Linux Lingam wrote:
> What is scenario after 10 years. Using mix, or FOSS only? View of
> employees and employers?
i wouldn't know. someone needs to check with mahiti and/or sunil.
am cc-ing sunil in the hopes of a response.
Unfortunately it is still a mix. Even at CIS, we are forced to
compromise. It finally depends on the client/partner. For example, a
publisher who cannot handle LaTeX or an author who cannot handle OO.org.
We already find it difficult to recruit clients/partners - insisting on
FOSS-only would mean shutting down shop. However, whenever things go
wrong we always blame it on the use of proprietary software. This means
slowing nudging the client/partner towards FOSS. One day we hope :-)
The problem with the IOTA CBT is that they are assuming that we need a
Flash like experience for learning. This indicates a poor understanding
of pedagogy. If the focus is on bells and whistles then the student will
usually circumvent the material. I have seen this at many ICT4D
projects. The key is too keep it simple so that emphasis remains on the
key learnings for each lesson. Web interfaces should be sufficient in
most cases.
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