Episode 015 – Apr 16 2008

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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