July 07, 2003
Linux for the populace
THIS TIME NetSpeak features a Linux distribution that has been created to help ordinary netizens discover the potential of the open-source operating system, Linux.
Whatever be the state of disputes/controversies that surround the open-source/free software movement, it has become an undeniable fact of life. Many organisations/governments have already taken decisions favouring the adoption of open-source (OS) programs for implementing various IT applications. More than being a cost-effective method for implementing IT solutions, the significance of the OS movement lies in the 'freedom' it gives to the end-users.
Whatever be the state of disputes/controversies that surround the open-source/free software movement, it has become an undeniable fact of life. Many organisations/governments have already taken decisions favouring the adoption of open-source (OS) programs for implementing various IT applications. More than being a cost-effective method for implementing IT solutions, the significance of the OS movement lies in the 'freedom' it gives to the end-users.
