"Yesterday was a landmark that plenty of us have been working towards
for nearly a decade. As MR and I have been indicating for a while now,
the remaining obstacles to a fully compatible and Free implementation
of Java SE have all been removed by efforts like renegotiating the
terms for the source of Java 2D and various community members (Sun and
others) re-implementing some of the other code."
http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/free_compatible_java_at_last
It is indeed a great great day for the Free Software community and a
great example of the rewards for standing up for our values. Kudos to
all who worked behind this milestone.
Next is flash -> www.getgnash.org
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Microsoft India Plans New Educational Prospects
By ChannelTimes Staff
Mumbai, Jun 4, 2008
Microsoft India has announced an investment renewal of US $20 million
in the education space over the next five years. The company has also
renewed its commitment to the India chapter of 'Partners in Learning'
- its global educational program, which allows students, teachers, and
institutions to reach their full potential. Microsoft's stated mission
for education is to empower people to realize their social and
economic potential by enabling access to quality education experiences
for all through technology.
In the next phase of 'Partners in Learning' in India, Microsoft will
aim to address national education priorities by partnering with
governments and introducing a focus on three core programs: Innovative
Teachers, Innovative Students, and Innovative Schools.
Announcing the program expansion, Jean-Philippe Courtois, president,
Microsoft, said, "We believe that investing in education is the most
effective way to help young people achieve their potential. India,
with its wealth of human capital, can achieve a great deal - not just
for itself, but for the world at large - if the intelligence and
potential of its youth is harnessed. Through Partners in Learning, we
aim to encourage the use of technology in the classroom to make
learning exciting and relevant for the 21st century."
'Partners in Learning' is vital education initiative under Microsoft's
Unlimited Potential, the company's global effort to creating sustained
social and economic opportunity for everyone. The other efforts that
look at transforming education in India include investments in
institutions, teachers, and students.
As a direct investment to improve the employability quotient of
students, Microsoft India has also trained faculty members to teach
advanced industry technologies - indirectly reaching more than 80 per
cent of all engineering students. The company has also created a
platform for faculty to share and adopt best practices from professors
around the globe.
http://www.channeltimes.com/India/News/Microsoft_India_Plans_New_Educationa…
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It is time of Open Letters, this time it is from Dr Deepak Phatak of IIT Bombay.
"With reference to the recent happenings in connection with the ISO
standardization process of OOXML, actions by or on behalf of Microsoft
have caused me deep pain and hurt. Apart from the personal anguish,
these actions have tarnished the name of my Institute along with that
of several other organizations represented on our committee. In my
opinion, these actions go well beyond the behavioral boundaries for a
commercial entity. some of these amount to interference with the
governance process of a sovereign country. Luckily, wiser and
experienced people are in-charge of governance of the nation. However,
as a humble teacher and a proud Indian, I wish to register a strong
and visible protest."
It is a really long post, but surely worth reading. It will give you
an insight into a real and personal experience by a professor in one
of the most respected instituitions of our country.
Read full letter at http://deepakphatak.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-is.html
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Todays Hindu Bangalore edition carries an interview with Jesse James
Garrett and a quote from the article about Free Software:
And what does a self-made man like him think about the Free Software
movement? "Tell me if my metaphor makes sense," he says, as he
proceeds to compare it to a large ball atop a hill which needs an
initial push before it gathers momentum. "I think the movement is
coming of age and is extremely important. Based on sharing of ideas,
it is integral to any innovation and growth," he explains animatedly.
Full story http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/02/stories/2008060250750200.htm
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2008/5/31 Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind(a)gmail.com>:
> Anyway happy moments for the FSUG bangalore. Our candle light vigil
> demanding India to appeal ISO decision was a huge success
Thanks everyone for supporting our campaign and candle light vigil !!
We need to continue the momentum generated with this success to more avenues.
Cheers
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