FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
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FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
Free and Open Source Software – continuum
100% Proprietary Open Source 100%
Desktop OS
Office Suite
Backend Services
LMS, CMS, e-Portfolios
FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
Backend Services• 7 / 17 servers run
• E-mail• Websites• LDAP the glue that binds it all together
FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
LMS, CMS, e-Portfolios• LMS – Moodle ( 3 instances)
• CMS – Joomla!
• E-Portfolio – Mahara
FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
Why FOSS?
• It does the job
• We have great support
• It’s cost effective
• It’s reliable and robust
• It’s continually evolving and improving
FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
Reliability
• Low vulnerability
• Patches/Fixes often automatic
• Vigilant community
• Last place we look when there are problems
FOSS @ SCEGGS
Darlinghurst
The Future
• NOS -> Linux (OES Linux from Novell?)
• Looks bright
• Just Do It!