Although the UMass Linux lab relies on the smaller p/series servers, the fact is that by exposing students to all this kit at an early age, IBM stands a better chance of reaping the rewards when the class of 2004 eventually get their own IT budgets.
But what about the kids themselves? Well, it looks like they are happy to join the cult of the Penguin, according to Charlie Schweik, assistant professor of natural resources and conservation at UMass. He says, Its a little early for me to tell, but I have been approached by several students on campus who want to form a Linux user group.
(Whatever happened to frat parties?)
Schweik is also keen to explore the concept of open source beyond the Linux Lab. He says, The whole idea of open source licensing could go beyond programming to any form of intellectual copyright.
For example, this could help tackle difficult scientific problems such as research on global warming.
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