C4: The CCSU Computer Club Cluster
Summary: If funding is secured, use the Linux kit to network
30 PS2's in a high-speed LAN to be used as a cluster.
Goals: Build a model for adding PlayStation 2s to the two we
already have.
Status: Planning. Tim
knows most details.
Cluster Computing - Intro to Clusters
Summary: Setup a network of desktop computers that can act
as a supercomputer through distributed computing.
Goals: Set up a project with an academic departments and
begin interdepartment research.
Status: Planning. E-mail Rob to express your interest.
Tutoring
Summary: Members provide tutoring and help to students
taking CS department courses. Tutoring is available to students of any
major taking programming courses at CCSU, and is generally offered in
the lab in MS 314.
Goals: Provide tutoring to all 100 level courses. Setup a CS
Student Help Listserv and online bulletin boards.
Status: Active. Contact Will
for info.
Robotics
Summary: Using the Handy Board or the EPIA M10000, build a
robot capable of navigating the lab.
Goals: Explore the field of robotics and advance members'
experience with the technologies involved.
Status: Contact Will
if interested.
Linux
Summary: Installation, use, and administration of Linux
systems, and also work with Linux on PlayStation 2 and for robotics.
Goals: Support the PlayStation 2 projects and the robotics
project using the EPIA M10000 platform.
Status: Contact Will
if interested.
Game Programming
Summary: Explore game programming through projects.
Goals: Potentially, setup a development environment on the
PlayStation 2 with Linux Kit. A PC computer game should also be
started, probably before the console project.
Status: Planning. Contact Will for
details.
