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Ostrich Lessons In Oregon?
dalslad writes "Oregon Schools Prove Linux Saves Money, says the headline but this article says "One has to wonder if Northwest school districts took ostrich lessons; they must represent the biggest secret in the Linux community. If their successes occurred in New York, Microsoft would be fighting for 5% of the PC desktop share". Maybe so? I've seen a lot of sites with Linux success stories, but the K12 Linux projects show progress I never knew existed." Yeah, I don't think that the schools are going to prove to be the sole factor in Linux on the desktop, but it's a good step. More importantly, I think the success of the system depends on projects like the K12 Linux project and its like, especially for broader individual usage.
Get 'em hooked early, then they'll never be able to stop using it.
Sounds like the Catholic Churches policy!
It wouldn't be linux if some open standard like XML didn't blow up in your face.
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I'd rather be flamed than ignored.
By familiarizing students with niche apps running on a niche operating system, preparing them for a niche job.
Personally, I'd rather see more expensive Windows boxes in there with Microsoft Office installed.
Schools shouldn't be the victims of OS holy wars, they're preparation for real life and real jobs. The real world uses MS Office and its capabilities. The right way requires the right tools.
Hell, let's put em on refurbished VIC-20's, we'll save even more money!