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Tom Potts wrote: > http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7063716.stm > on Microsoft in schools > points out the any machine that could run M$ has to be licensed - > so you give em a linux machine and M$ gets paid for it. > Tom te tom te tom > > > Well perhaps that should be brought to the attention of the OFT, esp as I assume it also prevents schools saving money on using Openoffice.org as well, do they have to have a license for all computers that could run Office. in which case this IS an monopoly, I don't see the point of individuals doing this, we need a united statement that we all agree on and perhaps input from IT people within schools to highlight the problems they face over this. Paul -- Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org Events 25th October 2007 - Meeting Paignton 28th October - Penzance Computers meet 11th November. Penzance Computers meet Lostwithel meeting part 2, - watch this space. details on lug site, www.dcglug.org.uk under meetings. visit us on IRC - irc.flashtek-uk.com / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html