Re: [school-discuss] Re: [ilug-goa] edu-sotware on knoppix

[David Bucknell <david@members.iteachnet.org>]

Dear Frederick,

Two things. First, just a side-track on this question of yours: I'll check into
this, but in addition to Dr. Geo and numerous science-related apps (find them at
http://richtech.ca/seul/index.php), at that age, you don't need to be tricked
into using the computer. If you just need office programs, they're there. If you
need to learn to program, it's possible. The difference between the proprietary
and the free/open source worlds (as you well know) is that the latter is based
on needs, not attractive packaging. If the need is expressed clearly, the
community members can respond clearly. So ask them to say what they need.

Secondly, would you bring up the possibility of forming Schoolforge-India or
Schoolforge-City Name Here? 

It's just like a LUG, but with education as its focus. I'm forming
Schoolforge-Thailand or Bangkok (some debate on this) and Schoolforge-UK has
already formed. My argument is that we can act locally and draw on information
globally. I hope you'll consider it, or ask your group to do so.

Keep up the good work,

David
Quoting "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <fred@bytesforall.org>:

> This debate is from Goa. I think they're wrong; but could you give me some 
> specific pointers to pass on? FN
> 
> On Sat, 19 Apr 2003, Tom Fernandes wrote:
> 
> 
> > There is at least one typing program which is quite usefull - will put
> > it up on the wiki page as find some time...
> > 
> > Tom(my)___
> > 
> > 
> > On Sun, 2 Mar 2003 11:33:48 -0600
> > "Daryl Martyris" <dmartyris@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > 
> > > Has anyone tried to see if Knoppix or Freeduc has anyting relevant for
> > > Grades 7-10 and actually works in a GNOME environment?. I know that we
> > > checked out the GLUE CD and found very little that was of immediate
> > > relevance.
> > > 
> > > Daryl
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Nagarjuna G. <nagarjun@hbcse.tifr.res.in>
> > > To: <life@mm.hbcse.tifr.res.in>
> > > Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 2:24 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Life] Request for comments: Global Knowledge for
> > > Development Digest V1 #634 (fwd)
> > > 
> > > 
> > > >
> > > > You should try Knoppix and freeduc, both are easy.  The former can
> > > > also be installed.  Knoppix has given momentum to the movement in
> > > > Mumbai.
> > > >
> > > > Nagarjuna
> 
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