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* if you want to teach word processor  do not call it Word
* if you want to teach word processor  do not call it Word
* don't call any presentation by the name 'Powerpoint'
* don't call any presentation by the name 'Powerpoint'
* don't call internet browser as IE
* encourage self learning of students
* encourage self learning of students
* make students join the mailing lists of tools they want to learn
* make students join the mailing lists of tools they want to learn
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* frame questions in such a manner that they are generic in nature
* frame questions in such a manner that they are generic in nature


==head of the dept==
==head of a department in an educational institution==


* ask for strong justification when your colleagues ask your permission to buy a proprietary software, and make this an exception and not a norm
* ask for strong justification when your colleagues ask your permission to buy a proprietary software, and make this an exception and not a norm
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* do not include languages that are not supported by all operating systems in the syllabus
* do not include languages that are not supported by all operating systems in the syllabus


===Minister===
 
==Prime minister==
 
==Minister==
===Prime minister===
*    implement and promote Free Software
*    implement and promote Free Software
*    ask economists, planners and executives to study Free Software Movement
*    ask economists, planners and executives to study Free Software Movement
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==lawyer==
==lawyer==
==library& information manager==
* use free or open source products for all information management and dissemination activities
* engage in populartising free and open source application through mail groups, workshops and training programmes
* gather and facilitiate use of documents on open source application and products
* create digital depositories, digital libraries and information sites not only for promoting information dissemination, but also to demonstrate the use of open source tools for effective knowledge build up and management
* make your library as a show piece of FOSS products and services
* give equal prominence to digital information services along with building physical information resources so that you can serve the world using only one digital document


==dictator of a country==
==dictator of a country==
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==artist==
==artist==
* Release your work in free digital formats
* Use free audio/video formats(eg:ogg)


==poet==
==poet==
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==writer==
==writer==
Write!
Write about FOSS communities, contributors and it's values


==journalist==
==journalist==