hi all (and Liz) as far as i am aware none of main Educational Resellers we know and love are promoting a Linux solution over an NT one. However some are now pushing some Linux-based 'black-boxes' as thin-servers (for example the Netpilot from Equiinet and Cobalt's Qube) if anybody wants to let Becta know of a Linux-based solution they have implemented in a school, or if you are considering it we would be interested in hearing from you or helping you look forward to hearing more Malcolm ---------------------------------------------------------- Dr Malcolm Herbert Head of Technology R&D, Becta 02476 847126 ---------------------------------------------------------- Capitalism is using its money, we socialists throw it away - Fidel Castro 1964 -----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Bentley To: suse-linux-uk-schools@suse.com Date: Sunday, June 25, 2000 11:33 Subject: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Re: Failed mail: Banned or potentially offensive material

Is there anything sinister about the rejection of this message? Not sure whether to smile or worry.

And thanks to all who replied already. I think we may stick with RM for the moment, but I'm going to try and experiment with Linux ready for the next time we have to make a decision. I'm also trying to push the idea of RM adopting Linux and the underlying server software rather than NT. Surely tha would save them money, as well as us.

EB

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We are currently running RM Connect, but are looking into the possibility of introducing a thin client server set-up, essentially to enable us to continue to run older machines such as 386s and Apple LCs, while updating software.

A major part of the cost will still be licences. So I am very attracted by the idea of Linux.

What are the possibilities? Can it be done, and if so which system be best?

I should greatly appreciate any help you can give me.

TIA

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-- Elizabeth Bentley Head of Learning Resources Northbrook C of E School Taunton Road Lee London SE12 8PD

Tel: (+44) 020 8852 3191 Fax: (+44) 020 8463 0201

email: info@northbrook.lewisham.sch.uk ------------------------------------------------------- School Librarians Network is a forum where UK school librarians (and MROs and support staff) can exchange news, views and ideas and give each other mutual support. To subscribe send a blank email to: -------------------------------------------------------