On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0530
"Linux Lingam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
[...]
> though the software being shown may be gpl or equivalent, and sarai's
> contributions to the foss community commendable,
> i think we must take a call in principle, on the use of proprietary
> software at any foss event in which ILUG-D participates.
> whaddya say?
[...]
Hi,
There are two issues here:
(a) Should ILUG-Delhi allow the use of proprietary software
used for demos/presentations at an event in which it
participates? My opinion is that, unless the presentation
actively promotes proprietary software, we should stay
out of it. Thus, doing a presentation on MS.NET is not
acceptable, but a Powerpoint presentation on Microsoft
Windows is; in my personal opinion, of course.
(b) Should Sarai, as an avowedly FOSS organisation, use
proprietary software in a public demo? My opinion is no,
but again I believe that this should be done through peer
pressure, rather than outright banning. The person in
question uses Linux/KDE on his desktop, which is a large
part of his computing, and dual-boots at home due to his
daughter's addiction to KDE games. He has been considering
switching his laptop too to Linux, so maybe here is an
opportunity.
Regards,
Gora
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