[KLUG Members] Linux in Athens! (Athens schools promote 'open source' computing)

[Andrew Thompson]

>From the Battle Creek Enquirer (March 5, 2008):

> Athens schools promote 'open source' computing
> Justin A. Hinkley 
> The Enquirer 
> LANSING — Athens Area Schools is spreading its wisdom on the use of
> open source computer technology to educators around the state.
> 
> On Tuesday, representatives from Athens gave a presentation on their
> open source experience at the 2008 Governor's Education Summit in
> Lansing.
> 
> 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.

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Andrew Thompson <apthmpsn at imagerie.com>
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