[ubuntu-in] Education thru' Ubuntu

[Baishampayan Ghose]

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On Thursday 10 May 2007 11:20 AM, g rao cobbled together some glyphs to say:

Hello,

> I'm a ubuntu user and am convinced that thru' ubuntu
> something can be done to bring into computer literacy
> in far flung villages. We trying to get some
> refurbished old computers in working condition. Also,
> for power problems I'm thinking of going solar.
> 
> The plan is to install some computers in govt./private
> schools being run in villages. Emphasis will be that
> the computers should really continue for long with
> proper technical and other supports. What happens
> often in such initiatives, after initial installation,
> nobody cares that system is really working or not. It
> results in the computer lying in a corner and being
> dreaded and ignored. This situation I wish to avoid.
> 
> I have only passion for doing it and really know very
> little about practical problems. I had seen on web
> such initiatives taken by ubuntu groups really working
> in other parts of world.
> 
> Kindly advise me what help can I receive from you.
> Also, please guide me how to go about it.

Well, that's indeed a very good idea. We believe that Ubuntu can indeed
help in Education and there is a special flavour of Ubuntu called
Edubuntu (http://www.edubuntu.org/) which does just that. It comes with
many educational software by default and in ideal for use in schools, etc.
Please join our mailing list by visiting
https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-in and let's take the
discussion forward with the whole Ubuntu India community.

Regards,
BG

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Baishampayan Ghose <b.ghose at ubuntu.com>
Ubuntu -- Linux for Human Beings
http://www.ubuntu.com/

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