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 * '''Launchpad Entry''': UbuntuSpec:open-university-ubuntu
 * '''Created''': 09-Nov-08
 * '''Contributors''': [[http://wiki.ubuntu.com/ddrichardson|Dougie Richardson]]
 * '''Packages affected''': ouubuntu

== Summary ==

The Open University does not support Linux. Ubuntu is a popular Linux distribution with the OU and has a large user base, it makes sense to provide support from our community.

== Release Note ==

All required course software available in a format that can be run under Ubuntu.

== Rationale ==

This change is proposed because:
 * The OU does not support Linux
 * A large number of Ubuntu users are Open University Students
 * It is affected by Ubuntu Bug #1 - Windows dominance of the software market.

== Use Cases ==

David is an Ubuntu user who has began a course with the Open University. He has received his course software and has found that he is unable to run it under Ubuntu. He has to now purchase a copy of Windows XP.

Sara has been an Open University student for the last two years but is finding the cost of being a student is increasing. She has heard of a free operating system called Ubuntu and would like to switch from Windows but must have all her current OU software running.

== Assumptions ==

This specification assumes support from the Open University, which has been requested.

== Design ==

The design is split into four parts.

=== Packaging ===

Wherever possible, OU software should be available as Ubuntu packages. The team will be responsible for creating, maintaining and supporting these packages.

=== Fork ===

A specialised Ubuntu version should be considered as the projects primary goal.

=== Documentation ===

Documentation applicable to OU Ubuntu users should be maintained and provided by the team.

=== Advocacy and marketing ===

The team should promote the project to other students wherever possible.

== Implementation ==

This can be implemented by:

=== UI Changes ===

Altering the current interface to simplify daily student tasks and be abstracting the OS wherever possible. The UI should provide a method of providing only that course software that is required.

=== Code Changes ===

Software available as source code can be repackaged.

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## == Unresolved issues ==
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## This should highlight any issues that should be addressed in further specifications, and not problems with the specification itself; since any specification with problems cannot be approved.

== BoF agenda and discussion ==

To be updated after first team meeting.

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