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Indian State Switches to Linux

Posted by michael on 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.'"

12 of 541 comments (clear)

  1. FP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Fisrt Post fp fp fp!

  2. Hellafuckinyeah, baby! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    This is fucking great!

  3. BSD IS DEAD, BITCHES by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic



    Boo-yah!



  4. FT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    In a pleasant and surprising move

    What is so objectionable about foreign trade $'s?

  5. Awright! by Evil+Adrian · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Apu is pleased.

    --
    evil adrian
    1. Re:Awright! by Doomrat · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      oh yeh cuz he iz indian too lmao

      'tard.

    2. Re:Awright! by Evil+Adrian · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Wow, you got the joke!!!

      'tard.

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      evil adrian
  6. Let the racist comments begin... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Perhaps this may be flamebait, but over the past two days, there have been a sharp rise in racist comments. (See the Ask Slashdot, about the student looking for a job).

    Please refrain from making any racist comments in this story. We don't care.

  7. Indians rule!!! by riven1128 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    EOM

  8. Better catch this one... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    THIS IS MY RIFLE. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My
    rifle is my best friend. It is my life, I must master it as I must
    master my life.

    My rifle, without me is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must
    fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than the enemy who is
    trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...

    My rifle and myself know that what counts in war is not the rounds we
    fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it
    is the hits that count. We will hit...

    My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will
    learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its
    parts, its accessories, its sight and its barrel. I will ever guard it
    against the ravage of weather and damage. I will keep my rifle clean
    and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each
    other. We will...

    Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders
    of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of
    my life.

  9. Re: Troll URL by tomhudson · · 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 :-)

  10. Re:Cyber-cafes will never change from pirated WinX by IamTheRealMike · · Score: 1, Offtopic

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

    Wow, thanks! I have a new favourite putdown!