[Fsf-india] Different kinds of freedom...
Frederick Noronha
fred@bytesforall.org
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 23:35:03 +0530 (IST)
This comment below mine comes from Arun M, who is looking after the admin
work of the Free Software Foundation-India. I wish we could somehow build
bridges between those in a position to create useful software... and those
who are trying hard to apply it in a developmental context. FN
On Sun, 14 Apr 2002, Arun M wrote:
> > Incidentally, the ICT-for-Development network is debating
> > a lot on how IT (and Communication Technologies) can help
> > promote development. Perhaps there's need for more from the
> > GNU/Linux lobby to linkup with this network. This is a campaign
> > where Free Software has a *lot* to offer. We win the battle
> > in convincing this network hands down, because the profit-is-not-all
> > approach works very well when the issue of three-fourths of the
> > human race (that is currently out in the cold) is at stake. FN
>
> This is a very important issue. I believe these projects will be
> helping a bringing computing to lot of people and Free Software
> community should actively involve and bring Free Software messages
> to more people. Also these developmental agencies can help us in
> our fight to protect Freedom of people. I would like to request
> Frederick to initiate active discussions and programs in this regards.
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