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The Hardware Core Team discussed the direction Athena is headed and the consensus was to create two classes of desktop Athena. (We have to think of good names for them.)::
- DIY (Do-It Yourself) Roll your Own Athena: You buy hardware and are responsible for installing Linux, Athena, and all hardware and software issues. Resources available to you are:
- IS&T Linux Hardware Guidance Page
- Choosing between Athena and RHN.
- PC Service: How to get a system repaired.
- How to install Athena
- OLC for OS and Application Support
- We do it all for you Full Service Athena: For an initial fee, and follow-on annual maintenance fee we will:
- Purchase the standard recommended administrative desktop.
- Deliver it to you
- Install the OS and Athena applications and services.
- Provide house-call service to deal with software and hardware issues.
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