So & Linux as a Platform

[Simon Ruiz]

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 at lists.ubuntu.com 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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Richard Weideman
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richard.weideman at canonical.com

Education Programme Manager
Canonical Ltd - Linux for Human Beings
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