[Gllug] Re: Gllug digest #2082 - Software for Schools

[John Hearns]

On Wed, 2002-08-21 at 11:56, Frank Kelly wrote:
> On Tuesday 20 August 2002 22:42, Chris Bell wrote:

> 
> I asked the teacher if she was aware of the open source movement and Linux and 
> she said she was, but that the school was required to teach Microsoft by the 
> government.  
Is this REALLY true? I wonder... maybe its just something which
is 'accepted to be true'


> 
> Interestingly, in a recent assignment, one of the questions was 'Give reasons 
> why you chose to use this program (MS of course) to carry out the project.'  
> I suggested my goddaughter answer: 'Because the government gives me no 
> choice'.  I also suggested that she mention open source alternatives in 
> appropriate exam questions.
Hold on there. That's not the best way to go about things.

> 
> I have considered taking on the task of writing to head-teachers and promoting 
> Linux myself.  Think Suse might help fund this?
More like it.
There is a Linux for Schools group, no?

Or, if you really are motivated on this one, run with the ideas I've
been floating for a GLLUG demo system, which can be taken round to
companies and schools.

Also, I saw on the French edition of Linux format(?) a cover disk
with an education edition of Debian, said to be easy for people to
install. Has anyone seen this?
I'll buy it if there is not one in the UK. 




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