Government agency tells schools to shun Vista
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| In a surprise criticism of Microsoft, the government's schools
| computer agency has warned that deploying Vista carries too much
| risk and that its benefits are unclear.
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http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/0,1000000121,39285414,00.htm
Some context:
Microsoft schools software 'lock-ins' under fire
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| Licensing scheme needs improvement, says Becta
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http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39165069,00.htm?r=2
Becta report slams Microsoft academic licensing, dismisses Vista
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| Even ignoring the open source-related controversy surrounding these
| reports (see here, here , here, and here) the statistics are jaw-dropping.
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http://www.businessreviewonline.com/os/archives/2007/01/becta_report_sl.html
http://tinyurl.com/y6exp6
OSC joins criticism of UK education's attitude to open source
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| Open Source Consortium president, Mark Taylor, has been in contact to
| voice its opinion on the controversy surrounding Becta's purchasing
| frameworks and the adoption of open source adoption in UK schools.
|
| In short, it doesn't make happy reading for Becta. "The essence of
| our concern is that they're saying one thing and actually pursuing
| policies that are exclusive," he said. "Becta's own research shows there
| are major benefits [with open source], however the reality of the
| framework is that it excludes both products and services."
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http://www.businessreviewonline.com/os/archives/2006/11/osc_joins_criti.html
UK Government criticised for stifling open source in schools
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| MP Pugh reckons shcools should support independent or open source
| software firms. He says, "In my experience a school is a key part
| of the community and as such has a role to play in the economy of
| that community. By supporting SMEs the local high-technology
| industry will be encouraged which will benefit everyone."
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=36464
Becta under fire for procurement framework
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| Nineteen MPs have accused a government agency of restricting the
| procurement of software in schools.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/becta_procurement_criticised/
MPs criticise government roadblocks to Open Source adoption in schools
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| The UK Government's own studies have shown savings of up to 60% can be
| made by schools and colleges using Open Source software. Despite this
| clear advantage, some MPs believe the software procurement frameworks
| from Becta and official advice from DfES effectively locks out the us
| of free, Open Source software.
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http://opensourceblog.itproportal.com/?p=220
Becta's schools software scheme reported to EC
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| An advisor to Becta, the education technology quango, has complained
| to the European Commission about its procurement process for firms
| to provide online learning platforms and content to British schools.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/08/becta_ec_complaint/
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