Software

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Guidelines for the use of Open Source Software in Schools

Software Programmes
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Name: Deepfreeze
Description: Faronics delivers software that helps manage, simplify, and secure desktop computers. Our products ensure users enjoy a trouble-free computing experience. Once you have deepfreezed a hard drive or partition there of, one can relax, knowing that even if someone delete the OS core files or plant an extreme malicious virus on the machine, you only reboot and the machine is as ever before.
Website Url: http://www.faronics.com/
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Why is it a good software program to have? (e.g. benefits): It protects computers from having accidental or malicious mishaps done to software, drivers, etc. Even protect against virusses. Makes life soooo much easier for the tech . lab teacher.
Cost: Free/how much more /less? Deepfreeze Enterprise = +-R280 per computer

Name: NetOp
Description: NetOp School, by Danware, is the user-friendly, efficient, and extremely secure all-round solution for computerized teaching at any level.
Website Url: http://www.netop.com/netop-8.htm
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Why is it a good software program to have? (e.g. benefits): This program is the ultimate in helping educators in teaching in a computer centre. It can be used to control an entire class, e.g. : locking keyboards and mice while demonstrating some work on the board or talking to the class; blanking all screens to hide for instance a test; demonstrating from one machine to all machines simultaniously; distribute and collect files from one single machine; interact with a single student if he/she seeks help; keep a spy-eye on all machines to see what learners are busy with or if they or on the right track; from a single point be able to take over a machine and demonstrate to a learner if neccesary. it's like having two classroom assistants in your class.
Cost: Free/how much more /less?Not sure now. Contact Igshaan at Networks Unlimited ( info@nu.co.za). They have offices in Western Cape, Gauteng and KZN.

Name: Byki Language course (Some basic free content)
Description: Byki is a powerful and personalized language-learning system. It locks foreign language words and phrases into your memory so that you can recall them perfectly and remember them forever. Put simply: Byki works, it's smart, and people tell us they can't stop using it. But don't take our word for it: download free language learning software,
Website Url: http://www.byki.com/
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Why is it a good software program to have? (e.g. benefits): It can be used in language classes (or for learning some basics in a foreign langauge before visiting) to learn a language and to hear the correct pronunciations. It is easy to use and and can be downloaded by any one in the school / class to even use at home.
Cost: Free/how much more /less? The software is free, you pay for the DeLuxe version. See pricing on their web site.

Name: Artrage
Description: It is not just another graphics program! It is as real as it can get. It is an extremely realistic paint/artistic/creative package. Real time brush strokes and real colour mixing. For use in the Arts classes, for personal use whether fiddling around or be creative, Artrage is the answer. Try it, you'll love it! Explore that deeply hidden creative streak in you :-)
Website Url: http://www.ambientdesign.com/
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Why is it a good software program to have? (e.g. benefits): It is cheap. It is realistic, It has lots of features. It as lots and lots of possiblities. It is easy to use!
Cost: Free/how much more /less? Depending of the R/$ rate around R250 OR free for the try out.

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