As Roger mentioned discretely in his email there is much a foot with UK Govt ref open source (although i cant claim to be aware of all activities), to start you may want to check out the following.... http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/rfc/rfc_document.asp?docnum=429 a 'consultation' on open source, you are invited to respond... this is based on a report from QinetiQ (ex DERA) http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/interoperability/egif_document.asp?docnum=430 this is a major development and a step in the right direction. currently one of the main areas for open source potential for Govt is with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), the proprietary cost of implementing this by 2005 dwarfs the NHS deal (Verisign current charge $20-30 per user for a certificate * online population of the UK :-) i'm not aware of any specific educational initiatives, although the consultations current refer to the incorporation of open source in all appropriate tenders. Given that Laptops for Teachers (£100m over two years) was announced on Wednesday, a Linux based solution could save a minimum of £10m.... hmmmm.....the problem is that no h/w manufacturer or reseller of laptops is going to offer a Linux solution to OJEC tender (run by Becta) as they may risk their M$ based bid. Each supplier will probably be restricted in the number of solutions they are submit.... thoughts? Malc -- -------------------------------------- Malcolm Herbert Red Hat Europe t: +44 1483 734955 m: +44 7720 079845 --------------------------------------