Campaign to promote free software in Karnataka/Etv coverage: Difference between revisions
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==Link to video clip of news story== | |||
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1892949130354331450 | |||
==Campaign in Karnataka== | |||
http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Campaign_to_promote_free_software_in_Karnataka | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
It was a big boost for the swatantra software movement in Karnataka and specifically in Bangalore when Etv Kannada expressed their interest in doing a news story on the free software movement here. We felt that the best place to exemplify our efforts would be among the students' community. We choose BMSCE as the ideal institution because of the *very* active *Libre Software Users Group* there. | It was a big boost for the swatantra software movement in Karnataka and specifically in Bangalore when Etv Kannada expressed their interest in doing a news story on the free software movement here. We felt that the best place to exemplify our efforts would be among the students' community. We choose BMSCE as the ideal institution because of the *very* active *Libre Software Users Group* there. | ||
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Both the management and students of BMSCE were enthusiastic and ensured that no efforts were spared. | Both the management and students of BMSCE were enthusiastic and ensured that no efforts were spared. | ||
Special thanks to Mr. GN Mohan(Head of operations, Etv Kannada), Ms. Sreeja VN (Sr. Reporter, Etv) and the Camera operator | Special thanks to Mr. GN Mohan(Head of operations, Etv Kannada), Ms. Sreeja VN (Sr. Reporter, Etv) and Mr Jashwa (the Camera operator). | ||
==News Story on Etv Kannada== | ==News Story on Etv Kannada== | ||
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# the demonstration of Beryl appeared to be the central point of attraction :-) | # the demonstration of Beryl appeared to be the central point of attraction :-) | ||
==Etv on | ==Etv on swatantra software== | ||
The free software community congratulates Etv for migrating (slowly but | The free software community congratulates Etv for migrating (slowly but steadily) to the free software platform. We extend all support that is required for a complete transition. | ||