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Linux in schools: a teacher speaks

itwire.com — Catching them young is a popular slogan and one that yields dividends too, no matter whether one applies it to the adoption of software or the learning of a language.

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  • ironeus, on 08/01/2008, -1/+3Baxter's own family admits for them the change from Windows O/S to Linux is difficult but for school children at a younger age it's not a transition at all. If this becomes more popular it is sure to ease the ever-growing burden of school budgets due to its open source nature, and Microsoft may have to rethink its strategy.
  • Aondo5, on 07/13/2008, -1/+1What would be the downside with mandatory FLOSS in schools?

    It's for the people by the people. It's free!

    Give it a shot! There's absolutely nothing to lose. Only knowledge to be gained.

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