[plug] Fwd: [seul-edu] Fwd: [GKD] SchoolNet: Computers for Schools in Thailand

[sol]

On Fri, 26 Apr 2002 17:53, Leon Brooks wrote:
> Staggering economies of scale - no less than 4300 Thai schools Linuxed
> already!
>
It looks like Thailand is some what of a Linux leader with over 25% of 
businesses having made the move to Linux too.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t402-s2102924,00.html

It looks like Linux/OSS is starting to level the playing field a little for 
schools in poorer regions.

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,51994,00.html

As a side point, I was in an education tutorial this morning in which we were 
brainstorming how a school might improve its social justice strategies. 
Someone suggested more access to information technology. I suggested using 
free software. Two points with regard to the response:
1. everyone thought free software was a good idea;
2. no one knew what free software was.

Looks like Australian schools have a bit of catching up to do. =)

I'm ready when you are Brian. =)

sol