Apparently the newest "Computer Applications" textbook for High Schools in our state is based on Windows Vista and Office 2007. There is a debate in educational technology circles about having to upgrade and the issues involved with that. One of the participants in the discussion even invoked the "Conspiracy" theory meme, that M$ is working with the "approved" textbook publishers to get this sort of change made.
I think that in general, it's just the textbook company updating their texts to the latest versions, in order to sell new editions, and to keep from becoming outdated.
Suggestions from the group ranged from just staying on XP, to switching to Google Apps or OpenOffice for those classes. The Rebels!
I couldn't find the new textbook in our textbook ordering system, and I could not find any specific information on how M$/Vista/Office 2007 were required to be used.
Spartanburg 7: Instructional Technology Blog
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