Friends,
We have been making various attempts to create opportunities for Linux deployments and have met with mixed successes. Recently, thinking that RTI can be used as a tool for entering the Government sector, we used this tool and have stopped/postponed one implementation, where we feel Linux can be the option, whereas the user has opted for win$ only.
We feel that a small group, what is also called a "special interest group" could be created that can take up this activity strongly.
After the RTI is filed and the response received, there is need of a follow-up that would involve technical expertise, which the members of this group can provide and this activity can then move forward.
If there is interest in it, please get in touch with me. I am at Delhi and the first case we have got is in delhi itself. Due to legal reasons, its good not to take the name here at this stage, but, this can be a very good beginning for Linux entering into areas that are kept away from it by the "smart fellows" (actually, we may better called them bribed fellows).
This activity, can not only give a good name to the LUGs but also make a real difference in the environment. There may be soon the need of filing cases and taking the matter to a level where the decible level of sound about Linux can grow real big, for the environment to notice it in a very interesting manner.
Once we do some tests at one location, then they can replicated all across the country. RTI can be very interesting for this.
With best wishes for Unity in thinking, feeling and action.
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On Tuesday 29 Jan 2008, Sudhir Gandotra wrote:
Friends,
We have been making various attempts to create opportunities for Linux deployments and have met with mixed successes. Recently, thinking that RTI can be used as a tool for entering the Government sector, we used this tool and have stopped/postponed one implementation, where we feel Linux can be the option, whereas the user has opted for win$ only.
We feel that a small group, what is also called a "special interest group" could be created that can take up this activity strongly.
After the RTI is filed and the response received, there is need of a follow-up that would involve technical expertise, which the members of this group can provide and this activity can then move forward.
If there is interest in it, please get in touch with me. I am at Delhi and the first case we have got is in delhi itself. Due to legal reasons, its good not to take the name here at this stage, but, this can be a very good beginning for Linux entering into areas that are kept away from it by the "smart fellows" (actually, we may better called them bribed fellows).
This activity, can not only give a good name to the LUGs but also make a real difference in the environment. There may be soon the need of filing cases and taking the matter to a level where the decible level of sound about Linux can grow real big, for the environment to notice it in a very interesting manner.
Once we do some tests at one location, then they can replicated all across the country. RTI can be very interesting for this. [snip]
So which Linux will they be installing? Is it OK to install Fedora or Ubuntu or Debian there?
Regards,
-- Raju
On 29-Jan-08, at 5:11 PM, Raj Mathur wrote:
Once we do some tests at one location, then they can replicated all across the country. RTI can be very interesting for this. [snip]
So which Linux will they be installing? Is it OK to install Fedora or Ubuntu or Debian there?
afaik only rhel or suse are recognised as operating systems by the govt (dgse?)
On Tuesday 29 January 2008 14:02, Sudhir Gandotra wrote:
Friends,
We have been making various attempts to create opportunities for Linux deployments and have met with mixed successes. Recently, thinking that RTI can be used as a tool for entering the Government sector, we used this tool and have stopped/postponed one implementation, where we feel Linux can be the option, whereas the user has opted for win$ only.
We feel that a small group, what is also called a "special interest group" could be created that can take up this activity strongly.
There is such a group. It's called the FSF. And they have an Indian branch.
After the RTI is filed and the response received, there is need of a follow-up that would involve technical expertise, which the members of this group can provide and this activity can then move forward.
If there is interest in it, please get in touch with me. I am at Delhi and the first case we have got is in delhi itself. Due to legal reasons, its good not to take the name here at this stage, but, this can be a very good beginning for Linux entering into areas that are kept away from it by the "smart fellows" (actually, we may better called them bribed fellows).
This activity, can not only give a good name to the LUGs but also make a real difference in the environment. There may be soon the need of filing cases and taking the matter to a level where the decible level of sound about Linux can grow real big, for the environment to notice it in a very interesting manner.
You are playing the exact game that the closed sw companies would love you to play. court cases with fat lawyer fees, patents, ad wars etc. You have certainly got things upside down. You know why FOSS has achieved success? cause people were improving the product while the closed companies were doing what you plan to do.
Once we do some tests at one location, then they can replicated all across the country. RTI can be very interesting for this.
Pity the guy who gets a govt. contract after screwing the officers.
On Jan 29, 2008 2:02 PM, Sudhir Gandotra sudhir@openlx.com wrote:
Friends,
We have been making various attempts to create opportunities for Linux deployments and have met with mixed successes. Recently, thinking that RTI can be used as a tool for entering the Government sector, we used this tool and have stopped/postponed one implementation, where we feel Linux can be the option, whereas the user has opted for win$ only.
There was an NGO in Pune, who posted in the PLUG about their efforts to get information from the state education dept. You could get in touch with them. I will see if I still have their co-ordinates and send you an email off-list.
All the best with your initiative.
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