From: FRANCESCO N. <fno...@kl...> - 2005-05-14 01:11:38
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Hello everyone, I am a high school physics teacher who is planning post-AP exam student=20= projects using VPython=2E However, my school refuses to allow Python and=20= VPython to be installed on the school's network because it is open=20 source=2E Here's the reply from the technology coodinator at my school: "Our technology team discussed your request to install VPython on the=20 network/lab at our May 4th meeting and all agreed that it is not good=20 practice to install open source software on the school computer systems=2E= =20 We have conferred with LHRIC and a random sampling of other districts and=20= all agree it is not in the district's best interest to do so, even thought= =20 there is no doubt your intended goal is worthy=2E" [LHRIC is a technology-oriented consortium of local school districts=20 <http://www=2Elhric=2Eorg>] Is this really a problem=3F What are the risks=3F Is there any way to=20= prevent student misuse of Python=3F How can I make a case to allow Python= =20 in school=3F FYI, we have a Novell Zenworks network for XP and Win98 machines=2E We al= so=20 have Citrix in XP=2E Many thanks in advance for all your help=2E Frank Noschese Physics Teacher John Jay High School Cross River, NY fnoschese@klschools=2Eorg ***************************** Frank Noschese Physics Teacher John Jay High School Cross River, NY fnoschese@klschools=2Eorg voicemail: (914) 763-7384 ***************************** |