1. Open Source Software in Finnish Education – Current State and Future Challenges Riikka Rahikainen Technology Centre Innopark/ Häme Centre of Expertise 19.5.2005 Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

2. OSS in Finnish Education - About 60% of schools are using OS- software* - 90% of polytechnics - 70% of universities - 58% of upper secondary schools - 50% of vocational schools - 47% of comprehensive schools * answering%: polytechnics 38%, universities 66%, other schools 10% Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

3. OSS in Finnish Education -Learning platforms (Moodle) -Operating systems (Linux) -Office applications (Open Office) -Browser- and email software (Mozilla/Firefox/Thunderbird) -Picture handling software (GIMP) Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

4. OSS in Finnish Education Why OS-software are being used? - Willing to experiment OSS - Personal interest - For financial reasons They are not used because of: - Strategic choice - Ideological reasons Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

5. OSS in Finnish Education Other important aspects when adapting OSS - The price - Freedom to choose the provider company - Safety aspects - Possibility to tailor the software - Easy to handle the licensing issues Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

6. OSS in Finnish Education Reasons which hinder the usage of OSS - OSS is not widely used (lack of experiences) - Different systems or software do not communicate well enough - Lack of OS service provider companies - Lack of knowledgeable personnel Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

7. To enhance OS – issues to consider -Pros and cons are often overstated  creates unnecessary confusion among possible users -OSS for SMEs - OSS service provider companies  will we face quality and capability problems? -OSS development communities  how do they all stay alive and well? Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005

8. OSS in Europe Riikka Rahikainen 19.5.2005