[ILUG-BOM] [OT] An appeal

[Rohit Baisakhiya]

On 8/16/06, Debarshi 'Rishi' Ray <debarshi.ray at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > As a result FSF India does not have these extra funds at
> > this moment.  We thought of bringing this to the notice of free
> > software community, and explore the possibility of support. This is an
> > appeal to contribute to FSF India.  Since we do not have enough time
> > to make alternative arrangements we seek your active support at this
> > needy hour.  Even if the support is small from each of you, if more
> > people give a small sum, we will be able to make sure this will
> > happen.  The additional required budget is around Rs. 150,000/- (or
> > around $3000/-).  If you also know any one who could sponsor a ticket
> > or part of the ticket do let us know.
> >
> > The conference registration was kept free and we thought we could
> > manage well with our earlier budgets.  Conference registration
> > continues to be free, but do consider sending donations.  You may also
> > consider becoming taking fellowship (http://www.gnu.org.in/fellowship).
>
> Apart from that, if every member of this list donates Rs. 50 each, the
> problem will be suitably resolved. After all what is Rs. 50 for the
> future of the license which has been the cornerstone of FOSS for so
> many years.


No problems at all !!



Regards,
> Debarshi
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> That's deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?"
>
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Regards,
Rohit Baisakhiya