BU Linux in Boston University

Today let's take an overview of the Linux system user at the University of Boston, this system of Linux called Bo Linux and is working on more than a thousand computer at the University of Boston, including computers and lab machines, and desktop computers.
Has occurred to the question of what any of you Why use this system for other operating systems many, the answer is simply because it is one of the systems to Linux open-source add Alybaih user interactive, which is quite good.
Based on code from another open Red Hat Enterprise Linux, with the allocation of Bo to help customers take full advantage of the environment Pu, due to the ease of installation and requires little management of the system.

It is available to students, faculty and researchers, staff and departments, alumni, and students as potential new students and guests.

And used by Boston University because it provides security updates automatically and correct mistakes and ease of account management and access to thousands of packets
A group configuration file ('kickstart') simplifies customization and maintenance of computer labs .

key features :

•  Simple installation through the network or through the disk.
• Adjustments to maintain a laboratory through a configuration file.

• Security updates and the ability to automatically fix errors with the ability to exclude certain groups or updates to the schedule to the customer.
• Access to more than 1,000 RPMs, including many BU licensed math-stat programs

• Easy account management

• Guaranteed universal BU ID for those with a BU login name and Kerberos password

• Consultation with customers about the availability of packages and different characteristics.

  Requirements for Linux:

• Works on most personal computers and Macintosh hardware assigned to Intel.
• Access to the licensed programs Bu limited to campus only.

No charge for BU Linux and Linux questions. More time consuming consulting and advice regarding other Linux versions, such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, and Red Hat, is available for a fee.