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:Open Source in Schools Could Save the Taxpayer Billions
Open Source in Schools Could Save the Taxpayer Billions
Mar 5, 2008, 13 :00 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (4998 reads)

(Other stories by John Spencer)

[ Thanks to E5rebel for this link. ]

"In a 2005 report the Government quango Becta showed that schools could effect considerable savings by making use of Free Open Source software such as Open Office. In their study they simply looked at 'like for like' software replacement using existing networks and computers.

"Since this study we have seen the emergence of the new breed of ultra-portable Linux-based computers aimed squarely at the education sector and the inexorable build of Web 2 services such as Google Apps..."

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Related Stories:
Linux Will Dominate UK Schools within 5 Years(Feb 21, 2008)
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Penelope and Rupert will NOT be happy. ...   Open Source in schools?   
Mark
Mar 5, 2008, 14:31:39
 
Where would the politicians get there br ...   will not happen   
Fred Williams
Mar 5, 2008, 14:42:06
 
> Where would the politicians get there  ...   Re: will not happen   
sgtrock
Mar 5, 2008, 15:23:23
 
> Where would the politicians get [there ...   Re: will not happen   
GreyGeek
Mar 5, 2008, 17:00:28
 
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