--- Ashok Iyer ashok_linux@yahoo.com wrote:
On one hand the government gives away awards and Players from developed nations are taking a keen interest in the Simputer but our government does not seem to bother and is sleeping!!
[snip] I agree with u on this 1 Dear Ashok. But among this Beaucratic mess......is there ny1 who can stand out and make a difference.....???
Never the less....letz not get disheartened in this country where most pple takes thingz for granted. Lets do our best in our own spheres to make sure that Freedom of Thought/Speech/Access to information prevail.....in our own small wayz.
GNU has taught us a lot....now lets do our bit to educate the rest.
What about the Simputer project's request of waiving taxes, excise duty etc. on the Simputer so that >the overall cost to the end user can be below $200?
[snip] Dear Ashok...;) I aint a spin doctor...but lemme assure u, there r pple workin behind the scenes to get the show on the road.
Lets keep our fingers crossed and do our own small bit. thingz hav a way of workin their way out.
Trevor Warren
This award, at best, seems to be a big eye wash, like most government initiatives are.
-- Ashok
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