[LUG] Linux in Schools

[Paul Hewson <P.J.Hewson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

I have always wished I had time, energy and belief to get involved in this.
I understand that 15 networked computers in a primary school, with NT and all
the other M$ goodies along with proprietary network management software can
set you back £18,000 - £28,000 on a five year lease.   Admittedly, that does
cover (some?) repairs if they are needed during the lease, and presumably
software upgrades but still.   As I don't have the bottle to remortage my
house and attempt to start selling complete installations plus technician (me)
for half that, does anyone know of any Install-Fests aimed at schools?   This
news item shows what's happening abroad:......

http://www.seul.org/edu/report59.html

It's been hard to avoid the debate about the lack of sophistication of desktop
office suites on Linux, but surely what's available is good and reliable
enough for primary schools?

Regards.

Paul

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Paul Hewson, Postgraduate Statistics Student (part-time)
School of Mathematical Sciences, Laver Building,
University of Exeter, North Park Road, EXETER  EX4 4QE, U.K.

tel:   +44 1392 382773 fax: +44 1392 382135
email: P.J.Hewson@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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