Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

I just had a 'Healthy Choice' 'Premium Fudge Bar' reading this. It tasted really good. Executive Director wrote: Taran, Do not try to obscure the issue of the vulnerabilities language you used. What you should say in a few words, rather than a lengthy treatise, is that you misspoke. I would

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

The problem with government funded research, like all other research, is that I do not have access to the full research project and what exactly was studied. If you wish to challenge facts based on these studies (well, you call them misstatements instead of facts), then you must answer specific que

Re: [DDN] Online Discussion on young people and leadership.

Hello All, Welcome to this great issue we will be looking at the following today and see how we could improve on the discussion. 1 what is leadership in the context as a young person. 2 What issue are hampering leadership in Africa. 3Do you have a vision for the future of African young people and

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

There's another level on which I read this short piece - that of different Office systems/suites. Having opted to try OpenOffice (OOo) instead of purchasing MS Office for a laptop several months ago I have to say that as nice as it performs generally there are bugs - I find it crashes a lot whe

[DDN] Nonprofits: Low Cost GiftWorks 2006 Fundraising software available through May 24

Just for Nonprofits. Through this Wednesday, May 24 only, the remaining supply of donated GiftWorks software is available at TechSoup Stock for an admin fee of $35, as compared to the published retail price of $299. The Mission Research Donation Program at TechSoup Stock is changing from a do

Re: [DDN] L@@K! National Education Computing Conference - San Diego - July 5-9

Hi Yvonne, Thanks for pointing to the NECC Conference in San Diego in July. We are happy to invite everyone to the International Reception at NECC, which iEARN hosts each year. It will take place on July 4th at 4:00-5:30 pm at the Convention Center. It will be a place to network with about 600-

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

Michael F. Pitsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Taran, > Do not try to obscure the issue of the vulnerabilities language you used. > What you should say in a few words, rather than a lengthy treatise, is that > you misspoke. > And we can leave it at that. > > Mike Mike, what Taran wrote is cor

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

I'm done with this thread. If you want to bash me, proceed with vigor. It's unhealthy to hold in aggression. Actually, if anyone wants to bash Taran or anyone else, take it off-list. I'm all for a vigorous debate about open source and proprietary software, but I won't allow it to be an excus

[DDN] Job opening: Global Kids in Second Life

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[DDN] RADIO: Tune Into George Lessard and the MediaMentor for Some Very Useful Radio Resources

This is a group of three resource posts from the MediaMentor discussion group owned and moderated by George Lessard that provide some very useful radio information sources. Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Net-Gold

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

I've been lurking this listserver for ages, and have not only appreciated those who spend so much of their time helping others, but appreciated the patience and kindness that I associate with the people here. A little sad and surprised to see this type of thing. Get back to what you all do be

[DDN] One Laptop Per Child - possible functional prototype photos

Slashdot is pointing to photos of a seemingly functional One Laptop Per Child prototype (the "$100" MIT laptop) seen by Pete Barr-Watson at the Seven Countries Task Force Meeting. The OLPC machine looks to run a version of Fedora Linux with native wireless LAN support. http://www.flickr.com/p

[DDN] L@@K! National Education Computing Conference - global project-based learning

Thanks Ed! :-) Below are more NECC sessions that will focus on best practices and opportunities for global project-based learning. We especially encourage everyone to come to the Birds of a Feather session jointly hosted by Global SchoolNet and iEARN. Pioneers and Champions of Collaborative G

[DDN] video from a day of out(r)age protest in Boston

Hi everyone, This afternoon I shot some video at today's Day of Out(r)age protest at the Massachusetts State House, where community media and digital divide activists gathered to protest the telecom legislation that's currently working its way through Congress. The video includes commentary fr