[GRLUG] Linux holding students back????

[David Pembrook]

Better to be nice about it and let her realize how stupid she was.. and 
he would be the good guy. The real goal is education. She won't listen 
to an antagonist. She might listen to someone that can make things 
better for her.

but I can sure feel for the guy....

Joshua Burns wrote:
> Are you kidding?? I'd say he did a pretty decent job of holding his 
> tongue with this woman as I can't even begin to imagine how angered I 
> myself would be over this situation. Additionally, there will be a 
> meeting with the Ken, Karen and the superintendent which in my opinion 
> scores a larger accomplishment than simply meeting with the teacher; 
> which I am sure would have the same effect as talking to a brick wall. 
> Either way you've gotta love the brainwashing effect M$ has on 
> individuals these days...
>
> On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:29 PM, Tim Schmidt <timschmidt at gmail.com 
> <mailto:timschmidt at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 4:56 PM, Casey DuBois <casey at grlug.org
>     <mailto:casey at grlug.org>> wrote:
>     > This may be already know but it was a interesting read.
>     > I received it from the Detroit Linux User Group.
>     >
>     >
>     http://linuxlock.blogspot.com/2008/12/linux-stop-holding-our-kids-back.html
>
>     Summary: fascist teacher suspects software piracy, confiscates linux
>     CDs, spouts FUD.  Blogger insults teacher instead of taking the
>     opportunity to reach out, befriend, and educate her.  Community loses.
>
>     :(
>
>     --tim
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