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<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2>hi,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>We would like to
take guidance from fsf-i on this . We consider fsf-i and important organisation
which can guide us...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>We cant go to fsug
for guidance as it is a mailing list only . FSUG is nice meeting point , but its
not a organisation. Its not the only group working on things related to free
software..in blr..I request fsf-i to consider this people with their own names
as a possitive thing..rather than a divisive thing...let a thousand flowers of
freedom bloom...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008></SPAN><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT
face=Arial size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>For example
slumdweller folks are not fsug , though some of us are in fsug
..there are others from aidindia.org , ambedkar youth in the local area
..who are not of fsug..and also it has two aspects : free software +
marginalised community empowerment...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>When we want to do a
program we call our selves 'volunteers for free software, karnatka ' [ with fsug
and slumdweller banners and with due credit to others particpating ]. Does FSF-I
consider this to be in the right spirit. This is basically to ensure a
neutral name...and not one overarching name .if u feel its not right ..please
suggest your views on this..we will work under your
guidance...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>Should any free
software activity in karantaka happen in the name of FSUG. It is also very
clear that fsug is not an organisation..</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>What about other
folks like Kannada bloggers , aidindia who want to work with us..when we do
joint programmes..</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial size=2>I see from the
statement of fsf-i that anybody is free to form their own group and work for
free software in bangalore, karnataka. FSF-I will guide
them.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2>thanks</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=619480808-01122008><FONT face=Arial
size=2>senthil</FONT></SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>