>>I am a visiting faculty at various MBA institutes >>in Kochi, and I am disappointed >>to know that my students have never heard >>of Linux (or anything non-Windows).
Many students and common people are not aware that a GNU/Linux operating system exists which is more comfortable and more user friendly than any other proprietary operating systems. Those already heard (but never used it) about GNU/Linux operating system, think that it is something like a rocket science and it is hard to use, and so they keep away from it. >>I tried encouraging them to install Linux, >>but the roadblocks they face in >>that one task deflects them away from this great OS. As a matter of fact, challenges are the real thrill when you use this operating system. You may face road blocks, only then you seek and find a short cut which is more beautiful and more creative than the normal highway. Without a roadblock you will never find a beautiful and easier shortcut. >>However, they were comfortable with using Ubuntu Linux, >>once they see how to go about things. Nice to hear that. After they use and experience what Ubuntu is, try to teach them the philosophy behind "Free Software". There is a big philosophy behind it (which you may already know). Because of that philosophy, Mr. Jos Collin advised to say "GNU/Linux" and not mere "Linux". "Linux" is the kernel inside the "GNU" (Gnu is Not Unix) Operating system. So it should be addressed officially as "GNU/Linux". (And when you talk casually, you may call it anything - GNU or Linux or Ubuntu or Debian etc. that is my personal vision regarding this) >>So my question is this: Can we form a group that helps >>people INSTALL a flavour of Linux? >> >>The help could be by email/phone/in person/any >>remote way one could think of. That's a nice idea. For a personal support you can call any of the phone numbers already given to you in the previous posts. Here I add my mobile number: 7736780769 >>But im talking of about a 100 students in each >>institute, connected via a wireless >>network. So, is there a way for network installation? >> >>It is my understanding that this group stands >>to promote the use of Linux OS among people. >>I believe that students are a base where we can >>start from, so that they can make the change >>at their workplaces, other institutions, >>when they start a business, at their homes, and so on. Your observation is correct. Let us unite to lead an awareness about Free Software among students. ILUG Cochin is driven by the philosophy behind Free Software. There are lots of high tech persons / philosophically motivated persons / highly emotional FS evangelists inside the group. ILUG Cochin always stands for 100% free software and it advices to keep away from non-free software. >>This revolution can have far reaching >>effects. My "Green Salute" for the digital revolution Happy hacking. -- THOMAS M. VAZHAPPILLY ---------------------
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