Site development has just begun in earnest, it will take a bit to get everything in order. In the meantime, feel free to browse some of the projects that I am currently working on…
EDU-Nix.org Open Source Schoolware
Over at EDU-Nix.org, I am about to release what is being called the Dual Mode CD Version 6 - Mobile Office Edition, which is Linux Live CD built on Slax 6 and features OpenOffice.org 2.3, Scribus Desktop Publishing, the OpenClipArt library and more.
The Mobile Office CD will allow a student to create and edit Graphics, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Desktop Publishing projects from virtually any PC without the need to install software to the hard drive - students can take their workstation with them and work on their school papers and projects, anywhere they can gain access to a PC.
To ensure total compatibility between school and home computers, the CD also includes installers for Windows versions of the productivity software as well, allowing teachers and students to install the same software on their home PC. In addition, OpenOffice.org is compatible with every major Office Productivity suite and document format, and also provides integrated one-click export to PDF.
And, most importantly, the software is Free - as in cost, as well as Freedom. The license of each of these programs is such that redistribution is not only permitted, but encouraged! If you find this software useful, perhaps a friend will as well.
Go ahead, burn a copy for every student in your class. I’d be honored.
ShopHolbrook.com
Locally, I am working on a website called ShopHolbrook.com. The idea is to create a community-based site that will allow for local businesses to be freely indexed and findable on the web for local residents and my neighbors as well as a discussion forum for consumers.
The site is still under some construction and design, but has been steadily gaining word-of-mouth popularity - enough to garner a few Featured Listings already - I have yet to advertise the site in any way, but am planning a potential targeted mailing or advertisement in the near future - sometime this summer, perhaps.