I want Deploy open source software here in Ghana

[Jordan Erickson]

Hi Boateng,

The only thing I can think of to suggest for you is to set up an 
Ubuntu/Edubuntu system and showcase what it can do. Thin-client / LTSP 
is a great way to show people what you can do if you have older hardware 
that cannot be used effectively with Microsoft-based products, but can 
be "recycled" into thin-clients in an Ubuntu/Edubuntu LTSP network. I 
would suggest looking through 
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuLTSP (the documentation section 
especially) and seeing what might raise interest in your area.

As far as educational applications go, the Edubuntu suite would be 
perfect it seems. You can simply install the applications, learn how 
they work, and then show them to others. Children are a great means of 
convincing other "powers that be" about the benefit of open-source and 
"alternate" operating systems, as they are generally more willing to 
learn new things.

I applaud your mission and wish you luck! Please keep in contact and let 
us know how things are going. We'll be here to help you along the way!


Cheers from the other side of the planet,
Jordan


Boateng Ebenezer wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> AM Boateng Ebenezer  from Ghana and work with rural community
> empowerment center as I.T Manager and also have open wireless project
> in Ghana which called Wireless Ghana Project as Technical Director.
> We formed the Linux User Group in my organization for year my center
> but the programme didn't sustain because of most people here like
> Microsoft and they are use to it. That why join this forum to get more
> ideas how I can run successful User group my institution.
>
> I targeted all school in Ghana to be use open source software but
> don't know where to start from.  Please I need more suggestions on
> this.
>
> I saw on forum that they are plan to deploy education programme like
> (Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography,.
>
> This is good point for us in Ghana.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Boateng
>
>
>