[FSF India] Re: [Reader-list] Re: [LIG] Re: WB Govt ties up with MSFT

[Joy Chatterjee]

"Where as in case of GNU/Linux anyone can add the Indian Language layer 
depending on the needs."
Its all theory but in reality MS Office has a hindi version but any Linux 
software do not have any hindi version, Quark Express is also working on a 
hindi version but Linux doesn't even have any publishing software like 
QuarkExpress (and also web designing software), forget about Indian versions.
It is more over frustrating to see that there is no alternative of server 
end bitstream technology for easy viewing of indian web pages in Linux. But 
truth is IE has!

So I don't know how Linux people claim that Linux has more scope in Indian 
language, where as proprietary models are already working on it !!!

Joy



At 12:48 PM 8/6/01 +0530, Prakash Advani wrote:
>Dear Raju,
>
>This is execellent if everyone can send out this document to their respective
>state goverments. I hope modifications to the documents are allowed and
>encouraged  GPL ? ;-)
>
>I would also recommend you add something about localisation issues. In case
>of Proprietory operating systems localisation is decided by the company only
>if they see $$$$ coming in not in the interest of the people. Where as in
>case of GNU/Linux anyone can add the Indian Language layer depending on the
>needs. In fact all the localisation efforts so far have been started with
>Goverments funds (CDAC/NCST). By putting their efforts GNU/Linux they funds
>would be better utilised.
>
>Regards
>Prakash
>
>On Sunday 05 August 2001 12:23, Raju Mathur wrote:
> > Here's a prototype letter which can be sent to any State government
> > which plans to tie-up with MS for e-governance.  I am making it as
> > general-purpose as possible so that more people are willing to sign
> > it: this is not a time for family squabbles.  I'd appreciate any
> > additions/enhancements which can be made to this letter.  URL's
> > highlighting the points discussed would also be a great idea.  Not
> > being an activist, I cannot suggest the proper methods for getting
> > this letter signed and circulated to the right authorities.
> >
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