So what you're saying is: Regardless of whether I use the Ubuntu or Edubuntu
name, I am still an asset to this community (edubuntu), and this new space
you're developing?
Makes sense to me.
I was just feeling a bit useless when I couldn't chime in on any of the LTSP
speak.
I'll keep an eye out for your announcement!
Simon
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From: edubuntu-devel-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Richard Weideman
Sent: Wed 10/11/2006 3:23 AM
To: LIST - edubuntu devel
Subject: So & Linux as a Platform
Hello,
Some explanations and thoughts with respect to the two threads above;
not a direct response, but I think it will help in showing how we are
currently addressing some of the issues raised.
*snip*
> Edubuntu and Ubuntu are not meant to be seen as distinct
> projects; Edubuntu is part of the Ubuntu project, and
> they are both part of one development team that contributes
> to the whole. Edubuntu is Ubuntu with a different default setup.
*snip*
In tackling the broad aims above, a decision was taken to begin with a
focus on:
* the primary education desktop
* the LTSP server
*snip*
Two significant main points have become clear:
1. Ubuntu and Education is more than just the Edubuntu Product
i.e Education users are using more than just Edubuntu
- Ubuntu is used by universities
- Ubuntu is used by some schools
- Kubuntu is quite widely in schools
2. Adoption of Open Source in Education is more than a Desktop issue
- teaching applications
- teaching content
- business issues (current vested interests in existing solutions)
- soft factors (perceptions, resistance to change, training)
To address the points above, we are building:
" an Ubuntu and Education Community "
In this new space:
* we seek to discuss and share successes, thoughts, ideas, concerns,
requirements (technical and non-technical)
* we seek to bring in a broader education membership than the current
technical group : both users and other stakeholders
* we seek to bring the education community into our planning and
productivity processes
The community will be a drupal site, with forums and education specific
mailing lists, and a new irc channel #ubuntu-education.
You can expect an announcement in this mailing list before the Edgy
release on the 26th.
Comments welcome :)
Regards
Richard
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