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    Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Actually our school computers got wrecked by malware yesterday.So I told teacher about Ubuntu and how it will be able to satisfy our needs for free without legal concerns.He was interested and asked me to bring Ubuntu CD.The computers originally ran OpenSuse but were loaded with pirated Windows so I think Hardware Compablity might not be an Issue.I will post if the conversion was successful or not after school is over.Wish me good Luck

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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Please do.

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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Exactly where Ubuntu should shine is where it can be legally deployed en mass. Cut costs on software and office a great deal, and even have the ability to purchase a support contract (if that fits your budget). Please keep us informed. If you get the machines working with it, some pictures would be great as well.

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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Make sure the computers don't require any Windows specific software.
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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Might it help to show these other users?

    http://www.focus.com/fyi/information...ht-not-expect/

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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Quote Originally Posted by RiceMonster View Post
    Make sure the computers don't require any Windows specific software.
    actually you can substitute almost every "windows" software

    http://alternativeto.net/

    http://www.osalt.com/


    also, if they find the change to gnome too drastic, you can always try kubuntu (since is similar to win7 but uses less resources). in fact you should have both live-cds ready and let them choose. 2 alternatives (bigger menu) is always better than 1

    remember it can take a week or 2 for teachers and students to get used to a new change (but for the better)

    oh , and install the restrictive-extras packages
    Last edited by madjr; April 10th, 2010 at 05:47 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by madjr View Post
    actually you can substitute almost every "windows" software
    And often, these "substitutes" do not meet people's needs.
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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    I would bring them several CDs to try if I were you:

    Ubuntu
    Kubuntu
    Xubuntu
    and of course, Edubuntu.

    And don't forget to mention that it's possible to buy support contracts if neccesary, or use the community-driven support forums.
    Last edited by undecim; April 10th, 2010 at 05:48 PM.

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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    Quote Originally Posted by RiceMonster View Post
    And often, these "substitutes" do not meet people's needs.
    at a school there's not that much "special need", is all about the basics. ubuntu does the basics (and more) just fine IMSHO

    getting the basics right, nice looks, ease of use and marketing your product strong points instead of just focusing on your weaknesses does wonders. heck just look at mr. apple

    Quote Originally Posted by undecim View Post
    I would bring them several CDs to try if I were you:

    Ubuntu
    Kubuntu
    Xubuntu
    and of course, Edubuntu.

    And don't forget to mention that it's possible to buy support contracts if neccesary, or use the community-driven support forums.
    if the machines are old i would try lubuntu

    inst edubuntu an add-on now ?
    Last edited by madjr; April 10th, 2010 at 05:55 PM.
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    Re: Major Oppurtunity to Convert School to Ubuntu.

    The computers originally ran OpenSuse but were loaded with pirated Windows
    Don't understand. They dual-booted OpenSuse with Windows, or OpenSuse was there before, then Windows?
    If the latter, ask first why they ditched OpenSuse.
    OpenSuse isn't less user friendly than Ubuntu imho, so might be a Linux-problem-thing.

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