CheapStix

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The CheapStix project was conceived to streamline holding workshops where we demonstrate the features of the OPeNDAP data server and provide tutorials running from basic configuration to advanced customization. The server is built and packaged in a virtual machine along with an operating system and all the other software needed and that 'machine' is run in a free hypervior from VMware. This provides the attendee with a completely separate computer for use during the workshop - they never have to modify their own computer except to load and run the VM. Since we supply the operating system, complications from OS differences between workshop attendees are eliminated.

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