On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM, kenneth gonsalves <[email protected]>wrote:
> > > > Did anyone try BOSS Linux > > IMNSHO it is crap. > > > you could check the latest version 4.0. i would, however, suggest that yoy give your postal address and ask for a copy. you can send a mail to [email protected] or to my id [email protected] as of now, the "crap" has been used (a) to generate photo i-cards by tripura electoral commission -- gimp on boss platform was the alternative chosen for ms & photoshop in 400 plus desktops used by at least twice the no of operators/govt staff. training, implementation, usage and final delivery were done in 2 1/2 months, thanks to support from Tripura IT Directorate and some of their enthusiastic members. (b) in 130 plus desktops in BSNL Hyderabad who floated a tender for linux compatible desktops, opting for BOSS compatibility certification. The vendor may not be keen on resolving driver and related issues, but cdac hyd and the active/knowledgeable in-house team are working together to ensure sustained operations. (c) other installations include Indian Navy, some of the NIC centres, etc., issues arise -- work is being done on getting them resolved. srinivasan cdac chennai _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
