Thai Open Sourcers Meet ICT Minister
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| Eight representatives from Thai Open Source Associations and
| users/developers of open source software met Dr. Sitthichai, Thai
| ICT minister, discussing about open source in Thailand and roles
| of the government.
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| They handed the open letter (asking for support of open source) with
| 800 names of supporters on to the minister. He apologized and
| admitted that he is hardware-oriented and does not have knowledge
| about software that much. He said he does not oppose. He just
| does not know. From now on, he is willing to support open source
| software usage and development by the local industry.
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http://www.localfoss.org/Thai_Open_Sourcers_Meet_ICT_Minister
Related:
The source of all openness
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| Despite what the ICT Minister might say, open source software is a
| thriving business
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/Database/29Nov2006_data017.php
Thai FOSS Community Responds to IT Minister
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| Other than these, we see the following economic advantages in adopting open
| source software:
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| 1. Reduction in the piracy rate...
| 2. Supporting the development of technology in-country...
| 3. Increasing the potential of Thai developers.
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http://www.localfoss.org/Thai_FOSS_Community_Responds_to_IT_Minister
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