i cannot agree with Mr. santhosh VS.
the must work for the benefits of society.(*utilize the intellectual property thus generated, bring benefits of Information Technology to Society *) but there is some mismatch in the statement most of the C-DIT and CDAC projects are based on proprietary system. That's why last week i asked *what is our government policy towards free software?* *[OT] last week my brother asked "How can we ensure that the free software and free information will not promote terrorists?"*[?] http://www.cdac.in/html/about/mission.asp C-DAC's Mission statement has evolved after deep thought and in consultation with the members of C-DAC. The Mission Statement as defined below, reflects the fabric and character of C-DAC and integrates in the fulfillment of C-DAC's Vision. - To carve out a niche in the global arena of advanced Information Technology and enhance our brand image. - To continue to create and deploy the finest talent in our quest for further expanding the frontiers of High Performance Computing and Communication Technologies and its applications. - To achieve rapid and effective spread of knowledge by overcoming language barriers using Natural Language oriented computing and Multimedia Technologies. - *To share our vast reservoir of experience for education and knowledge enrichment in the field of Information Technology.* - To *utilize the intellectual property thus generated, bring benefits of Information Technology to Society, by converting it into an exciting business opportunity and establishing a self-sustaining and wealth creating operation* http://www.cdit.org/index/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=54 The focus of C-DIT is based on certain themes in line with the changes in the realms of science, technology and the society at large Cultural Customisation Ensuring visual, audio and linguistic localization of information technology systems Malayalam as Administrative Language To evolve technology support for ensuring use of Malayalam as administrative language Digital Heritage Archiving To develop and popularise tools and processes for archiving heritage information IT for the Disabled To evolve strategies to ensure that the disabled are not left out of the benefits of cyber revolution *Freedom in Software* To promote the technical, ethical and economic advantages of free software Media Convergence To promote the seamless integration of different media formats, technologies and their delivery Edutainment To realise convergence of library, laboratory and playground through possibilities of the new media Techno Creativity To explore creative avenues in technological advancements --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For details visit the website: www.ilug-tvm.org or the google group page: http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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