[K12OSN] Linux back online!

[Jim McQuillan]

Jason,

This is indeed excellent news.  It's good for us as a community, but
even better for the students and staff.  They probably just don't
know it yet :)

Great job, and keep it up.

Jim McQuillan
jam at Ltsp.org



On Thu, 25 Nov 2004, Jason 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
>
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