On Tue, Apr 12, 2005 at 09:53:56AM +1000, Terry Collins wrote:
> 4) The MS Tax is charged on EVERY computer in the school, hence there is
> no money saving incentive to replace MS with FOSS/Linux.
I thought that was illegal...
...how do they attempt to enforce this?
> As my wife was a teacher in the NSW Dept of Ed, I've looked at helping
> introduce FOSS into schools a number of times. Each time I have decided
> that I have far better things to do.
To be honest I found the same thing with UTS Engineering,
and you would think they are in a better position to understand
these things but their interest in taking risks is about zero.
> Someone who wants to dabble in this area with FOSS might consider making
> a Live CD, especialy for simulations, demos, etc.
Or possibly start an online service for teachers since one thing
that schools are doing right is providing lots of Internet access.
Then you can use Linux under the hood and maybe encourage them to
download a bit of open-source on the side, gradually get them into
open office and gimp. Maybe get them interested in buying a server
with the same online services for their internal use which will
run faster (less users and over ethernet LAN).
I'd be game to get involved in that one if someone wants to collaborate.
> If you want to offer "certificates", consider setting up a Registered
> Training Organisation. Then you can offer Cert I, Cert II, etc course,
> but you do need Cert IV qualified trainers.
You got any links to explanation of how this process works?
How does the first Cert IV get created in a new subject?
- Tel ( http://bespoke.homelinux.net/ )
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