Why?
Why consider Skolelinux?
Skolelinux has several advantages:
First and foremost, Skolelinux is free software. This is ethically important for schools. School should not be an arena where piracy is accepted or encouraged, but a place that promotes the making and sharing of knowledge. Skolelinux respects this need.
Skolelinux gives great economical savings. Teleplan, an independent agency, has estimated (report available in Norwegian only) savings up to 60% by using Skolelinux with thin clients, compared to a traditional Windows solution. These savings are mainly due to eased maintenance, and not because Skolelinux has zero cost
- Skolelinux is part of Debian, and as such, is supported by a large and vibrant community. This means lots of momentum, development, and a guarantee that Skolelinux will be around in years to come.
- By enabling reuse of old equipment, Skolelinux helps save the environment. Instead of trashing old hardware, it can be used as thin clients.
Skolelinux is very stable and reliable. The students will experience predictability and a system that works. Additionally, Skolelinux is less vulnerable to worms and viruses.
- Skolelinux is made by schools for schools. Thus, Skolelinux is tailored to school needs.
- Skolelinux makes the users independent of supplier, and can decide themselves when to upgrade both hardware and software.
Skolelinux has user-friendly licences that give you rights – not responsibilities!