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Table of Contents

Changes/Updates

• ubermix Changelog
• Update Packages

How To's

• CD Install (ie install on a system that won't boot from USB)
• Using an External Display (like a projector)
• iTalc (classroom management) setup
• Making copies of the USB key
• Setting devices to Auto-Reset
• Using the Auto Update Script
• Customizing the Launcher
• ubermix Parental Controls

Tips & Tricks

• Disable Maximus automatic maximizing of windows (for larger screens)

Practical Deployment Considerations

• Laptop Cart Timers - Extend the life of your batteries

Advanced Topics

• About the default simple updates files on the key
• Increase User Space
• Useful Indicators
• Network Deployment
• Static IPs
• Change Default Host Names
• Change default Workgroup (for accessing network folders)
• Remove "Show Password" from wireless security
• Sync User Home on a single device without updating an install key
• Adding Ubermix to Active Directory using CentrifyDN
• Adding Intel Atom N2x00 (Cedar Trail) compatibility to an existing ubermix image

Troubleshooting & Device Specific Configuration

• Input Output Error during install (first witnessed on Asus EeePC 1011px)
• How to determine exactly what network cards you have
• AMD Video Acceleration
• Older Broadcom wireless cards
• Devices with Clickpads (buttonless touchpads) like the HP Mini 210, first-generation dm1z, and 3105m
• Realtek 2860 Wireless in Older EeePC 900x (and perhaps others) with version 0.9x+
• Dell Inspiron Duo
• Lenovo S10-3 fails to suspend/resume
• Asus EeePC 1001PX and perhaps other devices where the headphone jack doesn't work
• Asus EeePC 1025C, 1011cx, and other Intel "HD" audio devices where the built-in microphone doesn't work
• Brightness controls behave erratically
• Microphone not working on EeePC 100x, Acer AspireOne D250, and similar (older) netbook models
• WEP Encryption - problems connecting to WEP-protected wireless networks
• Booting off of the install key hangs with a flashing cursor on Acer AspireOne D250, HP Mini 311, and perhaps other models