On Thursday 11 July 2002 11:40, Chris Puttick wrote:
Is anyone out there seriously considering the alternatives?
Just talked to a deputy in a large 2000+ comprehensive attending a course I was running and they are looking at CMIS as are a few others. I guess quite a lot of people are looking at alternatives but it does take a bit of effort to find out what they offer. I can't really see any reason why companies tie themselves to Windows unnecessarily. Capita could just as easily have used one of the free SQL data bases and a PHP scripted front end - that would have enabled them to lower the total cost of the system to schools and provide more choice of platform. Maybe their programmers only know a couple aof applications :-). What's happening with free software alternatives to SIMS, Chris? -- Ian
-----Original Message----- From: Alan Harris To: techlist@satproj.org.uk; suse-linux-uk-schools@suse.com Sent: 7/11/02 9:32 AM Subject: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Starting the revolution?
Interesting article in the register :-
Microsoft 'hoovers millions' from UK Schools - MP
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/26124.html
Follow up on http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/News/NewsStory.asp?Brand=EDPONLINE&Catego ry=NEWS&ItemId=NOED10+Jul+2002+00%3A28%3A57%3A447
Time to 'Inform' our MP's of just what is going on then?
BTW: Anyone here concerned over SIMS 'upgrade to microsoft or else' type
policy?
I have a meeting with them tomorrow to discuss thier so called upgrade path - i'd value any comments you may have.
Alan