On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 09:40:36AM +0100 or thereabouts, Adrian Flynn wrote:
> Conor Daly wrote:
> >Just saw in a school newsletter that 'a parent is helping us with an
> >edubuntu system'. Anyone on here?
> >
> >Conor
> >
>> Yes actually. :)
>> While not a regular poster, I find the ILUG archives a great resource
> for Linux problems.
>> The Edubuntu idea in Bayside is at a 'proof of concept' stage using old
> (very old!) hardware and piggybacking on the existing LAN. The ICT staff
> are trying it out to see what kinds of educational software are
> available on this platform, and whether it suits their needs.
>> If they consider it 'useful' then we can proceed to the next stage.
Good on ya Adrian. I have a couple of kids there myself (who are naturally
used to ubuntu at home...).
Conor
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