The operating system LON-CAPA runs on is the Linux operating -system. LON-CAPA relies on an Intel-based architecture. +system (RedHat 7.3 is the supported linux distribution). +LON-CAPA relies on an Intel-based architecture. In order to +move beyond this state of affairs, we are beginning to develop +a BSD-based solution, as well as a set of diagnostic scripts +which should verify LON-CAPA's performance on any computer platform.
For full-time, classroom usage, an adequate LON-CAPA server @@ -125,20 +129,26 @@ servers rather than a single, particular We like to think of high web server usage as "a good problem" though.. :)
-No. +Active development has begun for supporting LON-CAPA on FreeBSD version 4.7.
-No. +No. Plans for Mac OS X involve waiting for completion of a FreeBSD version 4.7 +solution, as well as allowing Mac OS X more time to mature within the freeware +community.
-No. +No. The needs for predictable performance of a LON-CAPA system cause us +to emphasize support on a restricted set of platforms. We welcome developers +who would like to create porting solutions, however based on our timeline, +you are even more strongly encouraged to help develop the actual educational +software technology seen by students and instructors.