[K12OSN] Linux back online!

[David Trask]

Very cool!  This is great news!  keep us posted on developements


"Support list for opensource software in schools." <k12osn at redhat.com> on
Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 8:01 PM +0000 wrote:
>Some interesting developments have happened over the last week or so.
>
>Seems management has reversed it's decision about Linux and anything 
>else that is not Microsoft.
>
>Since some public officials outside the board were interested in our 
>LTSP and Open Source initiatives management thought it would be best to 
>allow it to continue.  (Open Mouth insert foot syndrome).
>
>I'm happy to let you know that the original LTSP in a K-8 school is 
>doing well and there will be about 4 more that will be installed.  One 
>will be in a dual boot situation (Dell's booting with PXE) and should 
>once cancel PXE they can boot into Windows as needed.
>
>Another server will be installed in a Secondary school.  I'm excited 
>about being a part of it and I've kept a lot of your messages since they 
>have great ideas and suggestions.
>
>I'm really interested in what the response will be from the senior 
>students.  I'm sure they will try to hack away at it and it's not a 
>concern for me. A good test to be sure. :)
>
>One elementary teacher will be using it for graphics editing.
>
>I'll keep you posted as they probably won't start until next year.
>
>Jason


David N. Trask
Technology Teacher/Coordinator
Vassalboro Community School
dtrask at vcs.u52.k12.me.us
(207)923-3100