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Re: [LUG] Linux, Education & DCLUG



On Thu, 2003-09-04 at 20:03, Gemma Peter wrote:
> During my two years at Plymouth University as a student I have only had 
> 1 out of about 22 modules that included any mention of Linux. It is a 
> shame really a lot of industrial placement companies said knowledge of 
> UNIX would be useful.
>
Talking to the School of Cumputing here they have received the same
comment from companies they use for placements. It has been reported
upwards, I am told, so perhaps the teaching of unix/linux will increase.

>  I wonder if the university has been bribed by Microsoft?
>
Oh, highly likely :-) That would explain why I have no money - a  linux
user!


John.

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