Hi,
The popular malayalam computer magazine, ITLokham has called for a discussion on about "free softwares". The editorial of the current issue says Computer users are still in confusion about switching to Free softwares. So we wish to start a discussion on this. Please send us your comments. If your suggestion can be a torch for the still confused users,we are glad to act as a medium for it The current issue contains two article about free softwares. One is the translation of RMS's "Can you trust your computer", (Translation by me). Another article is by Mr. Subodkumar Fadke, modular Infotech pune. He argues that "Anything that is available free is bad". He compares free softwares with clock he got free with a fridge he bought!. (He dontknow anything about issue of freedom at all!!!).
I dont think there is any meaning in responding to the meaningless article by Fudke. But we need to respond to the initiative of the magazine to start a discussion about the free software. The audiance of the magazine is mainly High school and Highersecondary teachers (and students). Please send your comments to the editor, <sidharthan at itlokhammonthly dot com>. It will have some impact on the decision several persons to try GNU/Linux
Sajith VK