Well, if Microsoft can buy iso and standardisation bodies of many countries, then ... you can fill in the blanks here. I hope a monopoly like Microsoft cannot buy CPIM policy, but you never know in this time of somersaults with SEZ and ADB loan policies. Can some of left friends here confirm if there is indeed a change in the views of the progressive parties stand?

On Jan 3, 2009 9:33 AM, "Sebin Jacob" <sebinajacob@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > Hail the CPI(M) led LF govt. They have demonstrated how free and proprietery > > softwares can...

Praveen,

That is what the party in claiming, at least as per the ie report.

"The new party policy will be a judicious mix of both free and proprietary software," said an IT professional who attended the Sunday's meeting.

I was refering to it. (pun intended.)

Panchayath computerisation might be a judicious mix of both free and proprietary software!

Sebin

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