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Re: [LUG] Kids failing on coursework because of proprietary file formats

 

On 17/06/10 19:05, Rob Beard wrote:
> On 17/06/10 14:01, David wrote:
>> I find this quite weird. My Son started Lipson Community College and
>> they encourage the use of open source software. They even recognize
>> parents can't afford M$ software This is from the parent portal on
>> helping at home:
>> _
>> Office Suite_
>> The College uses the Microsoft Office suite of programs for word
>> processing, spreadsheets etc. However, whilst providing plenty of
>> features, the software is very expensive and not everyone has a copy at
>> home.
>> As an alternative, there is a free office suite which is available to
>> download called OpenOffice, that provides 90% of the features of
>> Microsoft Office. For those with a fast internet connection (broadband),
>> the software can be downloaded by visiting http://www.openoffice.org/
>> and clicking 'I want to download OpenOffice.org'. If you have a slower
>> connection, the IT technical staff can provide a copy for the cost of
>> one blank CD.
>>
> 
> Can I ask what school it is?
> 
> They deserve a pat on the back for breaking the trend.  I discussed with
> my kids school PTA about distributing copies of the Open Disc branded
> for the school with the profits going to the school (basically I was
> planning on giving them a customised ISO image, get the kids to do the
> CD cover and sleve artwork and they could duplicate it themselves).
> Unfortanately snow and work got in the way and I haven't been back to a
> PTA meeting snce, although there was some interest in the idea.  It's
> something I'm hoping to persue in readyness for September 2010 (maybe we
> could get an advertisement in the school newsletter about it).
> 
>>
>> Both my kids only use Linux at home and have never complained about
>> needing Windows.
> 
> My kids are the same, they use Linux on their PC (well, I say they use
> it, I need to sort it out properly for them, when it works though they
> use Ubuntu).  They love things like Tuxpaint, it always causes arguments
> as they both want to use the PC at the same time.  I'm half tempted to
> put a second PC in for them.
> 
> Rob
> 
Perhaps they would be willing to contribute to a linux user group
meeting or software freedom day :D

Paul

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