Linux in schools

[Stan Vincent]

I am a newbie to linux-ubuntu.
I have been using it for the past couple of months and
I like it.

Recently I saw an article in one of the regional
websites. Being my place of birth I am quite
fascinated by the news. The news item is posted below.
Thought I would share this info.

Kerala schools to log in to Linux
Wednesday, August 30, 2006 | MP

The LDF government in the state is launching a
campaign to promote free software like Linux in govt
aided schools and colleges. Kerala's Education
Minister stated the move as a campaign against
monopoly in the software industry.“We are not against
Microsoft and have not banned it. What we are opposing
is monopoly and we’re going to encourage free
software,” he said. The govt has proposed the usage of
Linux software in 12,500 high schools.

http://www.my-kerala.com/cgi-bin/n/viewnews.cgi?newsid1156920419,22892,


Regards,
Stan

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