Technical data

JSC 36381 MARCH 30, 2000
Baseline
4-14
Shuttle Docking Missions to ensure that all affected laptops are consistently
reconfigured.
4.19 Software Distribution
ThinkPads configured with SSC software loads are located in various JSC organizations,
such as the Crew Office and Training Facilities. To facilitate reloads or updates to these
machines, special diskettes are issued to the qualifying organizations. When booted
with these diskettes, the ThinkPads are connected via the JSC Information Network
(JIN) to an SSC file server. The SSC Hard Disk Option Wizard (“SHADOW”) employs
user entries to select the desired software from the SHADOW distribution server and
transfers the load to the ThinkPad’s hard drive. For further information about
performing a SHADOW load, contact an SSC engineer (see Appendix 4.19B.1).
Due to COTS software licensing restrictions, distribution of OPS LAN software loads is
not available to the general NASA community without proper funding for a sufficient
number of licenses.