steve wrote: > Actually, on more thinking, i realized that the instinct was correct > in this specific case. The reason being, the funds that would be used > to purchase the said user's preference of laptops are public funds ie: > our tax money -- and so I still think, the user's choice is wrong. If > they feel they need a Mac let 'em buy it themselves from their own > money. Public funds should not be used to prefer one vendor > specifically, irrespective of user's preference.
Steve, wonderful observation about the tax fund. We elected this govt. Our govt is not mature yet like in USA or European countries. We made our point clear with the ISO in opposing MS Office XML format. But we lack similar thinking in other areas. Lets make our voice heard clear to the policy makers. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [email protected] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
