IP: EDUCATORS TO OPPOSE MICROSOFT'S DEAL: Edupage, November 28, 2001

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> 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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