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@mguhlin have you checked out any of the open source options in this space? They'd have a LOT of advantages for learners and educators alike.
@lightweight Yes, I run Linux Mint and LibreOffice. I have used NeoOffice, OpenOffice, and many others. I love Gnumeric. I havenโt tried NextOffice yet. I have encouraged use of FOSS my entire career, but at this time, I work in a situation that I write about questions educators have. They donโt get a choice in what they are allowed. Thanks for the offer.
@mguhlin I get that. We need to be making sure that educators unfortunate enough to be subjected to either one of the MSFT/GOOG technology monocultures realise that there's a parallel (brighter) world outside their monoculture. Also to be clear, I'm talking about OnlyOffice, not to be confused with OpenOffice or LibreOffice. It can be combined with NextCloud to provide an experience equivalent to Google Apps. I think you should look at it.
@lightweight Yes, I am not of the Stallman variety of FOSS advocate. When I was in charge, I deployed FOSS solutions as was appropriate and made sense. OwnCloud, Moodle, Wordpress, and a host of other FOSS solutions. But, I am not in charge now, and I am not interested in proselytizing of any kind. You catch my meaning? ๐
@mguhlin yeah. I get it. That's a very disappointing response.
@lightweight I get it. It will be ok.
@lightweight Thanks for sharing. I have spent my time encouraging educators to use FOSS, but I see now I have fallen short in my efforts.
@mguhlin I don't think it is or will be. Here's an observation from here in Aotearoa NZ where educators have made a similarly major error of judgement: https://davelane.nz/explainer-digitech-risks-school-boards - we need educators like you, who appear to know better, to actively oppose this deeply flawed direction.