Beginning from next term, all computers at schools in the Swiss canton of Geneva will be switched to Ubuntu Linux only.
Geneva newspaper Tribune de Geneve reports today that from September 2008 all computers at schools that currently are dual-boot MS Windows and Linux will have MS Windows removed and become FOSS (Free Open Source Software) only.
Besides lower costs for the administration, students will also profit from the use of Ubuntu, as they then will be able to use the same applications at home without additional cost.
Manuel Grandjean, director for the schools (Ecoles-Médias) IT services pointed out that the use of FOSS “…encourages participation and the democratization of knowledge and provides product independent competences…“. He also sees the use of FOSS as a “reinforcement of equal opportunities” for students.
More information and the full text of the article at Tribune de Geneve (in French)
Click on the image for the link (in French)
April 5th, 2008 at 0:37
Oh well, we used risc os until we were 13 and it never did us any harm :pI doubt the os market will be too affected, most school computers are so locked down it wouldn’t matter what os they were on. It would be interesting on how it would affect open office usage though.
April 5th, 2008 at 0:40
[...] It is reported that 9000 PCs in Swiss schools will have Windows removed and become FOSS only computers. Geneva newspaper Tribune de Geneve reports today that from September 2008 all computers at schools that currently are dual-boot MS Windows and Linux will have MS Windows removed and become FOSS (Free Open Source Software) only. [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 3:57
The officials really deserve a pat on the back for freeing the students from the shackles of M$.
April 5th, 2008 at 4:28
[...] Via: duvet-dayz.com Etiquetas: Anuncio, Escuela, Gobierno, Migración, Suiza, Ubuntu [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 6:32
My school has started to do this. we have Edubuntu pc’s replace the xp pro ones when they go tits up. And my school is broke anyway so it all works out lol.
April 5th, 2008 at 9:10
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April 5th, 2008 at 11:00
[...] Fuente: Duvet-Dayz [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 11:57
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April 5th, 2008 at 13:45
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April 5th, 2008 at 15:22
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April 5th, 2008 at 18:55
[...] Duvet-Dayz » Blog Archive » Linux: 9000 PCs in Swiss schools will switch to Ubuntu only: Beginning from next term, all computers at schools in the Swiss canton of Geneva will be switched to Ubuntu Linux only. [...]
April 5th, 2008 at 19:43
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April 5th, 2008 at 20:37
This article’d be slightly better if it were 9001, but ah, well.Still, this has been predicted, though; the rise of free OSs in schools. As computers become more populous in education, so does the cost to buy Windows licenses for each one, or indeed, a group license. If Ubuntu is going to take mainstream, then why not teach people to use it before it becomes more common?
April 5th, 2008 at 22:02
Here’s my school computer lab page:http://www.neisd.net/imak/computerlabpage/http://www.neisd.net/imak/computerlabpage/history.htmlWe now have 2 labs running Ubuntu. It’s a tough sell in a big district. Red tape like crazy!Josh BeckNEISD Technology Teacher
April 5th, 2008 at 22:03
Dang, if the moderator of this forum could help me out be formatting those html links, I’d appreciate it!Thanks,Josh Beck
April 5th, 2008 at 23:42
[...] Los escolares de Ginebra usan Linux 5 04 2008 A partir del próximo período, todas las computadoras en las escuelas en el cantón suizo de Ginebra se pasa a Ubuntu Linux. Ginebra periódico Tribune de Geneve informa hoy de que a partir de septiembre de 2008 todas las computadoras en las escuelas que en la actualidad son de doble arranque de MS Windows y Linux se han eliminado MS Windows y convertirse en el software libre (Free Open Source Software). Además de disminuir los costos de la administración, los estudiantes también se benefician de la utilización de Ubuntu, ya que entonces será capaz de utilizar las mismas aplicaciones en el hogar, sin costo adicional. Manuel Grandjean, director de las escuelas (Ecoles-Médias) servicios de TI señala que el uso de software libre “… anima a la participación y la democratización de los conocimientos y competencias proporciona producto independiente…”. También considera que el uso de software libre como un “refuerzo de la igualdad de oportunidades” para los estudiantes. Fuente: http://www.duvet-dayz.com/archives/2008/04/04/654/ [...]
April 6th, 2008 at 0:16
[...] News that another school system or government has switched to Linux seems seems to come very frequently now. The latest appears to be news that 9000 Swiss computers are switching to Ubuntu, according to Duvet Dayz. [...]
April 6th, 2008 at 1:44
That’s great, being at Geneva myself I haven’t heard of it… I’m in last year so Ubuntu only won’t be for me, not that I use the school computers. But one thing that they should really do is fire those lazy incompetent library keepers, they’re 5 minutes late so I can’t borrow a dictionary and go away EXACTLY at 5pm, when I have to study, scan to damn books and go home, I’ll consult the books via Internet… paid to sit dammit.
April 6th, 2008 at 4:32
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April 6th, 2008 at 21:14
[...] 9000 PCs in Swiss schools will switch to Ubuntu only [...]
April 7th, 2008 at 3:13
In other news, Steve Ballmer declares war on Sweden for turning away from the world’s worst operating system. Trebuchets carrying over a dozen flaming chairs each have been seen milling slowly towards Sweden, their bloat slowing them down considerably and the flames on the chairs eventually shall cause the trebuchets to crash.Ballmer had this to say: “Linux is a #$^@%^$@% piece of $#@%$^$%.”
April 7th, 2008 at 7:28
[...] Fuente: Duvet-Dayz [...]
April 7th, 2008 at 13:05
[...] These are only a couple of examples of the growing change to Gnu/Linux. According to a report (http://www.duvet-dayz.com/archives/2008/04/04/654/) nine thousand schools in Switzerland are no longer going to use Microsoft Windows. In Russia, they have planned to do the same thing (http://colombianflowers.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/using-linux-in-russia/). Microsoft windows products are being booted off computers all around the world. It is a growing trend. Probably most of the reason is for their fees (http://pcworld.about.com/news/Jun032002id101601.htm). It is the new trend for education. Are your children ready? Maybe your school system can save you tax dollars by converting to GNU/Linux. [...]
April 8th, 2008 at 5:01
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April 8th, 2008 at 13:50
I’ve linked to you from http://ubuntu-news.net/modules.....oryid=4352
April 8th, 2008 at 18:18
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April 9th, 2008 at 13:58
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April 9th, 2008 at 21:32
[...] Linux : 9000 PC vont migrer vers Ubuntu dans les écoles Suisses - En 2008, tous les ordinateurs qui sont actuellement en dual-boot vont passer sous Linux uniquement et n’utiliseront plus que des logiciels libres. [...]
April 9th, 2008 at 21:42
[...] Linux : 9000 PC vont migrer vers Ubuntu dans les écoles Suisses - En 2008, tous les ordinateurs qui sont actuellement en dual-boot vont passer sous Linux uniquement et n’utiliseront plus que des logiciels libres. [...]
April 12th, 2008 at 1:53
This is an excellent move by the Swiss school system. Computer knowledge should not be limited to the have and have nots. Lowering the cost of computer access is an example every industrialized nation can and should follow.
April 12th, 2008 at 14:47
[...] Propuesta: Software Libre En cambio, proponemos un plan de alfabetización tecnológica basado en Software Libre como el que ha realizado Extremadura, Cataluña, Brasil, Macedonia, Suiza o Rusia, y como el que vienen realizando varias escuelas argentinas (Enlaces de referencia: La Pertenencia). [...]
April 16th, 2008 at 7:52
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April 27th, 2008 at 1:56
“This article’d be slightly better if it were 9001″‘lol so true
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May 5th, 2008 at 23:04
the linux revolution is finally spreading give it 10 more years
May 10th, 2008 at 9:34
[...] 3. Schools or Universities doesn’t care Almost all university (including mine) doesn’t support open source. Ohhh really? Yah I can say it because there’s been no will on adapting the use of Linux based operating systems. Or just promoting the use of FOSS applications. Even though Ubuntu is quite popular with it’s easy to install and use. These schools doesn’t have the will to try or even install it as dual boot on their machines. The idea of costs is also blind to them. Lucky enough some students are more open minded to try some Linux distros for fun. Sadly these students are just the same number as my fingers. [...]
May 12th, 2008 at 20:43
Cardiff High School in Cardiff, UK is switching a whole load over to Ubuntu too :)I thank wubi for a lot of this, people can finally try linux without fear :)
May 30th, 2008 at 17:24
[...] Edit - Switzerland seems to be thinking that Ubuntu is the way to go for their students. Tags: Open Source, Technology Integration [...]
August 1st, 2008 at 11:54
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August 18th, 2008 at 20:15
Computer knowledge should not be limited to the have and have nots.
October 6th, 2008 at 8:10
Ubuntu sounds good. Let children too grab the knowledge of Linux, but it is good have a dual boot.