[smc-discuss] Re: [ilug-tvm] Re: Fwd: [FSUG-Bangalore] Boycott Novell Protesters Man-handled at National Conference on Free Software 2008

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http://anivar.movingrepublic.org/2008/national-free-software-conference-boycott-novell-turn-outs

18 November 2008 3:40 PM ന്, ashik salahudeen <aashiks at gmail.com> എഴുതി:

> I am a FOSS supporter and i do as much as my circumstances permit to
> promote it .
>
> From the stand point of someone who knows what FOSS is and what is going on
> in the FOSS scene in India , one is forced to think of politics involved in
> it under current cicumstances. There were people [ Developers and FSF
> supporters who had no idea of any kind of political involvement except that
> the Party supports FOSS ] who were surprised at the "FSF - TN" announcement
> made at a recent Chennai event. That too at an event in which the Party had
> a big hand.
>
> There were umpteen events this year that involved FOSS. There were (are)
> big issues concerning the future of Malayalam representation in Unicode.
> These were things where a boost and support from any organization would have
> been appreciated more had it come forth. Party could have helped there IMHO.
>
>
> I don't see the point in continuing heated discussions instead of doing
> something proactive and working together . As a FOSS supporter , i
> appreciate the fact that Party advocates it. It would be great if the Party
> can hold discussions between the people who actually do stuff ( developers,
> supporters, members of local user groups etc ) and then take actions to
> support valid ideas that are outcomes of these discussions . Such a
> relationship will be fruitful and will automatically bring credit to the
> Party internationally.
>
> About the issue at hand, AFAIK the Novell sponsorship had not been
> disclosed prior. This may be a result of possible human error from the
> organizers' part. They might not have been aware of the issues with Novell's
> antics , that is going on even now. If the sponsorship had been disclosed
> before , a person like Anivar would have reacted then itself. Assuming that
> Anivar waited nutil the event began in order to make a ruckus would be
> clearly an idiotic conclusion.
>
> Let me remind everyone that if we set out and do something, we will not
> need anyone's support . Discussions are good. But at the end of the day , I
> see only a few people actually going out and doing something about the
> movement they care. That is okay because we cannot expect everyone to set
> out and take part in events.  But when people who love FOSS and have
> contributed more than their share to further its cause , are insulted
> (wrongfully), we should support them rather than blame them.
>
> We must support those who support us yes. But first , let us support those
> who are within us, among us and are actually doing something about
> furthering the cause instead of simply yapping when an issue comes up.
> Anivar, Shyam and others who protested there have contributed a lot to FOSS
> scene in Kerala. We must realize that and think about why they did what they
> did. First , let us understand the issues and then make statements. Let us
> promote those individuals among us who contribute to FOSS. Instead of going
> after newspaper reports, please come together and communicate. We have a
> better medium called the internet. Has anyone cared enough to actually mail
> the parties involved ( instead of coming to conclusions ) ? Has anyone asked
> the newspapers about their sources ( instead of coming to conclusions ) ?
>
> I request everyone to concentrate their energies on making the upcoming
> conference (http://fsfs.in) a big success. Let us first DO something to
> promote FOSS.
>
> -- Aashik
>
> >
>


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