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  From: Matthew Geddes <mgeddes@xavier.sa.edu.au>
  To  : Andrew Reid <andrew.reid@plug.cx>
  Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 11:12:20 +0930

Re: MS Curriculum at schools and TAFEs ...

Andrew Reid wrote:


> Nice, clear web based interfaces _do_ exist. They are a bit obscure, I
> admit. A lot could be done for the schools if they were to use Linux.
> Not that much work would be required on the part of the 'Consultant'
> (person that set it up) to make it self sufficient.
> 
> I don't think that anyone here is suggesting that giving the 'Computer
> Teacher' a PocketBook and RedHat CD is the answer to our problems, but
> the principle of using Linux is of great benefit to the schools.

I agree

> Would people be interested if I setup a mailing list for 'the promotion
> of Linux in Education'? I want Linux/UNIX to work in Education. I know
> it can, I just don't think that this is clear enough... Yet.

I'd subscribe.

> [  PS: Did anyone ever see the episode of 'The Awful Truth' with
>        Crackers the Crime Fighting Chicken? We need him :) ]

Hmmm Poultry.

Matt

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