[school-discuss] Linux in the Schools

[Doug Loss <drloss@suscom.net>]

Roger,

   I'm forwarding this to the discussion email list for Schoolforge
(http://schoolforge.net), which is a coalition of many organizations
from around the world that are concerned with the use of open resources
in education.  Folks, take a look at what Symbio is making available and
see if it fits your needs, then contact Roger if you're interested.

   I'm afraid I won't be in NYC on the 26th or 27th (tomorrow and
Thursday), but if anyone else receiving this has a chance to drop by the
K12 Technology Showcase I'd be interested in hearing their impressions.

On Tue, 2003-03-25 at 16:48, Roger Del Russo wrote:
> Hello Mr. Loss, (Doug)
> I hope I do not take too much of your time by writing this, but I hoping
> to get your attention and perhaps your advice on a few things. (If you're> willing to, of course)
> 
> My name is Roger Del Russo.  I am the co-founder of Symbio Technologies
> (www.symbio-technologies.com), located in NY.  We have developed a
> rock-solid LTSP (linux terminal server project) based solution that can
> be used by schools, businesses, just about anybody.  Our solution takes
> LTSP much further in that is makes use of USB storage "key chain"
> drives, wireless technology, clustering, automated syncing and
> archiving, security techniques, windows sharing, windows emulation, and
> many more wonderful and useful technologies.
> Check out:
>   www.thesymbiont.com
> 
> We really want to get involved with deploying this solution to schools,
> but we're having problems getting their attention and/or convincing them
> that this is a very logical way to move forward.  We KNOW that we can at
> least cut their existing IT expenses in half (if there are any existing
> IT expenses) or double the effect of what their money can buy them in
> terms of a new or expanded computer network.  We would love to be able
> to convey the idea of having them just pay a service fee, while we take
> care of keeping all the technologies on the back-end working in perfect
> "symbiosis".  This is how EVERY piece of technologies is treated and we
> would like for our future clients to also treat their computer network
> this way.  They pay us, in return, they get a future-proof, FAST,
> redundant, quiet, energy efficient, robust, computer solution for each
> and every student and teacher.
> 
> We really want to provide this solution in an honest effort to help
> educational systems make use of this technology, while at the same time,
> build a business around providing this specialized service/support for
> such a solution.
> 
> Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> I would love to speak with you if you have the time.
> 
> Thank you and take care,
> Roger
> ps. I will be demoing this solution to many school districts at the K-12
> Technology Showcase in Brooklyn, NY on March 26 and 27 if you happen to
> be in the area.
> 
> Roger Del Russo
> VP of Network Operations
> Symbio Technologies
> www.symbio-technologies.com
> www.thesymbiont.com
> roger@symbio-technologies.com
> t: (914) 576-1205
> f: (914) 576-0944
> 
> 
> 
> 
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