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My observations and opinions about IT are based on 40 years of use in science and technology and lately, in education. I like IT that is fast, cost-effective and reliable. My first use of GNU/Linux in 2001 was so remarkably better than what I had been using, I feel it is important work to share GNU/Linux with the world. Now that I'm retired I still use GNU/Linux on every computer in my home except the smartphones which run Android/Linux.Lately, I've been giving lots of thought to the world I inherited and which I will leave to my descendants. I'm planting grass, trees, flowers and vegetables in my large lot and I've ordered a Solo EV. I plan to charge my Solo by means of a tracking solar array. Life is good if you have a purpose. I do.
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Category Archives: Linux in Education
The Battle For Freedom In Schools Continues
“Six years ago, my school district faced a problem common to all public school leaders: not enough money to bring powerful learning technology to students.So we chose a different way — the open source way — and as a result, … Continue reading
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Tagged education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux
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IBM And Red Hat
“IBM is acquiring Red Hat, a major distributor of open-source software and technology, in a deal valued around $34 billion, the companies announced on Sunday. According to a joint statement, IBM will pay cash to buy all shares in Red Hat … Continue reading
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Tagged Debian, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, market share, migration, that other OS, uptake
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Thin Clients Revisited
I’ve long advocated using GNU/Linux thin clients in schools and offices. It just makes sense to save licensing costs and simplify maintenance. IGEL reports “Shipments of Linux-based endpoint devices” were 35% of units shipped in 2017. See “Linux and the … Continue reading
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Tagged desktop, education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, government, Linux, market share, migration, server, thin clients, uptake
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Thin Clients, The Walking Dead Of Computing
“In those early days, even as we swapped the serial cables for network ones, shrunk the cases, and doubled the performance, it didn’t take long before thin clients were banished to niche use cases, becoming the territory of call centers, … Continue reading
Posted in Linux in Education, technology
Tagged FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, market share, migration, security, server, small cheap computers, thin client, thin clients, uptake
166 Comments
Another Million Learn About GNU/Linux
“Linux is a free open-source operating system, which means the code is available for anyone to explore. Technically speaking, the term “Linux” refers to just the kernel, or the core, of the code. However, people often use the name to … Continue reading
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Tagged Debian, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, market share, migration, small cheap computers, Ubuntu, uptake
17 Comments
Thin Edge Of The Wedge
“According to French press reports, by switching from a proprietary tool to Zimbra, the city avoids having to pay EUR 700,000 for renewal of proprietary licence fees. The city has earmarked EUR 200,000 to cover the exit costs and to … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Debian, desktop, education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, government, market share, migration, uptake
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Upgrading to Debian Stretch
I’ve done it. Our server and all but one of our clients have been dist-upgraded to Debian Stretch. The dist-upgrade went smoothly on all clients. The server was another matter. Oh, the dist-upgrade was smooth but web-applications were ripped by … Continue reading
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Tagged Debian, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, market share, migration, security, server, uptake
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I’m a Linux Geek And Proud Of It
“While Linux is certainly very easy to use, there are some activities surrounding it that are seen as more complex than others. While they can be all be avoided easily enough, they do have a certain, geeky appeal. How many … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Debian, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, migration, server, small cheap computers, that other OS, uptake
15 Comments
Austrian Schools
“As well as all the small problems with our Windows installations, hours lost in updating Java, Flash, Quicktime, Silverlight and so on, Microsoft turned off the KMS server in Vienna and this introduced new problems with the key management service. … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, desktop, education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, government, market share, migration, small cheap computers, that other OS, uptake
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GNU/Linux Now Accepted
“It turned out he runs Ubuntu. He’s an amateur photographer, and is proficient with GIMP and darktable. “Let me ask you something,†he said. “Do you ever install apps from a terminal? I don’t know if it’s just me, but that … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Debian, desktop, education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, market share, migration, small cheap computers, uptake
47 Comments
Been There. Done That. Again.
“Maybe you’re delivering a presentation to a huge audience. Maybe you’re taking an online test. Maybe you just need to get some work done on a tight deadline. Windows doesn’t care. Windows will take control of your computer, force-feed it updates, and … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, Debian, desktop, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, migration, security, that other OS, uptake
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A Night On The Town
I’m not much of a party-goer but tonight I had one of the few parties I will attend in 2017. As luck would have it the guy I was sitting near on the sofa was an IT-guy who specialized in … Continue reading
Posted in family, Linux in Education, technology
Tagged desktop, education, FLOSS, GNU/Linux, Linux, market share, migration, server, small cheap computers, that other OS, uptake
29 Comments