On Dec 18, 2007 2:38 PM, Venkat Mangudi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Done... > > 89% say yes... We should support FOSS. But then, is it necessary to take > PC penetration to the next level? I am not so sure about that. > > Should India support free software to take PC penetration to the next level? > Yes 89% > No 10% > Can't say 1%
I would say that FOSS can be "very helpful" (though not "necessary") in taking PC penetration to the next level because it provides legal and affordable alternatives to expensive proprietary software. Today, I can buy a PC for Rs 10,000 but buying a proprietary office suite will cost me another 12,000 rupees. That's the reason why HDFC, ICICI and many others are moving to OpenOffice. Venky
