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Indiana Schools May Purchase 300K Linux Computers

Posted by Zonk on from the that's-a-lot-of-tux dept.

GuitarNeophyte writes "According to an article at PC Magazine, Indiana School systems may soon be purchasing around 300,000 Linpire desktop computers. Linspire, via its Education Program has a straight $500-per-school (not per-seat) cost, providing an incredibly-alluring price incentive for this to happen." From the article: "Many schools across the state have already had the chance to try out desktop Linux, and everyone seems excited to get this program going...This groundbreaking initiative makes it possible for schools to afford computers for every student, something that makes a huge impact on their overall educations."

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  1. Microsoft Bob here to save the day! by infonography · · Score: 4, Funny

    Remember kids, buying a computer without an operating system is the first step towards piracy. Act now and call BSA and report anyone who offers you a computers without a licensed operating system. Say No to Piracy.

    Offer not valid outside the USA especially Finland.

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    Sorry about the writing. Robot fingers, you know? Cliff Steele in DOOM PATROL #23