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Linux Desktops in New Zealand Schools

Posted by timothy on from the long-term-thinking dept.

nigelr writes "The New Zealand Ministry of Education has signed a deal with Novell New Zealand to provide SUSE Linux desktop licenses in schools. The article claims that while the price for a desktop license now matches what Microsoft charge, the new deal will significantly reduce the over all cost due to reduced charges for existing Novell products used in schools around the country."

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  1. Bugger! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a kiwi student, I'm saddened by this news,
    my hacking of unsecure school network systems days are over :-(

    But on the otherhand it is good to see the playing field levelled.

  2. Re:Isn't the point by CmdrGravy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well you don't really pay up front for the sex, it's the support you pay for to make sure it stays on-line.