via nstAbu Talib said based on information gathered from the profiling, the Government, through relevant Ministries and agencies, could then develop a comprehensive plan to outline the implementation of open source in schools. The plan, he added, should also take into consideration feedback from other parties from the industry and academia.
He said a successful implementation of open source in schools will provide an alternative technology for education, improve total cost of ownership of operating ICT in schools, and create new opportunities for the knowledge-based economy.
In addition to the development of a roadmap to introduce and implement open source software (OSS) in schools, the Government will need to take into account feedback during the implementation from teachers and students, said the Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC).yes ..I think they really should. Student should be told more than just a micro$oft syllabus.... :neutral:
