[K12OSN] Microsoft Office on K12 LTSP

[Trond Mæhlum]

Shane Stafford skrev:
> I have three new schools implementing K12 LTSP this fall.  One of them
> really wants Microsoft Office available to the students.  Researching
> WINE, it appears this can only be done with Codeweavers.  It also looks
> like the Educational price for Network Server version is 


Actually, MS Office 2000 runs perfectly on "plain" wine. I use it 
myself. Check out: http://www.frankscorner.org/index.php?p=office2000


Regards
Trond Maehlum






> Server Software Module  $486.50
> 25 Client licenses $1,120
> 
> I appears they would need to purchase both those.  To me it seems at that
> rate they are almost close to buying another server and making it a 2003
> windows terminal server.  Of course that brings another set of complex and
> expensive license options.  
> 
> They own plenty of desktop copies of Office 2000.
> 
> Anyone have a recommended implementation model?  Or can shed some light on
> either Codeweaver licensing or 2003 Windows Terminal Server licensing.
> 
> My goal will be to educate them how easy it is to use Open Office and
> Microsoft Office (exists still in their business lab) but I want to be
> able to tell them their options.
> 
> thanks
> Shane
> 
> 
> 
> Shane Stafford, MCSE, MCT
> Director Information Services Glenburn School and Town
> Educational System Integrator/Network Engineer
> S & B Consulting
> 
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