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Open Source Software in Finnish Education – Current State and Future Challenges

Open Source Software in Finnish Education – Current State and Future Challenges Riikka Rahikainen Technology Centre Innopark/ Häme Centre of Expertise 19.5.2005. Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005. OSS in Finnish Education. - About 60% of schools are using OS-software* - 90% of polytechnics

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Open Source Software in Finnish Education – Current State and Future Challenges

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  1. Open Source Software in Finnish Education – Current State and Future Challenges Riikka Rahikainen Technology Centre Innopark/ Häme Centre of Expertise 19.5.2005 Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  2. OSS in Finnish Education • - About 60% of schools are using OS-software* • - 90% of polytechnics • - 70% of universities • - 58% of upper secondary schools • - 50% of vocational schools • - 47% of comprehensive schools • * answering%: polytechnics 38%, universities 66%, other schools 10% Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  3. OSS in Finnish Education • Learning platforms (Moodle) • Operating systems (Linux) • Office applications (Open Office) • Browser- and email software (Mozilla/Firefox/Thunderbird) • Picture handling software (GIMP) Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  4. OSS in Finnish Education • Why OS-software are being used? • - Willing to experiment OSS • - Personal interest • - For financial reasons • They are not used because of: • - Strategic choice • - Ideological reasons Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  5. OSS in Finnish Education • Other important aspects when adapting OSS • - The price • - Freedom to choose the provider company • - Safety aspects • - Possibility to tailor the software • - Easy to handle the licensing issues Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  6. OSS in Finnish Education • Reasons which hinder the usage of OSS • - OSS is not widely used (lack of experiences) • - Different systems or software do not communicate well enough • - Lack of OS service provider companies • - Lack of knowledgeable personnel Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  7. To enhance OS – issues to consider • -Pros and cons are often overstated  creates unnecessary confusion among possible users • OSS for SMEs • - OSS service provider companies  will we face quality and capability problems? • OSS development communities  how do they all stay alive and well? Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

  8. OSS in Europe Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

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