On Sat, 2002-12-14 at 13:37, Benj wrote: > This is what I envisioned GNU/Linux to be for our country as soon as I > understood what free software meant. May it become more instrumental in > wealth creation, education, and freedom for our developing nation. >
this is very possible in my opinion. and i also think that members of the mailing list could be the pioneers in taking linux from the hands of those who just want to experiment on their computers to the grassroots level - the comsci students, the computer enthusiasts, and the like. this could be done in cooperation with the universities around the Philippines to promote open source software, and not only Linux as is. there is already a growing trend in the people interested in linux which starts from IT learning centers that offer short courses and even full programs for computer learning that include linux. at the same time as taking linux to the grassroots, some of the professionals _could_ also be swayed from the proprietary software realm towards the trends of open source it there were more visible linux+business related affairs such as corporate trade shows, seminars, symposia, etc. maybe the more senior pluggers could organize some things to this effect, because the practical implications of using open source over proprietary software are very much appreciated today. ;) and yes, it does help to be a zealot in pioneering endeavors such as these IMHO. ;) -- -=[mikhail]=- _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
