On Friday 11 February 2011 08:44 AM, Vivek Khurana wrote:
Hi!
2011/2/2 Guru गुरु<[email protected]>:
I heard that MHRD has recently asked institutions to specify FOSS
alternatives to proprietary software in syllabus. does anyone know the
source of thsi info
The there is a directive but no stipulation from MHRD. I managed to
get hold of a copy of the directive addressed to central educational
institutes and AICTE. the directive states that institutes should
explore open source alternatives before adopting proprietary software.
I am attaching the copy received at one of the central institutions.
regards
Vivek
this is great. along with the open standards policy (and notification of
standards), this doc should be shared with every govt dept, educational
institutions ... so that they look at FOSS as the default and any use of
proprietary sw to be explained/justified.
Vivek, thanks also for your time/support for the Karnataka Dept of Tech
Edu syllabus revision efforts... we will be in touch with you for
inputs/support ...
regards
Guru
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