Indian State Switches to Linux

Posted by michael on Wednesday November 20, 2002 @04:19AM from the low-cost-high-tech dept.

pamri writes "In a pleasant and surprising move, the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, has opted to switch to Linux from Microsoft for its Gyandooth (intranet in Dhar district connecting rural cybercafes catering to the everyday needs of the masses) programme. What is more surprising is that the state's Chief Minister Digvijay Singh personally conveyed this to Bill Gates. A choice quote: 'For us it is not a question of Microsoft versus Linux. It is just a matter of choosing between a free software and a monopoly. We feel that when we are putting public information out in the open, then it should not be through a proprietary software.'"

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Indians rule!!! by riven1128 · 2002-11-20 04:24 · Score: 0, Offtopic

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Re: Troll URL by tomhudson · 2002-11-20 05:24 · Score: 1, Offtopic

You looked at Goatse! You looked at Goatse! Neener Neener Neener! You looked at Goatse! </quote>
No, I didn't.
I'm not stupid enough to click on a URL posted by an AC with NC (no clue)
But, sure, I'll play with the ugly little AC trolls like you once in a while. Someone has to. It's fun. And your posting style makes me smile :-)
Re:Cyber-cafes will never change from pirated WinX by IamTheRealMike · 2002-11-20 07:48 · Score: 1, Offtopic

As it is, IMHO you definately put the ass in assume.

Wow, thanks! I have a new favourite putdown!