____/ Matt on Thursday 06 March 2008 16:02 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> Athens schools promote 'open source' computing
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>> | Athens was invited because it is one of few districts in Michigan teaching
>> | on Linux operating systems. Linux is a cost-free alternative to
>> | proprietary systems, such as Microsoft Windows or Apple's Mac O.S. While
>> | some open source software applications, such as e-mail programs, come at a
>> | cost, Linux is almost entirely free. Windows or Mac systems can cost up to
>> | $400 per machine.
>> |
>> | Open source means the source code for an operating system cannot be owned
>> | and is available for free.
>> `----
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http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080305/NEWS01/803050312/1002/NEWS01
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athens%2C_Michigan
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> What was the idea of changing the subject line?
Oops. I read that too quickly. :-S
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