On Saturday 15 March 2003 07:32, Saswata Banerjee & Associates wrote:
It is not always easy to stick to only free software for websites. For all we know, the server they use to host the site may be a commercial server which runs iis or something.
Also, the site is probably designed by commercial design firms, who may not have the ability to do it under free software systems. I doubt if any corporate will take a decision of changing their server and website design firms just because they work on proprietory software. In most cases, the users do not know the difference anyway.
I dont think so. The Purpose of a technical magizine is to educate and update it's users. It means that the editors must have a thorough understanding of the issues affecting users, bussinesses, etc. Without this understanding they are merely in it for a fast buck and will be spreading mis information.
What is more important is whether the design of the website supports non-propertory browsers like mozila, konquor, etc. If being a Linux magazine, it runs a website that only supports IE, then we all have a reason to fry (not just flame) them, otherwise, I dont think it is important enough.
Wether their website supports other browsers or not is a minor quibble. The real issue here is are they aware about Libre software. If they are they should have been using GNU software. Libre software is about keeping knowledge open and useable for the benefit of all. This is the only issue that is important. The opensource movement very convienently forgets this issue. The recent SCO shenanigans should be an eye opener.
I havent as yet read the mag. Therfore my comments maybe way off. I intend to read it on Sunday.
rgds jtdsouz@softhome.net