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Re: [LUG] School Server

 

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Richard Brown wrote:
> Hi Guys
> 
> I had a chat with a school head yesterday who is once again investing
> in RM technology. I have tried to persuade her otherwise but her
> reasons cannot be disputed with. Namely that the support is full. If
> it breaks down someone comes and fixes it. If it needs updating the
> computer automatically updates. She doesn't have to do anything to the
> server - it just works.
> 
> So can we respond to this please? Firstly is it possible to create a
> server that updates itself? Secondly, is there anyway we can encourage
> her to look at different systems? Any thoughts would be welcome -
> thanks.
You need to provide 24/7 technical support and a service that is
equivelent to what RM are offering. Oh and provide it at the right price.

Please also remember schools are tied in to the sims admnin packagfe,
so they need windows for that.

unless you are prepared to do volunteer work in school and work with the
school with regard to tech support.

there are companies out there that provide support and services for
schools using open source software. Perhaps look in to those, i think
one is called sirius IT (not sure can anyone help here)

Paul

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