How K-12 schools can adopt Open Source and why they might never

Posted by sakgarg on Sep 6, 2008 7:34 PM EDT
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By going paperless, it is possible to put a Linux netbook or notebook in the hand of every kid in school. With Linux-based netbooks such as the Asus Eee PCs dropping well below $400 for basic systems and stocked with lots of good open source software, every kid could have a personal computer.

Several open source projects exist that could very inexpensively automate school-oriented processes and interaction with students. However, the author is skeptical if this will ever happen. "I doubt if we'll see schools adopt Linux, open source and the concept of a computer for every kid anytime soon. For one thing, just as the paperless office never quite took shape, it's even harder to get schools and teachers to consider going paperless. There are also long-standing prejudicial attitudes among school administrators, especially when it comes to Apple's systems and software. Despite the cost savings and efficiencies that open source could bring to many schools, parents should keep planning to shell out for those Macs."

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