Hi If you want to allow the publishing of student websites while retaining control, have a look at Site@School: http://siteatschool.sourceforge.net/index.php aimed at primary schools officially, but it might fit the bill for you. Cheers Chris -----Original Message----- From: Simon Marsden [mailto:simon.marsden@springfield.uk.net] Sent: Wed 06/10/2004 10:42 To: suse-linux-uk-schools@suse.com Cc: Subject: Re: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Directory Access Question--Teachers Views. Hi More awake now. Sorry for the there when I meant their earlier ;) On Wednesday 06 October 2004 09:13, Paul Graydon wrote: > Wouldn't this allow everyone to see each others home directory? Not if the staff share is only viewable by the staff group. That is how it is set up here. > That could add another dimension to copying someones answers.. At the end of the day this can be done at any level at any time. We have actually got a swap drive for pupils to share work ideas etc. Can be a pain but more useful than a problem. Very useful if you are half way through a task and one of the little darlings hoses their work. I normally introduce it to them with the comment "this will help you cheat". At the end of the day it is about training them not to do it. > Plus I'd be extremely cautious about what was being hosted in the way > of websites by the dearly beloved clientel. We have enough hassles > keeping an eye out on what they're sharing using pen drives, let alone > giving them an easier method like their own website. I really would like to host the pupils' sites so they can be seen from home. "Look at what I did today mum". However, this is a great leap of faith. I guess ISPs have the same problem. If I do open it up I will get parental permission and disclaimers set up - only pupils that have signed up would be able to publish sites. At the moment the pupils websites can only be viewed internally. They can set up websites with LAMP (Linux Apache PHP MySQL) so I have KS4s experimenting with forums, content managed websites, programming etc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands, e-mail: suse-linux-uk-schools-help@suse.com This message may contain information and/or data that is confidential and legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any use, publication, reproduction or dissemination is strictly prohibited and may violate certain laws. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return e-mail and destroy this and all copies of this message and/or data. The content of this message has been scanned by MailPatrol for unacceptable language and inappropriate content. European Electronique limited thanks you in anticipation of your co-operation. MailPatrol is a fully managed service that offers your organisation the ability to monitor and enforce your Acceptable Usage Policy. For further information regarding the MailPatrol services contact the European Electronique Sales Enquiry line on 0845 345 8340 (local rate) or email sales@euroele.com