[oclug] University of Ottawa LinuxFest2002

[Ross Jordan]

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> 
> The above is disturbing as much as Windows dominance in a school.  Let's
> face it here, learning to use an operating system, with all its ins and
> outs is simplistic.  Universities should not cave to any particular camp
> (be it Sun, or M$, or other companies).
> 
> Every single OS should be taught.  Several flavours of Unix, including
> Linux.  M$ should be taught as well, on principal.  Furthermore, a well
> rounded play with all of the basic tools on all of the oses should be
> addressed as well.
I disagree. None of Unix, windows, Linux should be taught.
Fundamental Operating System concepts should be taught.
Specific OSs can serve as good or bad examples, but no
specific vendor's OS should be taught (except as required
to use basic programs -- which even then should be learned
outside the classroom).

-Ross

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