On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM, Vinayak Kulkarni <
kulkarnivd2...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
> (.. mostly all of them use pirated copies of the software).
> They are more comfortable with that.
>
You have some wrong interpretation of Free Software in mind..
Its "Free" as in Freedom not "Free Of Cost"
Hi Mayuresh
>>Freedom to view source and change software is one thing that is often
>>stated as important differentiator. While that is great for technical
>>people, it is nearly immaterial for non technical ones.
>>It's time we try and state some real differentiators that matter to
>>people. Cos
Hi,
--- On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Vinayak Kulkarni
wrote:
| I told them regarding other Free and Open Source Alternative
\--
They are not alternatives.
The very basic principle, ideology, and philosophy of source code that
we so truly believe in is the most important thing. Whatever the
Dear Vinayak,
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:02 PM, Vinayak Kulkarni <
kulkarnivd2...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
> Despite of telling all the advantages of Linux and FOSS software (.. so
> called Freedom)(..I know I am rude here) to him, he refused and said that he
> will go with XP+Hotel mgmt software wh
Hi Dnyaraj
Thanks for the information.
I now come to know that where I fell short while convincing that canteen guy.
But now let us keep this case aside and focus on what Mayuresh has said.
>>Costs don't help win users over a sufficiently long period of time. One
>>reason could be piracy. But lo
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Vinayak Kulkarni <
kulkarnivd2...@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
> Hi Dnyaraj
>
Its Dnyanraj.. :)
>
> What should we and foss do in such cases.
>
> once again I have case to discuss (.. do not get angry as I have many more
> cases to discuss. :) )
>
> Engineering colleges u
Dnyanraj
sorry for my typing mistake.
Thanks for the information.
Vinayak D. Kulkarni
(Col_VIN)
--- On Thu, 30/9/10, Dnyanraj Mali wrote:
From: Dnyanraj Mali
Subject: Re: [PLUG] FOSS Activity and Non-Technical People
To: "Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List"
Date: Thursday, 30 September
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 05:34:37PM +0530, Dnyanraj Mali wrote:
> source e.g. frequent blue screen, virus problems, software ones developed by
Precisely such are the things that will get a buy-in from common people
than any amount of philosophy.
I remember telling a relative about Linux, who was t
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 07:21:58PM +0530, Vinayak Kulkarni wrote:
> When we raised this issue in our college, our administration said that when
> they are ready to pay then why we should worry about this issue.
On the contrary I also know of colleges that do show openness to try out
alternatives.
Richard Mathew Stallman (RMS), founder of the GNU project and the Free
Software Foundation, had delivered a keynote address after the inaugural
session (at 5 PM on Friday, 10 Sept 2010) of a National Conference on Free
Software in Education during 10-12 September 2010 at Tagore Centenary Hall,
Kozh
On Thursday 30 September 2010 07:34 PM, Dnyanraj Mali wrote:
> But i would like to say that colleges follow university rules, if linux is
> in your syllabus they'll have to install it..(this is problem in our
> education system)
As far as I know, Pune University don't make a rule for any p
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