Re: [seul-edu] Education's move to Linux; looking for your experiences

[paul sutton <psutton@uklinux.net>]

Hi

Have forwarded your message to my local lug in the Uk as there are a few 
schools users there, who may be able to help,  will also forward to suse
schools mailing list in the UK.

HTH

Paul


On Wednesday 08 May 2002 15:18, Tina Gasperson wrote:
> Doug Loss recommended I send my question to both lists, hence the
> cross-posting.
>
> I'm looking for examples, experiences, statistics, and happy stories
> about your findings in the aftermath of Microsoft's latest license push
> in the schools. Have you seen an increase in inquiries for free
> software/open source alternatives? Any testimonies or "case studies" out
> there? Any general impressions? Does anybody think Microsoft's actions
> may have had a negative effect on Linux in schools?
>
> I'm putting together a story about the positive effect (if any?)
> Microsoft's "crack downs" have had for Linux in education.
>
> You can reply on list or to me directly - I think on list replies might
> generate some good discussion though. If for some reason you need your
> comments to be unattributed, please do reply to me privately at
> tina@newsforge.com . This story is going up by the end of the week if
> the journalism gods smile on me.
>
> Thanks so much,
> Tina Gasperson
> news editor / reporter
> newsforge.com
> linux.com
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