Linux in Exeter Public Schools?

[Andrew W. Gaunt]

Casey,

This is very cool. I live in Kingston and as member of a town abutting 
Exeter
I would hope that any successful efforts made there can spill over somehow.
I'd like to offer my support,  Let me know when you're ready to plan and 
execute
your attacks.

-Andy

Casey Callendrello wrote:

> Hello All:
>
> My apologies if this message is sent twice.  I made some silly 
> mistakes having to do with folders and the like.  In any case:
>
> Hi, my name is Casey Callendrello, I'm a senior at Phillips Exeter 
> Academy.  Next year I'll be studying Computer Science at Columbia 
> University.  I've been a linux fan since slackware 7.x--a rough "first 
> distro" (it came with a pretty good book though).  I'm LPI level 1 
> certified, something I did for no good reason, don't ask me why.  
> Well, now you know enough about me, here's what's up:
>
> Recently, the issue of the Exeter Area High School has come up.  The 
> new building proposal has a grand total of $900,000 for _everything_ 
> computer related, something that, with most setups, would be patently 
> absurd for a 1,500 to 1,800 student school in a brand new building, no 
> prexisting anything save the pc's they are keeping.  Of course, the 
> whole network is Windows based.  For Exeter taxpayer's sake, it would 
> be in our interest to get Linux into the school.
>
> Believe it or not, I don't think it would be much of an issue 
> convincing the school board to use Linux.  They are incredibly stingy: 
> I personally know one of the members and can quote her saying "I'll 
> never pay more than $15,000 a year for college.  It's not that 
> important."  Just so you know the purebred stinginess we're dealing with.
>
> My sister has reporded (an insider!!) that the school's approach to 
> technology has been disconnected and ultimately useless.  We, as an 
> LUG, could provide an incredible service to the students: by 
> familiarizing them with Linux, we are promoting the OS we know and 
> love, and are saving the school time and money.  Anyone remember the 
> Install-Fests that took place in several Washington counties?
>
> While the time is not yet right, especially since the school hasn't 
> even had a final site plan drawn up, much less been approved by the 
> voters, it would be tremendous opportunity that would be a shame to 
> miss.  Here there is a chance to expose 1,500 students (200, I'll be 
> honest, who actually care) to a proper computing setup, as opposed to 
> the weak, lackluster approach to technology Exeter is currently taking. 
> Any thoughts?
>
> Sincerely, Casey Callendrello
>
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