[clug] Things Open Source - Education Expo

[steve jenkin]

This came across the OSIA list and is relevant to our LLG/Make The Move. 
[Didn't see how to post this on the Wiki]

Linux Australia & OSIA turned up to "Education Expo" and got a very good 
reception.
Getting 100% conversion of the Education sector is a very long row to 
hoe - but getting a foothold - some penetration & interest is there for 
taking the time... One step at a time.

> Well done Craig!
>
> I just read your blog. http://mcwhirter.com.au/node/55
>
> Read in conjunction with Pia's postings
> http://pipka.org/blog/2006/06/26/linux-in-education-a-model-stand/
> it sounds like this event was well worth the effort.
>
> cheers
> Donna

In the text of the blog, there is a pointer to edubuntu 
<http://www.edubuntu.org/> and a paper is mentioned, "Parent's and 
Teacher's Guide for Educational Outcomes".  I can't find a link to it... 
Will track it down.

On another note, Robert X. Cringelys' last two articles I found 
enthralling.  Recommended reading.

Cringely lambasts Bill Gates and Microsoft...  Really hard hitting.
<http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/pulpit20060615.html>

Cringley talks about ISP and traffic shaping/prioritisation legislation in
the USA...
<http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/pulpit20060622.html>


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