CRN: Microsoft: Indiana Schools Still Favor Windows

"Despite state grants funding migrations to Linux desktops, several Indiana school districts are sticking with Microsoft's desktop platform, according to a study in which the software giant participated.

"In the study, the Government Insights unit of research firm IDC conducted in-depth interviews with five Indiana school districts that are opting to spend their own funds to continue installing Microsoft software. The school districts said they were more comfortable with Microsoft's as a long-term strategy..."

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