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Old 20-09-2007, 09:15 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Default Re: Free Software Compulsory in India!

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thing is windows has forcefully dominated the scene. and ppl will shy to use anything.
This is what the govt wants to do with linux now, So you get out of MS monopoly and get in a govt monopoly, from the frying pan to the burning stove.

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so i believe this move is correct. once the person gets familiar wid all things, he then has choice.
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The idea is to tell people that there is a REAL FREE ALTERNATIVE to stealing a propriety OS.
Alternative to what, since the people wud only be taught linux, what does it mean, that Linux is the OS, the only OS, In such a case all of it comes full circle.
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how may first timers do you know wud try out OSS by themselves? none, at least as to what i haf seen. so a forceful intro to the OSS is necessary at this level so that they become capable to choosing something at a later stage (mebbe at the professional level)
That is a misconception, there are people who want to go legit and can go an extra mile for it as well. But you can not force them to take stands.

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So are you going to ask students to CHOOSE?
Exactly and this is what the movement of freedom is all about, is it not.

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Forcing everyone to learn Windows (that too on illegal systems) is ok I guess, is it?
No because that would be the same story with different characters. And why do you think like a Sith Lord, If I am not with you, does not mean I am against you

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unless the monopoly is forcefuly countered the end user has no choice!!
If you use force to defeat force, what is the difference between you and the first person

Take a simple example, The students should given a hands on experience on all OSs for some time say 3 months/OS and they should be allowed to make the choice.

If we can allow a person who has just passed class 10, to choose between Science, Commerce and Arts, what is the big problem with choice of OS.
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