Hello James. I think ole Ian needs a pint of brew! If it wasn't for OSS, we would all be Microsoft slaves. Yes! It is about hardware, and yes it is about software. The issue is how much can you save on software by replacing commercial with open source software. This is what makes IT a black hole in regards to resources. You can throw the whole kit and kaboodle into IT and still not have what is needed to succeed. With proper use of OSS, there can be savings had and many things learned. As for "No Child Left Behind," believe me when I say that this has caused more problems for schools than any other law I know of. I don't believe that our federal government should be getting involved in state matters. But then again, have you seen some of these kids? That is right, they should not be left behind, they should be shipped out! Rod Donovan Systems Support Specialist II Texas A&M University Corpus Christi College of Education Early Childhood Development Center 361-825-3080 rodney.donovan@tamucc.edu -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-edu+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-edu+help@opensuse.org