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Indian State Encourages Microsoft Removal

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the another-12,500-bites-the-dust dept.

cultrhetor writes "The New York Times reports that the communist government in the Indian state of Kerala is trying to remove Microsoft from its public institutions, as part of a campaign against monopolistic corporations. From the article: 'schools and public offices across the state are being encouraged to install free software systems instead of purchasing Microsoft's Windows programs. "It is well-known that Microsoft wants to have a monopoly in the field of computer technology. Naturally, being a democratic and progressive government, we want to encourage the spread of free software," M. A. Baby, the state's education minister, said by telephone.' The government is not banning Microsoft, but it is actively encouraging all 12,500 public schools in the state to install Linux."

3 of 298 comments (clear)

  1. FreeDOS for everyone! by BadAnalogyGuy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I installed Debian Etch a couple weeks back and was impressed with the progress it has made in installability. Good luck to Keralans with their Linux adventure!

  2. CAD Tools by xander_zone_xxx · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    But what about the CAD tools for electronics(etc) if the dump M$ out? Are there any comprehensive and easy to use tools in Linux ?

  3. God's own Country wants Linux! by cowbud · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well I guess there is nothing more to say there, Microsoft is officially seen by India as Satan's hell spawn. When God's Own Country chooses the people follow!

    http://www.gods-own-country.info/