On Tue, 23 Aug 2005, Pramode C.E. wrote:
a) Kick out C/C++ from our +2 syllabus and introduce Scheme/Python instead (the TeachScheme project is trying to do this in the US; they have a great GPL'd programming environment for Scheme called Dr.Scheme and a very well written textbook called `How To Design programs' both of which are extremely innovative)
I also really impressed by the Scheme, Thanks to AB. But switch from C to Scheme may take more time. Bcoz Govt needs to give training to teachers. Presently most of govt, taking the decision in favor of M$, only in the point of training (+ Money ;))
b) Kick out DOS/Windoze and introduce GNU/Linux instead.
To start, switch HSC syllabus to GNU/Linux is important.
Are there members on the list who think along similar lines; can we do something for this?
Filling a Public litigation case in the High Court, will help in this regard.
Bye :)