On Fri, 2002-09-20 at 19:01, Soumyadip Modak wrote: > Yeah i think that rms might get the wb government to embrace linux. The > government retains the colonial mindset, and accepts whatever the "bideshi > sahebs" suggest. So probably rms would achieve more. Anyway, it sure would > be a great advertisement for linux/ open source software in general, and > ilug cal in particular.
errr.... don't say that in front of rms - he might explode ;) it is gnu/linux and it is free software > But the funds problem crops up. And we can't get sponsors, coz we ain't > ready to register ourselves as an organisation :( > and now the bad news :( rms will not be able to make it this time however, he will come in his next trip provided that he is not sponsored by a LUG - he keeps himself detached from any LUG - so, I don't know what options we have - maybe, a Kolkata chapter of FSF India... or something similar :??? -iti- sayamindu -- Sayamindu Dasgupta http://www.peacefulaction.org/sayamindu/ Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email is intended for the use of the individual addressee(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or unsuitable for overly sensitive persons with low self-esteem, no sense of humour, or irrational religious beliefs. If you have received this email in error, you are required to shred it immediately, add some nutmeg, three egg whites and a dessertspoonful of caster sugar. Whisk until soft peaks form, then place in a a warm oven for 40 minutes. Remove promptly and let stand for 2 hours before adding some decorative kiwi fruit and cream. Then notify me immediately by return email and eat the original message. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/help/faq_list.html
