> 1. Free knowledge! > a. Using free formats e.g. ODF, PDF, etc. > b. Using non-free formats e.g. .DOC, etc.
> 1a. Free knowledge using free formats > i. Using free tools - e.g. OOo > ii. Using non-free tools - e.g. Wordperfect In my opinion, free knowledge can only be obtained by 1a. However, free knowledge can be manipulated using 1a-i and 1a-ii both. And if Freed is focusing on knowledge, as such, using non-free tools should also be discussed to reach out to a broader audience. > Lets say we are talking about (1). To many people, using 1a and 1b are > good enough. To these people we might need to explain why open formats and standards are so important for knowledge. That could be a tangible goal for Freed -- workshops/discussions on how closed formats are harming the knowledge economy, especially in the Indian scenario. But, yes -- I agree with Kenneth and Sandip. Focusing completely on a social revolution is not what can be achieved by such a forum. Probably Freed 2008 can have a large number of discussions/presentations discussing the application of FOSS in the knowledge economy. It can kick start a parallel forum/body to take this initiative forward -- if one does not already exist. But as an ongoing event, Freed should remain a FOSS (focusing on s/w) event. Saurabh. -- http://nandz.blogspot.com http://foodieforlife.blogspot.com _______________________________________________ Freed mailing list [email protected] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/freed
