Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on November 09, 2003 07:39 PM
By using free software exclusively your denying yourself choice<nobr> <wbr></nobr>... and limiting your freedom
This doesn't make sense. Each school has to choose SOMETHING for each software need. Choosing Free/Libre Open Source Software puts the least constraints on your freedom.
Schools are supposed to educate people. This means that:
* They should teach good morals through example. Sharing knowledge is a good thing. All the kids who are going to become scientist will have to learn that sharing ideas is fundamental to progress.
* They should use software that is affordable and enhances the learning experience. Free/Libre Open Source Software has a strong tendency to meet these requirements.
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Re:I disagree
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on November 09, 2003 07:39 PMThis doesn't make sense. Each school has to choose SOMETHING for each software need. Choosing Free/Libre Open Source Software puts the least constraints on your freedom.
Schools are supposed to educate people. This means that:
* They should teach good morals through example. Sharing knowledge is a good thing. All the kids who are going to become scientist will have to learn that sharing ideas is fundamental to progress.
* They should use software that is affordable and enhances the learning experience. Free/Libre Open Source Software has a strong tendency to meet these requirements.
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