[school-discuss] Two good articles about using open source in schools

["Jeremy C. Reed" <reed@reedmedia.net>]

K12LTSP: Kid-proof Computers For Schools
http://networking.earthweb.com/netos/article/0,,12083_1143791,00.html

         ... If a student messes up their desktop beyond repair, run
         the script to reset it to the default. The script gives the
         option of either restoring specific users, or wipe the whole
         batch clean for a new class. All this does is clean up the
         desktop, it does not affect system or data files, which are on
         the server.

         ... Because of the Children's Internet Protection Act, this
         has been a popular piece of software. Commercial web filters are
         very expensive and not only is squidGuard free (GPL), it performs
         very well, and gives the user complete control. ...

Graduation Day for Linux
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/reports/4216/1/

Talks about using open source in schools and money savings and more.

   Jeremy C. Reed
   http://www.reedmedia.net/