Indiana paces school Linux use

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Taking a huge step toward its goal of a computer for every high school student, Indiana will introduce 1,600 new desktop computers running Linux-based operating systems and software in its classrooms this fall. The program could be the largest such undertaking involving open-source software ever carried out in U.S. schools.

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Indiana officials say using Linux-based systems will enable them to save what could amount to millions of dollars on operating systems and software. If successful, the state's open-source initiative could serve as a model for other states or districts around the nation to follow.

For the full article, read it on eSchoolNews

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Mdm Radiah A.Majid said:

Blogging is interesting! It's sad to say that the time is to fast for the workshop. I can hardly follow the lesson but I hope I could try on my own succesfully.

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