March of The Penguins
Linux on the Student DesktopAbstract:
Years ago the raging debate between Macintosh and Windows users hid the fact that Linux was gaining proponents worldwide. Today, amid the turmoil of Apple's move to the Intel chip and Microsoft's unwillingness to create a reliable operating system, the door has sprung wide open for the Linux penguin to show up on student desktops all over the world, with major installations taking place in schools on several continents, and the recent decision by Indiana to provide a Linux-based computer to every high school student in the state.
This presentation shows the capabilities and challenges of Linux as an operating system for students, and explores the likely evolution of this most serious challenge to the computational status quo in education. We'll also explore the current (and future) status of educational software and resources that run on this virtually crash-free operating system.
Presentation type... keynote Audience................ educators, technology resource specialists & educational leaders Duration................. 1 hour Handouts................ online Dr. Thornburg will gladly tailor any presentation to your specific needs.
