[Bio-Linux] top five uses of Bio-Linux?

[Rosin, Angela]

I've tried to download it but I had some problems... I've a machine ready to test it but I'll wait for the next version.

Ang

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From: bio-linux-bounces at envgen.nerc-oxford.ac.uk [mailto:bio-linux-bounces at envgen.nerc-oxford.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Dawn Field
Sent: 29 July 2008 13:26
To: bio-linux at envgen.nerc-oxford.ac.uk
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Subject: [Bio-Linux] top five uses of Bio-Linux?
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Dear All,

(Sorry for any cross-posting using two lists).

The alpha Bio-Linux 5.0 image was posted a while back and Stewart reports several downloads.  If you have feedback, including a successful install at this early stage, we'd be happy to hear it.  A newer version should go up in early August.  The web docs will come last.

We've had discussions of the added-value features of Bio-Linux and would be happy to hear community thoughts on this issue.

Q:  What are your top-five uses for Bio-Linux (could be re-phrased as "what are your top-five favorate features of Bio-Linux")

answers could include things like:

 - ease of installation (turn-key installation of a full system)
 - past combination of Debian/KDE or new deployment of Ubuntu/Gnome
 - knowing collaborators have the same local system
 - access to support through the NEBC helpdesk
 - access to online documentation
 - access to courses (materials)
 - access to particular packages, or a large suite of packages (e.g. do you use Bio-Linux primarily for blast, stats, or phylogenetics, etc? what about Partigene? genespring?)
 - you use the repository to build other systems
 - the documentation system
 - a built-in firewall, secure system
 - logging software
 - fact that things like partitioning and backups are built into the system
 - use of condor to build clusters (have you built a cluster?)
 - using Bio-Linux to build teaching labs, teach students, use in demonstrations
 - full-featured programming/database development environment
 - future access to the National Grid Service (NGS)
 - interactions with NEBC bioinformatics about analyses/projects you are running/developing on Bio-Linux
 -  other...

Any features that are not currently in Bio-Linux that you'd like to see can also be included!

best,
Dawn




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