OSSDI to Distribute OpenOffice.org in Schools

Xampper writes to tell us that the OSSDI (Open Source Software Distribution Initiative) is a new organization that has cropped up to help not only spread the word about Open Source Software, but to help distribute the OpenOffice.org office suite starting with less fortunate school districts. The OSSDI describes their current status as still being in its "infancy as an organization. Because of this, all of our current resources are focused on gaining supporters, raising funds, and recruiting volunteers. Plans are under-way for our first software distribution, but we must first cover our operating costs. We are also interested in becoming a registered not for profit corporation so that donors will receive tax breaks for their gifts, but the registration process can also be very costly and time-consuming."

less fortunate school districts?

[usv]

As in those currently having only MS software?

Re:Yay first post... :)

[lcsjk]

I hate to have to tell you this, but based on your grammar and spelling, getting used to legal terminology should not be your first priority.

Re:Distribution on CD?

[nharmon]

Also, we're targeting the students more than the schools themselves, the schools are just a vehicle for distribution.

For a minute there I forgot we were talking about OO.org CDs, and not drugs.

Re:Distribution on CD?

[Lord_Slepnir]

"Psssst.... want some Open Office?"
"I don't know. My dad says to stay with Microsoft Office"
"Come on! It's free!"
"But at school, they said that OpenOffice is a gateway program, and that I'll soon be hitting the heavy stuff like Linux"
"This ain't linux! What's wrong with just trying just a little bit of OpenOffice"
"But my friend Jimmy started on just a little bit of OpenOffice, now he spends all of his time trolling forums and posting in Vi vs. Emacs threads. I wanted to play some Quake with him last night, and he said that he was too busy rebuilding his Gentoo system from Stage 1 with some really cool flags some guy gave him on the internet." *Starts Crying* "I don't want strange guys on the internet giving me flags!"
"what are you, some kind of wimp?"
"I'm going to walk away now. Friends don't let friends use Open Source"

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Re:Distribution on CD?

[dkf]

Have you ever wondered why AOL sent so many CDs instead of telling people that the program is on the internet?

I always assumed it was because they thought I didn't have enough mats for standing hot drinks on.