Well I would like to be counted on the (practical) portion, if possible. Installing, building, training, network ... Cheers Szemir
On Monday 22 September 2003 17:32, you wrote: > Kevin, > > I spent almost 5 years working with technology in education (a growing > private school in Calgary). I'm familiar with the "business" issues, if > you will, surrounding technology in the Education system, Alberta Learning > and somewhat with the CBE as well. I'd be very interested in seeing this > initial proposal (and hopefully acceptance) promoted effectively to the > "upper management" decision-making levels as well if there is an in-road to > such platforms through this juncture. It could be an excellent opportunity > to strategize a business proposal in addition to > presentation/demonstration. > > I (still) believe that Education and Linux/Open Source can benefit mutually > and symbiotically over the long haul. I am eager to see Linux and/or Open > Source take a foothold in Education, so if I can assist in any way please > let me know. > > Best of luck to you, and keep us posted. > > Sincerely, > Curtis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kevin Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: September 22, 2003 1:35 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: (clug-talk) CBE Wants to hear from us - it's a start at least. > > > I have finally found a school principal who is interested in a quick > demonstration of Linux. > > She understands that it against CBE Policy and that she cannot impliment > it immediately in her school. > > I would like to prepare a 1 page persuasive essay on why it is worth her > spending 1-2 hours for a 'CLUG meeting on steroids' where she can see a few > samplings on what Linux can offer to the school. > > Assuming this is done well, I believe that she can help to drive it from > inside CBE. A principal would certainly have more 'pull' than a bunch of > geeks chanting "Linux rules". > > Also, if this has been done before (especially successfully), I'd like to > learn more about it. Links appreciated. > > I'd also be interested in suggestions and/or volunteers. I'll write the > paper myself, but I could use some additional hands if/when it came time to > actually present something. > > Thanks > Kev.
