Re: [News] Indiana High Schools Deploy 24,000 Linux Desktops, Plan Increase to 170,000
__/ [ John Bailo ] on Tuesday 25 July 2006 22:36 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> What has been exasperating for me
>> | is that this project has been undertaken very quietly, with little
>> | publicity or communication
>
>> http://tuttlesvc.teacherhosting.com/wordpress/?p=148
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> Yes, it's really sad that these projects have to act on the principles
> of an "Underground Railroad" essentially hiding the Linux in basements
> for fear that Microsoft Bullies will come in and take all the Linux away
> and put it in prision. No doubt Linux will continue to use the moss
> on the side of trees to make its way to freedom...
It's rather true, judging by what I read, that corporations
hide their use of Linux. Maybe it's because the CTO's fear a
sacking for doing something out of the ordinary. But some
would argue that it is a way of maintaining and extending
competitive edge and advantage.
Best wishes,
Roy
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