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IP: EDUCATORS TO OPPOSE MICROSOFT'S DEAL: Edupage, November 28, 2001
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 04:31:12 -0500
EDUCATORS TO OPPOSE MICROSOFT'S DEAL Educators are coming out against Microsoft's $1 billion proposal to provide poor U.S. schools with hardware, software, and other resources as a way to settle a slew of private class action suits, claiming that it furthers the company's monopoly in the education sector. They are also concerned that the refurbished computers Microsoft plans to donate will be inferior and cite a lack of infrastructure support within the settlement. Furthermore, Microsoft admits that schools that choose Microsoft products will have greater access to free software and other resources. Linda Roberts, private consultant and one-time director of the Clinton administration's educational technology program, said the program also lacks the follow-through needed to make it effective. (Associated Press, 27 November 2001)
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