How can I build the best Cyber Cafe possible using Ubuntu (Desktop or the Server Edition)?

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Published on 2013-03-13T18:26:59Z Indexed on 2014/06/13 15:42 UTC
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My question has to do with my plan/dream of opening a Cyber Cafe in Mogadishu, Somalia, my birth place. I plan to use 5 to 15 computers (all laptops) running Ubuntu. Now that you have the background to my question, I need your help, advice and expertise.

What type of computer (laptop) should I use for this project?
What type of operating system (Ubuntu Desktop/Ubuntu Server Edition) should I use?
How can I setup a file and printer sharing server?
What program should I use to manage the client computers?

If you have done this before and can point me to the best and easiest way to build this Cyber Cafe, I would appreciate it tremendously. Also, if you can point me to any books, articles, or blogs which I should read, I would appreciate it too.

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