[Edu-sig] Fw: [Visualpython-users] VPython and LiveZope

[Arthur]

 Nagarjuna writes:

> The knoppix CD as well as the Freeduc, wich is based on the former, both
> allow writes to disk by mounting the hardisk or removable disks with rw
> option.

That solves that.

>
> In India too we are creating a special CD for schools and colleges with
> good selection of software.  Python and Zope needless to say will be
> there.   We are also localizing some of the applications in  Indian
> languages.

Under what auspices?  How are the editorial decisions made?

Freeduc, in addition to their distribution, has a somewhat formal
methodology for evaluating and classifying free educatoinal software.
Though the methodology for selection of the actually distribution is unclear
to me.  Perhaps only because the effort is lead by some French folks, who
insist on speaking in some some foreign language.  The nerve.

But the potential is intoxicating.

We encourage Microsoft to subsidize machines to school systems which come
with their Windows School Edition, or something.  And boot them all with
Knoppix.  Delicious.

Art