On 01/10/2011 10:43 AM, Nagarjuna G wrote:
2011/1/10 "Bindu ಬಿಂದು बिन्दु (...)" <[email protected]
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Dear All,
Thanks to everyone who responded to this request. We are aware
that some softwares may not have exact matches. But firmly believe
that we need to have a few things to get the process started and
only then will we have a chance to introduce the concept versus
process differences. Satya, this is the same problem I face when I
work with Geogebra in government schools, but teachers who have
been with us in this process have gradually understood the
importance of conceptual understanding. I think its the same with
this process.
while taking stock of such comparisons please also mention what the
system does not have:
1. freedom
2. sugar learning platform
3. support for Indian language localisation
4. support for visually impaired children at no additional cost
5. and a host of other studio learning software that are part of the
free software stack for education.
6. ability to collaborate and participate in shaping the technology as
well.
please, please do not neglect the FREEDOM while drafting your proposal.
+1
And IMHO freedom is a major aspect in terms of practicality of free
software.
While others think it is just an idealogical issue, please make it
cleare to said organisations that freedom to do things like localise or
add somem more features is very crutial.
Add to the fact that many organisations have the money to buy
proprietory license.
Why not use the same money inn a much better way?
may be such funds can be diverted to make the software look and behave
exactly the way one wants.
And also fs does not cause vender lock-in.
So the concept is very very practical, its the way one puts or pitches
it to different kind of people, such as students, teachers, management etc.
Happy hacking.
Krishnakant.
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gn
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