Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-19 Thread Casey Callendrello
Hello All: My apologies if this message is sent twice. I made some silly mistakes having to do with folders and the like. In any case: Hi, my name is Casey Callendrello, I'm a senior at Phillips Exeter Academy. Next year I'll be studying Computer Science at Columbia University. I've been a

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-20 Thread Randy Edwards
Believe it or not, I don't think it would be much of an issue convincing the school board to use Linux. They are incredibly stingy: You *are* talking about public education in the state of New Hampshire. Remember, this is the state which is *still* debating how to fund an equal education to

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-20 Thread Randy Edwards
Believe it or not, I don't think it would be much of an issue convincing the school board to use Linux. They are incredibly stingy: You *are* talking about public education in the state of New Hampshire. Remember, this is the state which is *still* debating how to fund an equal education to

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-21 Thread Andrew W. Gaunt
Casey, This is very cool. I live in Kingston and as member of a town abutting Exeter I would hope that any successful efforts made there can spill over somehow. I'd like to offer my support, Let me know when you're ready to plan and execute your attacks. -Andy Casey Callendrello wrote: Hell

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-21 Thread Jon Hall
Casey, I have given talks to various chambers of commerce and school boards regarding the use of Linux in education. My talks show that Linux and Open Source not only save money, but lead to a better and more vibrant learning experience. I would be happy to give such a talk at a local meeting (R

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-21 Thread Andrew W. Gaunt
Casey, Jon, et. al., This past Fall I recall speaking with colleague who happens to be a member of a Portsmouth school system steering commitee and his potential interest in introducing the open source concept there. I would like to invite him discussions/presentations as well. -Andy Jon Hall w

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-22 Thread WmCCornell
Folks, I'm Bill Cornell. This past year I've been off-and-on involved with the Rye school system's technical directions through SAU50. (SAU50 covers Portsmouth, Greenland, Rye, and Newcastle.) My focus has been on the computer network the school is trying to put in place. Keeping in mind that sch

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-22 Thread Randy Edwards
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There have been several iterations of equipment donations to the Rye Public School System($$), but think the equipment piece is just the tip of the iceberg. That's true. When I was a district technology coordinator I would routinely dismiss concerns about hardware;

Re: Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

2003-01-22 Thread Casey D Callendrello
Dear all: Wow! Quite a response. Thanks guys. Currently, my plan is to find out the name of the Technology Coordinator at EHS and start from there. As things go on, I can forsee the need for a meeting, especially if the administration is receptive. If the TC is unreceptive, then I guess we