Purdue expands use of open-source software, cuts costs

Purdue, in its perpetual quest to cut corners and save money, is working to expand its use of open-source software, potentially saving students upward of $1 million.
The software, developed by Michigan State University in 1992, is called the Learning Online Network with Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach, or more commonly known, LON-CAPA.
Also: Rutgers-Camden students pushing for free, open source textbooks
UMass students, librarians want more faculty to use open source textbooks to save students money
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