Hi, In my opinion running Linux on the server(s) is a great idea, but perhaps not on the desktops. Maybe giving the option, a dualboot or suchlike. But the reality is when you leave school you're gonna be required to know about Windows apps. Even though Linux is becoming more common I don't think it is at the point where you could suddenly switch all the students from Windows to Linux (maybe that should be that the students aren't at the point). Especially when alot of the students are not very computer literate. I know that for a fact having left school this year. Daniel
On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:46:36 +1200 "Terry Cole" <terry(a)cole.gen.nz> wrote:
Folks, With all the MS problems/virus as well as Exchange problems I have been having, I am keen to try a Linux option at our high school. I have RH 9 Web server that performs great, no downtime. I have spoken with our board chair who is also on my side.
For workstations and server what OS and Apps should I use? We need 'Office', 'Corel', 'Internet', 'E-mail', 'Publisher'.
I want to put a small network together to show the staff.
Any suggestions would be great.
Cheers
Terry Cole Rotorua, New Zealand mailto:terry(a)cole.gen.nz http://www.cole.gen.nz http://www.websnz.com
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