____/ Matt on Wednesday 16 April 2008 15:34 : \____
> DFS wrote:
>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>> Dishaa '08 a big success
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>> the first GNU/Linux Install Fest, organised here on Saturday turned
>>>> out to be a big success...
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://keralafarmer.livejournal.com/3438.html
>>
>> As many as 40 installations were made!
>
>
> http://www.indianexpress.com/story/280323.html
> (((((
>> Kerala shuts windows, schools to use only Linux
>> Rajeev P I
>> Posted online: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 2315 hrs
>
>> Kerala is all set to become the first state in the country to completely
>> banish Microsoft and allow only GNU/Linux free software to be used in the
>> mandatory IT test at the state SSLC examinations that half a million
>> students will appear for from next week. Till last year, they could take
>> the exam using either free software or the Microsoft platform. Not anymore.
>>
>> A few weeks ago, the Government formally ordered that only free Linux-based
>> software should be used for IT education in high schools, using new the
>> Linux text books developed by State Council for Educational Research and
>> Training and the Free Software Foundation of India.
> )))))
Kerala as a whole is gradually moving to Free software (not just GNU/Linux as a
platform). They migrate by the applications.
Microsoft Munchkins are threatened by this because 30 million people are
involved here and this leads to domino effect that has already reached other
states (e.g. Tamil Nadu). It's best to just ignore the Munchkins though. They
spread lies and hope they stick as true (due to repetition).
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~~ Best of wishes
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