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| DATE | 2006-02-26 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: [CFSG-forum] Re: Fwd: Linux usage in NYC schools
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> I vaguely remember someone mentioning the possibility of creating a test
> implementation of Free Software within the NYC school system. Never
> heard anything further, but it was one of those things that involved a
> personal connection within the department.
>
We have one up and running at this point. We've had it for a while
actually but between Michael Richardson's health issues and my being
busy with my divorce, we've been tight on time.
> Of course it's a great idea, and a sensible one at that. Considering
> the corruption and bureaucratic inertia involved it often seems like
> tilting at windmills.
>
Uch... if you only knew. Do you know what it takes to get something
considered for a curriculum with the State Regents? Rob had over 60
GNU/Linux systems up and running at Concord, arraigned meetings with the
department of education, and we had written up a complete text, and we
were being told that if the private publishing interests weren't on
board, then there was no way to get such a program through the schools.
And then there is the Department of Education infighting with the
Bloomberg administration.
Its not easy, even with 501C status. The way in might be as a vendor
and/or as a University. Having Stony Brook as a partner is helpful.
> CFSG focuses on non-profits and CBOs, but if there's talk of a venue for
> presenting information to educators and school administrators I'm sure
> we could say a few words regarding Free Software. We do put together
> educational programs, so some discussion of our experiences might be
> appropriate.
>
Ruben
Elected President
NYLXS
http://www.nylxs.com
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