2009/6/28 Dinesh Shah (દિનેશ શાહ/दिनेश शाह) <[email protected]>: > Easwar, > > On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Easwar Hariharan<[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> Krishnakant:This is not being done by Infy,rather Nandan Nilekani has >> resigned from Infy and taken up responsibilities in government. >> >> BTW,nice to know I'm not the only one who's concerned about the >> potential implications of the database et al being buggy Microsoft >> software.I was wondering if I was becoming paranoid. >> >> IMO,the main issue is whether the database holding the details of >> name,address,fingerprints etc is fully secure.Apparently after >> everything is said and done,NIC will take over administration of the >> database.Considering that they can't even build websites compatible >> with multiple browsers,and reports of Chinese cracking >> Defence,Home,Intelligence agencies websites,emails et al are very >> regular,I wonder what would be the fate if a terrorist organization >> would crack this database and create an artificial ID and wreak havoc. >> >> I think we need a national conversation in the FOSS space on >> this,consequently I'm forwarding this to Pune LUG too. > > I have put together a blog post that may interest you. > > http://dineshah.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/citizen-identification-system/ > > I don't think any Indian LUG has enough muscle or clout to make an > iota of change policy decision.
I didn't say a single Indian LUG.I meant to involve people who DO have clout,which is possible when the discussion reaches the maximum number of people. :) > > Remember Indian LUGs are not Pirate Party of Sweden. :-) > >> Regards, >> Easwar >> Registered Linux user #442065 > Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065 _______________________________________ Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List
