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GNU Linux - trusted by Microsoft India
by CK Raju 30 Jan '07

30 Jan '07

When a non-free proprietary software leasing agency like Microsoft Inc has its portals hosted on Free Software (GNU Linux) platforms (details at http://toolbar.netcraft.com/site_report?url=microsoft.co.in), our government blinks and looks at the opposite direction (http://toolbar.netcraft.com/site_report?url=mail.bsnl.in). Wonder why our government is so keen to go after services that even Microsoft doesn't trust !! Citizens from TN who voted Dayanidhi Maran to power may petition him on this issue. CK Raju --------------------------------- Heres a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

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Re: [Fsf-friends] GNU Linux - trusted by Microsoft India
by CK Raju 29 Jan '07

29 Jan '07

On Prashanth Mohan's report at http://mm.gnu.org.in/pipermail/fsf-friends/2007-January/004582.html. True. DNS can be configured to serve the purpose of load-balancing. But the point is at least one server should be on Microsoft whose information is being cached. In this case you don't find one such. If Akamai is being used, the servers' IP address should change everytime you request for details, when there are more cache servers. This also is not the case here. Lastly there is no *unusual* combination of Linux and Microsoft IIS 6.0, all combinations are Linux Apache which confirms absence of any *Akamai activity*. Microsoft.co.in's case appear to be truly "trusted entirely with GNU Linux" for Microsoft India. Isn't this more accurate ? CK Raju --------------------------------- Heres a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

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Desktop Linux 2006: The Year in Review
by Tinku Sampath 27 Jan '07

27 Jan '07

The OSDL's Desktop Linux Working Group has published its first year-end report on the state of the overall desktop Linux ecosystem. The report provides insight into the year's key accomplishments in terms of functionality, standards, applications, distributions, market penetration, and more..... http://desktoplinux.com/articles/AT3453502692.html - Tinku Sampath

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Controlling spam.
by Debarshi Ray 25 Jan '07

25 Jan '07

http://savannah.gnu.org/maintenance/ListHelperAntiSpam The above link documents a nice way to control spam on GNU Mailman run mailing lists. I am using it on 2 lists.gnu.org lists and 1 non lists.gnu.org list. Things seem to be ok till now. Cheers, Debarshi -- After the game the king and the pawn go into the same box. -- Italian proverb

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BBC to host Multi OS debate
by james mathew 25 Jan '07

25 Jan '07

BBC is currently seeking submissions from all you Microsoft Windows, Mac and [GNU/]Linux devotees "in 100 words or less, why you are such a supporter of your chosen operating system and what features you love about it". They will then select one user of each platform to go head to head in a debate that will be part of the BBC's Microsoft Vista launch coverage on January 30th. Read the full story on slashdot: http://it.slashdot.org/it/07/01/25/036227.shtml -- HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!

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UPA starts 2007 with a shame bang...
by CK Raju 24 Jan '07

24 Jan '07

Friends, Sancharnet, the BSNL mail service provider is undergoing a transition, if its MD is to be believed. The new domain would be bsnl.in, which, is on Microsoft platform. The MD's reason for migration was that this would help supervise and regulate *spams* more effectively! Indian citizens can now imagine a US Cop sitting on top of every mail originating or landing on their private mailbox with censor powers. (Of late mails from our mailing lists are not reaching my mailbox. Perhaps they are spams.) Another perfect entry to hall of shame... Details at http://toolbar.netcraft.com/site_report?url=http://mail.bsnl.in Invariably, all e-mail traffic involving the users in subcontinent would be at the mercy of expertise from Microsoft. And all enquiries on such traffic will henceforth be extended only after the consent of US security agencies. UPA Government seems to be putting the technologists of the entire nation to shame, submitting, so meekly, its political will before a foreign power. CK Raju Thrissur --------------------------------- Heres a new way to find what you're looking for - Yahoo! Answers

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Kerala's IT Draft Policy
by doxa＠sancharnet.in 23 Jan '07

23 Jan '07

====Sorry, I didn't get Vimal's earlier posting on the issue. Cheers Vimal. ===== "..2.10 The Government realizes that Free Software presents a truly unique opportunity in building a truly egalitarian knowledge society. The Government will take all efforts to develop Free Software and Free Knowledge and shall encourage and mandate the appropriate use of Free Software in all ICT initiatives..." Complete IT Draft policy at http://itforum.kerala.gov.in/discussion/index.htm ----- By far, the most sensible ever IT policy, one that keeps undesirable tendencies at bay. A policy that systematically removes barriers-to-entry for all, especially the underprivileged for participating in a knowledge society. Cheers to all our untiring FSF hactivists who worked behind this project. CK Raju Thrissur ===========

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Kerala's IT Draft Policy
by doxa＠sancharnet.in 23 Jan '07

23 Jan '07

"..2.10 The Government realizes that Free Software presents a truly unique opportunity in building a truly egalitarian knowledge society. The Government will take all efforts to develop Free Software and Free Knowledge and shall encourage and mandate the appropriate use of Free Software in all ICT initiatives..." Complete IT Draft policy at http://itforum.kerala.gov.in/discussion/content.php?topicid=1&subtitleid=7&… ----- By far, the most sensible ever IT policy, one that keeps undesirable tendencies at bay. A policy that systematically removes barriers-to-entry for all, especially the underprivileged for participating in a knowledge society. Cheers to all our untiring FSF hactivists who worked behind this project. CK Raju Thrissur

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Re: A veiwpoint about FSF's campaign
by Vihan Pandey 18 Jan '07

18 Jan '07

> http://blogs.gnome.org/view/ryanl/2006/12/30/0 > > This article *_indirectly_* speaks about the dominance > of Non-Free software right from the early years of > computing, and also recognizes the efforts of FSF to > make users realize, that Non-Free isn't any good. > Perhaps, it speaks about being "It works!" / "It > should work whatsoever" approach. Interesting view point, and yes it does speak ``about the dominance of Non-Free software" however its the same stuff about you need it keep proprietary drivers, firmware etc. in your distro - else it won't work everywhere and will loose popularity. i don't think this guy really gets why gnewsense or ututo are being pushed. You NEED the world to know you need a COMPLETELY Free(as in Freedom) Operating System(yes that includes a Free BIOS as well). Anything lesser just won't do, and till the time we do have a completely Free(as in Freedom) Operating System we have no choice but to use what's there - but that does not mean we forget the objective of building the system. The minute you say Ubuntu supports everything(including proprietary drivers) the user becomes happy - cool - but then what is the probability of him recognizing the importance of Freedom(if he is unaware of it)? During our freedom struggle resistance to British economic imperialism by encouraging swadeshi cloth(mainly khadi), and paper(though very inferior in quality) was one of the cornerstones of the struggle. People boycotted british goods - plain and simple, why don't we boycott imperialistic hardware? Is it so hard(even for a newbie) to purchase hardware after doing a ``little" bit of homework? Come on, if someone is going to buy a car - they do ask if you get all the necessary spare parts nearby or where's the nearest service center. i think that's what most people forget. Freedom is not restricted to only those who believe in it or are aware of it, it is for all including those who don't care about it. They MUST be made aware of it. And yes, i am very well aware that there are people who couldn't care less and are irritated when you talk about freedom, well you just have to tell them what happens when they don't care - if they ignore you - try again, if they make fun of you try again, if they fight you try harder - then you win. Its only a matter of time. Regards, - vihan

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Kerala's draft IT policy released with lots of incentives for Free Software
by Vimal Joseph 18 Jan '07

18 Jan '07

Kerala's draft IT policy released http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/18/stories/2007011801800700.htm `Aim is to make entire State an IT destination' http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/18/stories/2007011808910400.htm Awareness programmes on copyright planned http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/18/stories/2007011820060400.htm The Draft policy is available for discussion at www.itforum.kerala.gov.in ~vimal

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