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““Teaching from the Heart”Teaching from the Heart”

February 14, 2009February 14, 2009

More capabilities for less costMore capabilities for less cost

Software costs remain the Software costs remain the samesame

OLPC XO-1OLPC XO-1

Intel ClassmateIntel Classmate

Asus Eee PCAsus Eee PC

Session OverviewSession Overview

• Become aware of array of free and open Become aware of array of free and open source software (FOSS)source software (FOSS)

• Make informed decisions when selecting Make informed decisions when selecting FOSSFOSS

• Gain familiarity with use of popular FOSSGain familiarity with use of popular FOSS

• Recognize how programs are implementing Recognize how programs are implementing and using FOSSand using FOSS

Some DefinitionsSome Definitions

Discounted software – Reduced pricing for Discounted software – Reduced pricing for copyrighted commercial software available to copyrighted commercial software available to educational institutionseducational institutions

Shareware – Copyrighted software that is Shareware – Copyrighted software that is downloaded of distributed on a CD that allows downloaded of distributed on a CD that allows users a trial periodusers a trial period

Freeware – Copyrighted computer software which Freeware – Copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge for an is made available for use free of charge for an unlimited timeunlimited time

Open Source – Any computer program whose Open Source – Any computer program whose source code is made available for use or source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fitmodification as users or other developers see fit

FreewareFreeware

• Freeware is different from Freeware is different from shareware, where the , where the user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial user is required to pay (e.g. after some trial period or for additional functionality)period or for additional functionality)

• The only criterion for being classified as The only criterion for being classified as freeware is that the software must be made freeware is that the software must be made available for use for an unlimited time at no cost available for use for an unlimited time at no cost

• The term 'freeware' may include The term 'freeware' may include public domain software and software and proprietary software

From: From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeware

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• Kea Coloring Book Kea Coloring Book – Coloring software for K-2Coloring software for K-2– http://www.keasoftware.com/coloring

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• Sebran’s ABC Sebran’s ABC – Basic skills software for K-2Basic skills software for K-2– http://www.wartoft.nu/software/sebran

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• Saterra – Learn GeographySaterra – Learn Geography– Challenging geography program for grades 3-4Challenging geography program for grades 3-4– http://www.wartoft.nu/software/seterra

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• 2 + 2 Funny Math for Kids2 + 2 Funny Math for Kids– Basic math skills for grades 3-4Basic math skills for grades 3-4– http://www.funnymathforkids.com

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• Scratch Programming SoftwareScratch Programming Software– Programming language for creating Programming language for creating

interactive stories for grades 5-6interactive stories for grades 5-6– http://scratch.mit.edu

Freeware ExamplesFreeware Examples

• ArtRage 2.5 – Paint SimulationArtRage 2.5 – Paint Simulation– Full range paint program for grades 5-6Full range paint program for grades 5-6– http://www.ambientdesign.com/artrage.html

Freeware RepositoriesFreeware Repositories

• Freeware HomeFreeware Home– http://freewarehome.com

• Freeware GuideFreeware Guide– http://www.freeware-guide.com

• FreewareFiles.comFreewareFiles.com– http://www.freewarefiles.com

• FreeMacWareFreeMacWare– http://www.freemacware.com

Open SourceOpen Source

Open Source – Any computer program Open Source – Any computer program whose source code is made available whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other for use or modification as users or other developers see fitdevelopers see fit

Open Source SoftwareOpen Source Software

• SystemSystem• NetworkingNetworking• ProductivityProductivity• MultimediaMultimedia• InstructionalInstructional• Development toolsDevelopment tools• Entertainment / GamesEntertainment / Games

http://www.opensource.org/docs/osd

Who Uses Open Source?Who Uses Open Source?

• BusinessesBusinesses• GovernmentGovernment• MilitaryMilitary• Colleges and universitiesColleges and universities• K-12 educationK-12 education

Open Source AdvantagesOpen Source Advantages

• Cost-effective (free); simplifies licensingCost-effective (free); simplifies licensing• Runs well on older hardwareRuns well on older hardware• Adaptable to local needsAdaptable to local needs• Worldwide community driven; continuous Worldwide community driven; continuous

improvementimprovement• More likely to be built to open standards, so More likely to be built to open standards, so

interoperable with other open standards interoperable with other open standards systemssystems

Open Source DisadvantagesOpen Source Disadvantages

• No maintenance and support (unless No maintenance and support (unless purchased through a 3purchased through a 3rdrd party) party)

• No warranties regarding media, viruses, No warranties regarding media, viruses, and performanceand performance

• For server-based software, staff must be For server-based software, staff must be open source savvyopen source savvy

• WindowsWindows• Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer• OfficeOffice• PhotoshopPhotoshop• IllustratorIllustrator• Final CutFinal Cut• Mavis BeaconMavis Beacon• Microsoft SQLMicrosoft SQL

• Linux, Solaris, BSDLinux, Solaris, BSD• FirefoxFirefox• OpenOfficeOpenOffice• GIMPGIMP• Inkscape, CinepaintInkscape, Cinepaint• Cinelerra, Kino, LivesCinelerra, Kino, Lives• TuxTypeTuxType• MySQLMySQL

Open Source ApplicationsOpen Source Applications

ProprietaryProprietary Open SourceOpen Source

• DreamweaverDreamweaver• FlashFlash• SoundforgeSoundforge• WMP, QuicktimeWMP, Quicktime• BlackboardBlackboard• QuickenQuicken• iPhotoiPhoto

• KompoZerKompoZer• GnashGnash• Audacity, JokosherAudacity, Jokosher• VLC, Mplayer, XineVLC, Mplayer, Xine• Moodle, JoomlaMoodle, Joomla• GnucashGnucash• f-spot, digikamf-spot, digikam

Open Source ApplicationsOpen Source Applications

ProprietaryProprietary Open SourceOpen Source

Operating SystemsOperating Systems

LinuxLinuxhttp://www.linux.org

Productivity SoftwareProductivity Software

Open OfficeOpen Officehttp://www.openoffice.org

Paint SoftwarePaint Software

Tux PaintTux Painthttp://www.tuxpaint.org

Image Manipulation SoftwareImage Manipulation Software

GIMPGIMPhttp://www.gimp.org

Vector Graphic SoftwareVector Graphic Software

InkscapeInkscapehttp://www.inkscape.org

Desktop Publishing SoftwareDesktop Publishing Software

ScribusScribushttp://www.scribus.net

Sound Editor SoftwareSound Editor Software

AudacityAudacityhttp://www.audacity.sourgeforge.net

PDF Creation SoftwarePDF Creation Software

PDFCreator (Windows only)PDFCreator (Windows only)http://sourceforge.net/projects/pdfcreator

Project Management SoftwareProject Management Software

GanttProjectGanttProjecthttp://ganttproject.biz

Web Authoring SoftwareWeb Authoring Software

KompoZerKompoZerhttp://www.kompozer.net

Typing SoftwareTyping Software

TuxtypeTuxtypehttp://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/download

Learning Management System SoftwareLearning Management System Software

MoodleMoodlehttp://moodle.orghttp://moodle.org

Some Questions to ConsiderSome Questions to Consider

• Are you willing and able to search for Are you willing and able to search for solutions rather than buy them?solutions rather than buy them?

• Are willing to experiment?Are willing to experiment?• Can you build or shift capacity over time?Can you build or shift capacity over time?• Can you risk depending on the open Can you risk depending on the open

source community for help or do you need source community for help or do you need more certainty?more certainty?

General AdviceGeneral Advice

• Move forward strategicallyMove forward strategically• Include stakeholders in planningInclude stakeholders in planning• Look for low threshold opportunitiesLook for low threshold opportunities• Consider hybrid solutionsConsider hybrid solutions• Define criteria for file handlingDefine criteria for file handling• Consider total cost of ownershipConsider total cost of ownership

Case StudyCase Study

Saugus Union School DistrictSaugus Union School District http://www.saugus.k12.ca.us/opentechhttp://www.saugus.k12.ca.us/opentech

The Source for Open Source Software The Source for Open Source Software SchoolForge.netSchoolForge.net

FOSS: For Every Purpose and Every Need!FOSS: For Every Purpose and Every Need!