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[Phil Scarratt]

Three cheers for Lyneham HS!!!

Re IMB comment - just a typical comment from someone who doesn't 
understand what they are talking about.....

Nick Oliver wrote:
> Hello Linux users all,
> The Lyneham High School in Canberra is hosting a Linux Server showcase 
> on Thursday 3rd July and launching it's new website linux.act.edu.au.
> 
> Linux is frowned upon by our department and recently principals were 
> advised by the manager of Information Management Branch not to pursue 
> linux solutions in their schools because support and security issues!! 
> Nevertheless IMB does not support student networks in schools only the 
> teacher's only EduNet. This makes for a very confusing IT situation in 
> Canberra schools with teachers on one network and students on another.
> 
> Lyneham High School is hosting a showcase of its CD Production system 
> for building customised Samba servers for all ACT schools. We are very 
> keen for the 20+ (out of 97) schools already using Linux solutions to be 
> assured that their linux solutions are supportable by an active and 
> vibrant open source community.
> 
> Most all of our work has been conducted in ignorance of the work done in 
> other schools and sectors and we are only now beginning to appreciate 
> the scope and experience available in lists and user groups.
> 
> I hope Canberra schools will start making a contribution in this area.
> 
> Nick Oliver
> English/Media teacher
> Lyneham High School
> 
> nick at linux.act.edu.au
> nicko at lynehamhs.act.edu.au
> www.linux.act.edu.au
> www.lynehamhs.act.edu.au
> 
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