Open Source in Albania

Software Piracy is a huge problem here in Albania. Since computer instruction is one of the things we do at the Center for Christian Leadership it's an issue we *have* to deal with.

Our solution we're coming down to is open source. Graduating students who qualify are equipped with a computer loaded with linux, open office, and several other pieces of software. It gives them the capability to do what they need to do and takes away the "I have no other alternative besides pirating" argument. Open Source is a very real alternative and it works!

Are you training in MSOffice or MSWindows? Why not include a few days of training in Linux and Open Office? Most of the time that's all it takes to transfer the concepts (assuming you are teaching it conceptually and not just by rote). Try it!