[K12OSN] Tech to PC ratios?

[Thomas E. Haynes]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: k12osn-bounces at redhat.com 
> [mailto:k12osn-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf Of John Baillie
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 1:30 AM
> To: k12osn at redhat.com
> Subject: [K12OSN] Tech to PC ratios?
> 
> I did a little research and my very rough estimates in K12 
> environment for computer to tech ratio seems to be about 150 
> per tech (Windows and
> Mac) with the edge going to Mac.
> 
> 1. Is 1:150 the norm for Windows and Macs?

At a conference last summer, there were a bunch of us in a session who had
1-to-1 laptop programs in mostly private day schools. We took a quick poll,
and the average there for tech to machine was from 1:200 to 1:250. I am in a
boarding environment, and we are better than 1:100, but there are other
issues with network infrastructure and the 24-7 quality of the residential
side.

I am interested in converting a math lab to a LTSP lab, but other that that
the only linux machines on campus are the three servers I manage.

Regards...   Tom