This just came in from the k12linux@riverdale.k12.or.us list. Would anyone care to respond? Bill
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- To: k12linux@riverdale.k12.or.us
- Subject: K12Linux: FWD: Open Source in Schools
- From: Eric Harrison <eric@eharrison.mesd.k12.or.us>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 21:15:33 -0700 (PDT)
- Sender: owner-k12linux@riverdale.k12.or.us
Hello Everyone! I've been getting a fair amount of email recently asking about case studies of Linux in schools. One such request I have attached to the end of this email (with permission, drop Malcolm a line if you something which may be of interest to him!). I've been kicking around building some sort of K12Linux case studies website. I know many of you have done some pretty nifty work, and I think it would be a good idea to share it with the world. I'm going write up something on the things I'm currently working one (mainly replacing Netware with Linux/Samba/LDAP and Groupwise with Cyrus/IMP). Let me know what you think. Or even better whip up a quick webpage on what you're doing with Linux in your schools and mail the URL to me (I'd also be happy to provide the server/bandwidth if you'd like me to host the html for you). -Eric ----- Forwarded message from Malcolm Herbert <malc@ngfl.gov.uk> ----- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:00:15 +0100 From: Malcolm Herbert <malc@ngfl.gov.uk> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.51 [en] (X11; I; Linux 2.2.5-15 i686) X-Accept-Language: en To: eharrison@pdx.wantweb.net Subject: Open Source in Schools X-Keywords: X-UID: 617 hi Eric, saw your article in Computer Bits from last January. I am currently compiling a briefing on Open Source for the UK government (the current state of affairs etc) and would be interested in hearing more about significant Linux/Open Source projects that are taking place in the US. Have seen some details on the K12Linux project which is very interesting. In the UK, Open Source uptake by educational bodies (local, regionally based) is sporadic, although Powys in Wales (www.powys.gov.uk) have rolled out Linux servers to all their primary and secondary schools to provide mail/web/file sharing facilities. The use MySQL to store configuration information about each of the servers allowing for effective remote management and for machines to be rebuilt quickly and simply if there are hardware problem My work involves the development of the UK governments National Grid for Learning (NGfL) www.ngfl.gov.uk, an I believe that Open Source has a strong part to play. up the revolution Malcolm -- --------------------------------------------------------- Dr Malcolm Herbert Head of Technology Research and Development British Educational Communications and Technology Agency Tel: 44 (0) 24 847126 Fax: 44 (0) 24 847120 --------------------------------------------------------- ----- End forwarded message ----- ======================================== This message was sent from the K12Linux Listserv. For information on subscribing and unsubscribing, see http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/linux/listserv.html or send mail to pnelson@riverdale.k12.or.us
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