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On 17/06/10 19:05, Rob Beard wrote: > On 17/06/10 14:01, David wrote: >> I find this quite weird. My Son started Lipson Community College and >> they encourage the use of open source software. They even recognize >> parents can't afford M$ software This is from the parent portal on >> helping at home: >> _ >> Office Suite_ >> The College uses the Microsoft Office suite of programs for word >> processing, spreadsheets etc. However, whilst providing plenty of >> features, the software is very expensive and not everyone has a copy at >> home. >> As an alternative, there is a free office suite which is available to >> download called OpenOffice, that provides 90% of the features of >> Microsoft Office. For those with a fast internet connection (broadband), >> the software can be downloaded by visiting http://www.openoffice.org/ >> and clicking 'I want to download OpenOffice.org'. If you have a slower >> connection, the IT technical staff can provide a copy for the cost of >> one blank CD. >> > > Can I ask what school it is? > > They deserve a pat on the back for breaking the trend. I discussed with > my kids school PTA about distributing copies of the Open Disc branded > for the school with the profits going to the school (basically I was > planning on giving them a customised ISO image, get the kids to do the > CD cover and sleve artwork and they could duplicate it themselves). > Unfortanately snow and work got in the way and I haven't been back to a > PTA meeting snce, although there was some interest in the idea. It's > something I'm hoping to persue in readyness for September 2010 (maybe we > could get an advertisement in the school newsletter about it). > >> >> Both my kids only use Linux at home and have never complained about >> needing Windows. > > My kids are the same, they use Linux on their PC (well, I say they use > it, I need to sort it out properly for them, when it works though they > use Ubuntu). They love things like Tuxpaint, it always causes arguments > as they both want to use the PC at the same time. I'm half tempted to > put a second PC in for them. > > Rob > Perhaps they would be willing to contribute to a linux user group meeting or software freedom day :D Paul -- 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