU Senior Design Expo 2008)
* Tie, Closest to Ideal (WVU Senior Design Expo 2008)
* Tie, Most Professional (WVU Senior Design Expo 2008)
* Tie, Most Complete (WVU Senior Design Expo 2008)See also
*Ubuntu
References
External links
* [http://launchpad.net/loud-platform LOUD official website]
* [https://blueprints.launchpad.net/loud-platform/ LOUD Whitepages/Documentation]
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