I'm currently working with a non-profit and as part of our work we run ~400 libraries across Bangalore and many more across the state. We are hopeful, if we find sponsors, of putting a computer in each library both to manage the library and as a tool for the kids to work/play with. As it stands, the computer request includes Windows XP as the OS of choice.
On the other hand, I have been using Ubuntu for a while now and am happy with it and the philosophy behind it. However, it's difficult to translate this into a meaningful argument for a project of this scale. As far as I can tell there is the price/support argument and the philosophy, which matters less than I might expect. Does the list have any thoughts on ideas I can use to put forth a persuasive argument for Edubuntu as the OS of choice [1]? Cheers! -Gautam [1] So what does freedom of choice involve? Run both XP and Ubuntu-variants?
