Fsf-friends June 2008

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Java is Free - 100%, Java Trap is broken
by Praveen A 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

"Yesterday was a landmark that plenty of us have been working towards for nearly a decade. As MR and I have been indicating for a while now, the remaining obstacles to a fully compatible and Free implementation of Java SE have all been removed by efforts like renegotiating the terms for the source of Java 2D and various community members (Sun and others) re-implementing some of the other code." http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/free_compatible_java_at_last It is indeed a great great day for the Free Software community and a great example of the rewards for standing up for our values. Kudos to all who worked behind this milestone. Next is flash -> www.getgnash.org Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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More Microsoft in the classroom?
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

Microsoft India Plans New Educational Prospects By ChannelTimes Staff Mumbai, Jun 4, 2008 Microsoft India has announced an investment renewal of US $20 million in the education space over the next five years. The company has also renewed its commitment to the India chapter of 'Partners in Learning' - its global educational program, which allows students, teachers, and institutions to reach their full potential. Microsoft's stated mission for education is to empower people to realize their social and economic potential by enabling access to quality education experiences for all through technology. In the next phase of 'Partners in Learning' in India, Microsoft will aim to address national education priorities by partnering with governments and introducing a focus on three core programs: Innovative Teachers, Innovative Students, and Innovative Schools. Announcing the program expansion, Jean-Philippe Courtois, president, Microsoft, said, "We believe that investing in education is the most effective way to help young people achieve their potential. India, with its wealth of human capital, can achieve a great deal - not just for itself, but for the world at large - if the intelligence and potential of its youth is harnessed. Through Partners in Learning, we aim to encourage the use of technology in the classroom to make learning exciting and relevant for the 21st century." 'Partners in Learning' is vital education initiative under Microsoft's Unlimited Potential, the company's global effort to creating sustained social and economic opportunity for everyone. The other efforts that look at transforming education in India include investments in institutions, teachers, and students. As a direct investment to improve the employability quotient of students, Microsoft India has also trained faculty members to teach advanced industry technologies - indirectly reaching more than 80 per cent of all engineering students. The company has also created a platform for faculty to share and adopt best practices from professors around the globe. http://www.channeltimes.com/India/News/Microsoft_India_Plans_New_Educationa… -- Frederick FN Noronha * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org * Phone +91-832-2409490 Cell +91-9970157402 (sometimes out of range) http://www.youtube.com/user/fredericknoronha

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by Mahadeo Bajaj 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

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An Open letter on OOXML happenings in India
by Praveen A 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

It is time of Open Letters, this time it is from Dr Deepak Phatak of IIT Bombay. "With reference to the recent happenings in connection with the ISO standardization process of OOXML, actions by or on behalf of Microsoft have caused me deep pain and hurt. Apart from the personal anguish, these actions have tarnished the name of my Institute along with that of several other organizations represented on our committee. In my opinion, these actions go well beyond the behavioral boundaries for a commercial entity. some of these amount to interference with the governance process of a sovereign country. Luckily, wiser and experienced people are in-charge of governance of the nation. However, as a humble teacher and a proud Indian, I wish to register a strong and visible protest." It is a really long post, but surely worth reading. It will give you an insight into a real and personal experience by a professor in one of the most respected instituitions of our country. Read full letter at http://deepakphatak.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-is.html Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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AJAX pioneer Jesse James Garrett talks about Free Software
by Praveen A 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Todays Hindu Bangalore edition carries an interview with Jesse James Garrett and a quote from the article about Free Software: And what does a self-made man like him think about the Free Software movement? "Tell me if my metaphor makes sense," he says, as he proceeds to compare it to a large ball atop a hill which needs an initial push before it gathers momentum. "I think the movement is coming of age and is extremely important. Based on sharing of ideas, it is integral to any innovation and growth," he explains animatedly. Full story http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/02/stories/2008060250750200.htm Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Re: [Fsf-friends] [FSUG-Bangalore] India appealed ISO OOXML Decision?
by Praveen A 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

2008/5/31 Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind(a)gmail.com>: > Anyway happy moments for the FSUG bangalore. Our candle light vigil > demanding India to appeal ISO decision was a huge success Thanks everyone for supporting our campaign and candle light vigil !! We need to continue the momentum generated with this success to more avenues. Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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