Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> One wonders how the ODF debate fits into all of this...
>
> Microsoft offers schools in Mass. free software
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> | Corporate donations to school systems are not unusual, as companies often
> | try to gain name recognition by placing their brands with younger
> | consumers. State and school officials, though cognizant of companies'
> | attempts to use students for branding, said the donation is a boon
> | for financially strapped schools trying to update their technology.
> |
> | Microsoft's software includes normal applications, such as word
> | processing and spreadsheets, as well as more advanced programs.
> `----
>
> http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/06/13/microsoft_offers_schools_in_mass_free_software/
too bad US educators take the trade school approach to computers...
they teach apps, not computers.
"oh, i know computers, i look how i can add cell A1 with cell A2!"
why do they need msoffice when open office is good enough AND free
copies can be given to students to take home to load on their home
computers?
no wonder education in the US sucks... the educators can't think
straight.
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