Presentation
Does open source software have a place in school jurisdictions’ IT portfolios? Researching open source software applicable for use in Australian schools
Australian Computers in Education Conference, 5-8 July 2004
(2004)
Abstract
The question of whether open source software has a place in school jurisdictions’ IT portfolios, is an urgent one nationally. Schools and school jurisdictions are concerned about the recurrent costs of proprietary software licences. Using data drawn from a national research project conducted by the South Australian Department of Education in 2004 about the potential use of open source software in schools, this paper outlines some of the research undertaken that specifically addressed two of the research questions:
- What are the models and their underlying assumptions for identifying total cost of ownership for using open source software operating systems and applications within Australian and New Zealand schools?
- What are the components for determining total cost of ownership of open source software that could be used within school sectors and systems compared to existing products?
Against the backdrop of European experiences, this paper outlines the findings concerning these two questions.
Keywords
- Open source software,
- South Australian Department of Education,
- cost effectiveness,
- Educational technology
Disciplines
Publication Date
July, 2004
Location
Adelaide, South Australia
Citation Information
Kathryn Moyle. "Does open source software have a place in school jurisdictions’ IT portfolios? Researching open source software applicable for use in Australian schools" Australian Computers in Education Conference, 5-8 July 2004 (2004) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kathryn_moyle/45/