[K12OSN] OT: Required use of IE by State DOE

[Accessys@smart.net]

and make sure this issue is brought up every time there is a funding
shortage, or the schoolrs cut a program because of money problems. it may
not change any of their minds but I bet the parents whose kid is loosing a
program will take note, heck bring some live CD's such as Mepis to the
meetings ang give them away.

Bob


On Thu, 15 Mar 2007, Jim Kronebusch wrote:

> Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:00:13 -0600
> From: Jim Kronebusch <jim at winonacotter.org>
> Reply-To: Support list for open source software in schools.
>     <k12osn at redhat.com>
> To: Support list for open source software in schools. <k12osn at redhat.com>
> Subject: Re: [K12OSN] OT: Required use of IE by State DOE
>
> > to take awhile.  Still wish there was some legal issue that could be brought
> > up, but it appears that there isn't.  Thanks for the suggestions.  I will
> > keep on keeping on and see what happens.
>
> I don't have any good advice really other than this.  You posted this issue to this list
> a few hours ago.  Most likely everyone on this list hasn't read your post.  Also very
> likely most of the users that did read your post are not legal experts (I hope this
> broad statement doesn't offend anyone, just trying to make a point).  So don't give up
> yet on the thought that there is no legal consequences to their decision just because
> the select few people who actually read this post in the last few hours didn't have any
> solid legal advice.  Crazy thought here, ask this question at a local law college.  I'll
> bet some law hungry student or professor could go a long way in your quest.
>
> Also, if you do find anyone with a legal argument of any merit, please post it back to
> this list.  I am sure many could benefit from such a legal argument, if nothing else,
> I'm interested in the outcome :-)
>
>

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