On 05/06/2002 11:31 AM, did Sudhir Gandotra write (doodah! doodah!):
> I think India too needs to take on similar provisions. Perhaps the Linux
> users, through the LUGs, need to start a campaign for such a law. If we
> can (some of us who must be having the skills to create a draft
> proposal), I can take up the responsibility of reaching it to some of
> the MPs to try that that make a proposal for such a law. And, before
> that, we can do a signature and awareness campaign for the same.
What is the point of passing laws in a country where there are always
ways of side-stepping them, or worse still, ignoring them? Grassroots
level activism is what will help, IMO. All the effort spent in talking
to the politicians could be spent well in your local schools and
colleges and offices educating people on why Linux works (not 'why it is
the ONE religion' or 'why it is cool' or 'why M$ sucks'). One might
find it surprising that people listen to common sense.
Then again, these are opinions based on my biases. If you want to go
ahead with your Grand Design, I wish you luck.
Thaths
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