  The Accelerator Control System at Fermilab has evolved to enable this
relatively large control system to be encapsulated into a "box" such as a
laptop. The goal was to provide a platform isolated from the "online" control
system. This platform can be used internally for making major upgrades and
modifications without impacting operations. It also provides a standalone
environment for research and development including a turnkey control system for
collaborators. Over time, the code base running on Scientific Linux has enabled
all the salient features of the Fermilab's control system to be captured in an
off-the-shelf laptop. The anticipated additional benefits of packaging the
system include improved maintenance, reliability, documentation, and future
enhancements.
