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
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 -- Richard Weideman +27 (83) 321-2233 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Education Programme Manager Canonical Ltd - Linux for Human Beings http://www.edubuntu.org http://www.ubuntu.com -- edubuntu-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-devel -- edubuntu-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/edubuntu-devel
