Personally following a brief read I'm a little concerned that the only mention of open source is a negative one - S120 - "How can we ensure that open source systems are affordable in terms of support?". If nothing else, how can they throw in that term without addressing a definition and examples in the body of the document? I'm also concerned that sections with obvious open source answers have nothing in them e.g. S102. I'm sure there's others but I haven't had a chance to read through them. Cheers Chris -----Original Message----- From: ian [mailto:ian.lynch2@ntlworld.com] Sent: Sun 1/18/2004 1:12 PM To: SuSE Linux UK Schools Cc: Subject: [suse-linux-uk-schools] E-learning strategy consultation document The closing date for the government's e-learning strategy consultation document is the end of January. It is likely to be influential in future education software policy and hardly mentions FLOSS. I have heard that the number of responses made to the document is low so there is an opportunity to redress the balance if people who understand the issues take the time to fill out a response. The document itself is at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations2/16/ I have sent a response on behalf of the Association for Free Software and my own company. If anyone wants this as a basis to save them time I can send it, but best not copy it word for word. Mainly its to get certain idea about open standards, strategy and inclusion policy across. -- ian -- 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