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== Hardware ==
You could buy a [http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/CategoryIntelligence.asp?Subcategory=3 barebones system], very inexpensively ([http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Subcategory.asp?Subcategory=3&name=Barebone-Computers $100 - $300] at the time of writing) but the fan is still a potential failure point that can be avoided by going with a true thin client. Also, as the name implies, the barebones system will normally need additional components to make a complete system. For example, you'll still need to at least buy a screen, keyboard and mouse.
Mainboards like the [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=VIA+EPIA+5000+Mini-ITX+Mainboard VIA EPIA 5000 Mini-ITX Mainboard] are ideal for building fanless multimedia solutions. The company website offers [http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/ details on the board and applications]
The LTSP.org website offers a lot of information in it's wiki including information on the many options for [http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Clients Client machines]. However, you should be aware that since LTSP is now integrated with Edubuntu, it is no longer something that you have to build and add-on to your environment. You can simply use Edubuntu for both servers and clients.
== Where to buy ==
Companies like [http://www.thinclientcentral.com/products/productpage.asp?pid=6636 Thin Client Central] offer thin client systems from manufacturers like Hewlett Packard (e.g. HP t5500)
[http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 MiniITX.com] is a UK site that sells fanless Thin Clients and cases like the line from Travla such as the [http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=3#c134 Travla C134]. http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27
For the home enthusiast who wants to build a nice combination educational / media center system, it's hard to beat the nice looks of the [http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1385010&CatId=1508 Apevia X-Qpack Blue Micro ATX Tower with Clear Sides, Front USB, FireWire & Audio Ports and 420-Watt Power Supply] for just $90
If style is more important than price, check out the design of the SilverStone [http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/01/silverstone_lc05_miniitx_case.html LC05 Mini-ITX Case]
[http://www.disklessworkstations.com/ Diskless Workstations.com] offers LTSP certified equipment in a convenient package from around $300.
== Do It Yourself ==
Although dated 2005, here is an [http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/HowIDidIt article] on how one person built their own LTSP system]
the notes and howto info
== Hardware ==
You could buy a [http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/CategoryIntelligence.asp?Subcategory=3 barebones system], very inexpensively ([http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Subcategory.asp?Subcategory=3&name=Barebone-Computers $100 - $300] at the time of writing) but the fan is still a potential failure point that can be avoided by going with a true thin client. Also, as the name implies, the barebones system will normally need additional components to make a complete system. For example, you'll still need to at least buy a screen, keyboard and mouse.
Mainboards like the [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=VIA+EPIA+5000+Mini-ITX+Mainboard VIA EPIA 5000 Mini-ITX Mainboard] are ideal for building fanless multimedia solutions. The company website offers [http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/mainboards/ details on the board and applications]
The LTSP.org website offers a lot of information in it's wiki including information on the many options for [http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Clients Client machines]. However, you should be aware that since LTSP is now integrated with Edubuntu, it is no longer something that you have to build and add-on to your environment. You can simply use Edubuntu for both servers and clients.
== Where to buy ==
Companies like [http://www.thinclientcentral.com/products/productpage.asp?pid=6636 Thin Client Central] offer thin client systems from manufacturers like Hewlett Packard (e.g. HP t5500)
[http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27 MiniITX.com] is a UK site that sells fanless Thin Clients and cases like the line from Travla such as the [http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=3#c134 Travla C134]. http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=27
For the home enthusiast who wants to build a nice combination educational / media center system, it's hard to beat the nice looks of the [http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1385010&CatId=1508 Apevia X-Qpack Blue Micro ATX Tower with Clear Sides, Front USB, FireWire & Audio Ports and 420-Watt Power Supply] for just $90
If style is more important than price, check out the design of the SilverStone [http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/01/silverstone_lc05_miniitx_case.html LC05 Mini-ITX Case]
[http://www.disklessworkstations.com/ Diskless Workstations.com] offers LTSP certified equipment in a convenient package from around $300.
== Do It Yourself ==
Although dated 2005, here is an [http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/HowIDidIt article] on how one person built their own LTSP system]
