WELSTech Audio

Episode 015 – Apr 16 2008

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This week Martin and Sallie share information on free Linux-based operating systems and software solutions which may be used in school computer labs.

The interview:
  • “Thin” computing – Martin and Sallie spent some time with Mike Plocher, Technology Director of St. Paul’s Lutheran School, New Ulm, MN discussing the pros and cons of a Linux-based school computer lab configuration
    • Linux LTSP operating systems
      • Fedora
      • Edubuntu
      • Education-oriented software solutions – for Linux (and more)
        • Open Office
        • Tux4Kids – Typing, math and paint
          • GCompris
          • View Your Mind
          • Virtual office solutions
            • Google Apps
            • ThinkFree
            • Zoho
            • eDeskOnline
            • Learn more about GNU or General Public Licensing
              • The tidbits:
              • This week’s picks
                • Dvorak keyboard – www.dvzine.org
                • Jott – www.jott.com
                • WELS.net feature
                  • What About Jesus – www.whataboutjesus.com
                  • Of interest
                    • WELSTech Listener Contest
                      • Submit your Top 3 Free Software Tools
                      • Win a WELS Technology 1 GB thumb drive
                      • Winner announced on May 7 podcast
                      • Community feedback
                        • Pastor Ben Kratz, Our Savior in Birmingham, AL, wrote to share details of his use of Skype, Internet audio/video telephone, for teaching distance Bible Information Class – www.skype.com
                          • The featured artist:
                          • This week we close with the music of Michael Schroeder (www.michaelschroeder.com) – John 3:16 from his CD titled A Witness
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