> > > also there is fun in making a custom distro and especially making it work > > on your own hardware, > > What's the fun in it? Open source means contribution irrespective of how > you can. >
fun has many connotations the one i meant was being happy doing it , not something like making fun out of someones effort . > but again there is a cost to you and your company > > maintaining the Distro , which must be factored in somewhere before you > > start opening things up. > > There is cost involved in whatever you start. Running these mailing > lists cost but someone is paying for this right. Even getting education > costs. > again wanted to point at the budgeting for the resources and the effort it will take to maintain. > >> Guys, please reply as I am looking for people to join me to work on > this. > >> Niam Computech is the first company in India to take such an initiative > and > >> we are 100% self-bootstrapped (as of now). > >> > > > > hmm i have doubts about your claims, i think companies like Esys and > many > > more tried this before , first rule in a community engagement never claim > > i/we are so and so .. it does not matter who you are or what we you do , > > Please advise what can be used than we and I? > be yourself you be just fine > > your product and services will speak about you , also looking at the > > development of the ecosystem it will happen once you have the critical > mass. > > Obviously. > its is so obvious but people tend to forget and get focus on the paraphernalia so much that they miss the point , if you are aware and focussed on this part good for you. > > > > > there are many other critical things to the game ....some time later. > > > > i suggest you read this article > > http://jace.zaiki.in/2012/06/26/technology-outsource-vs-open-source to > > begin with. > > > Everyone has different pathway to get to wherever they want to go. I > liked the article but I don't understand how is it related to Ubuntu and > PCs. Hasgeek guys are great. If it is community (we) but was started by > one guy (I). I hope you get my point. > well the point is not who it is what , will wait and watch . -Satya * * _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc