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On 24/12/10 09:52, Eion MacDonald wrote: > > On 24/12/10 09:29, Neil Stone wrote: >>> I would be interested to hear your views on this? Any similar to mine?? >>> Even if it was a good idea, I would far rather they lowered the taxes so that >>> people could get jobs and buy their own... > Wrong way for both taxes and students/pupils. > 1If you want all using the same do as in Norway or some schools in UK > issue Live CD , e.g SkulLinux or Knoppix (for those who are competent) > or other cut-down Live CD to pupils (Eliminating ability to repartition > or load onto hard disc to avoid problems). > Thus all use same FOSS software and store personal stuff on USB key on > any personal machine of their choice > The important thing is every boot is an uncorrupted OS**, and shared > same useable programs. > > > ** eliminates problems of downloads corrupting OS or hard drives. > > Cost to taxpayer is a few Live CDs and one persons time to compile the > cut down version if required. Boot from USB key, would allow some data to be saved back to the device, as in 2 partitions.. I am sure the community would be willing to front the 'cost' of developing the distro.. and the local gov't need only supply generic unformatted USB keys.. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq