Re: [seul-edu] Linux in Elementry

[Michael Hall <admin@mulga.com.au>]

I'd like to think that someone who used Linux throughout their schooling would
continue to do so after they left. That's seems to be the case with some Mac
users I know.

Mick

On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, you wrote:
> What desktop do you think that should be included. I guess the competiion is
> between KDE and Gnome does anyone have knowledge on what school systems
> perfer. We have not worked with the school systems yet So i am really
> needing feedback from those that are working with them.
> 
> Both of them have similarities to windows as far as interface so they both
> should feel comfortable to users.
> 
> A Question my wife brought up to me was. If all they have in the classroom
> is Linux will they be able to work on windows when they get out of school.
> Now my natural reaction was, "If they can use linux then windows should be
> simple" anyone else got this kind of response when they mentioned it?
> 
> 
> -Matt
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