[ILUG-Cochin.org] Indian Libre User Group

[Anivar Aravind]

On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:32 PM, Sameer Mohamed Thahir
<sameer.thahir at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> We as ILUG Cochin have been spreading the concept of "Freedom and "Truth"
> through
> Swathanthra Software. We have always stuck to the core ethical values of
> Freedom when we say GNU/Linux.
>
> Because that single word, tells us what we are. But unfortunately we cannot
> use that word when it comes
> to the name of our group. Because thats one place we have to say "Linux".
>
> Here is why saying GNU/Linux is important
> http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html
>
> GNU/Linux FAQ by Richard Stallman
> http://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html#why
>
> Why do you call it GNU/Linux and not Linux?
>   Most operating system distributions based on Linux as kernel are
>   basically modified versions of the GNU operating system. We began
>   developing GNU in 1984, years before Linus Torvalds started to write
>   his kernel. Our goal was to develop a complete free operating
>   system. Of course, we did not develop all the parts ourselves—but we
>   led the way. We developed most of the central components, forming
>   the largest single contribution to the whole system. The basic
>   vision was ours too. In fairness, we ought to get at least equal
>   mention.
>
> I guess we need to show what we preach at every level, no matter what it
> takes.
>
> Yes a name change for the group is inevitable.
>
> The first choice would be Indian GNU/Linux User Group.
> But I do not think assosciating our group name, with an OS
> would reveal the true values we stand for.
>
> What I propose is "India Libre User Group".
>
> The term Libre itself conveys the true essence of our activities
> and the principles we follow.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libre#Libre tells us
> Libre [lɪbrə] is a word in various Romance languages, including Spanish and
> French, and descends from the Latin word līber; they denote "the state of
> being free", as in "having freedom" or "liberty".
>
> Also the name signifies our commitment to any activity, field
> or movement that follows the principles of truth and freedom.
> Although we still remain a group of people who value freedom
> more for Software.
>
> Also as Mr Nagarjuna from FSF told us, Free Software should be
> related to as a social movement rather than with technology.


Good move,  The name  "India Libre User Group " opens the possibility
of addressing increasing number of free software distributions like
OpenSolaris, GNU/Hurd (The complete GNU System) , ReactOS (Binary
replacement of windows) etc.

So we does not need an Open solaris group in Cochin. ILUG's name does
not prevent us from addressing other systems

Anivar

> Please tell me what you think of my approach.
>
> Thank You
>
> Regards
> Sameer Mohamed Thahir
>
>
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