thanks, we are doing some of it...we would need volunteers though ;)

-S

From: fsug-bangalore-bounces@mm.gnu.org.in [mailto:fsug-bangalore-bounces@mm.gnu.org.in] On Behalf Of Chandru
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:51 PM
To: Free Software Users Group - Bangalore
Subject: Re: [FSUG-Bangalore] free software - slum computer centre

Here are few suggestions I may give (I'm you would already know many of these). Some of these may not apply to non-programming courses.

We must teach tasks not tools (teach word-processing not MS Word or oowriter).
We must train them on multiple tools accomplishing same task with more emphasis on FOSS software.
We must start training right from installation of necessary s/w not just using them.
We should encourage learning and understanding command-line tools. Even on Windows these tools are sometimes useful to get the job done faster.
Piracy must be discouraged with all force possible. Students must also be made aware of its illegal aspects. New computer users would only then be able to appreciate the true usefulness of Free and Open-Source Software.
They must be encouraged to involve themselves in development of FOSS. They can start with bug reports and move upward.

Just my 0.02p.

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 11:42 PM, Shibu C Varughese <shibucv@gmail.com> wrote:

hi ...all,

We can go with words like .... "itmission"

Let's check what other say ... :)
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