[Am-info] Microsoft to help design high school in Philadelphia

[Mark Dodel]

Like this bankrupt school system needs Microsoft's free advise to throw
money down the toilet:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2003-09-04-microsoft-high-school_x.htm

"PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Extending its reach in public education, Microsoft
said Thursday it will help design a new $46 million public high school in
Philadelphia that will embed computer technology everywhere from
classrooms and administrative offices to the desk of the football coach."

...

"Philadelphia won't be required to buy Microsoft products; technology will
be selected through an open bidding process. The software giant won't be
involved in teaching classes or managing the school once it opens.

The company also isn't planning any major donations of equipment or cash,
officials said. The school district will pick up the entire $46 million
cost of the school. "

They are insidious bastards.  For next to nothing they will get their
virusware into the schools to further control the mindset of our children,
and they get to make it sound like they are doing something altruistic.  


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