[GLLUG] Fw: [mdlug] OO.org in Mi schools

Lachniet, Mark mlachniet at analysts.com
Tue May 15 09:49:38 EDT 2007


I'm sure Mike Rambo could comment on that but....  One thing I will say is that schools get that Microsoft software at a steep discount.   When looking at the overall cost of conversion (training teachers, in particular) it may not be the best value proposition.  For "grunts" (non information workers) who work in companies paying full price, the argument for OO is much more compelling..
 
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Cool article below from a Superintendent that is starting to "get it".  I wonder if the Lansing School District is listening? 


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This showed up on LT yesterday.

Any thoughts on forwarding this to someone/everyone on your local school 
board?

BD

http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070513/DEWITTBATH02/705130419/1006/news05
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