It was an awakening event organized by software professionals, students, teachers and others. Candlelight vigil for Document Freedom.
It’s we who will decide what is needed for us and for our future. Ensure you have enough freedom and don’t let any one dictate what to use to read your own documents.
Hindu news paper covers the story.find the link here.Check out what every one has got to say about this.
Few more pics from Kushal Das @ Flickr
The Candle light vigil demands India to appeal ISO approval of ooxml based on its comments and no vote. We also demands the Department of IT to draft a clear national policy for the use of Free standards for data storage.
This programme is planned as a starting point for various events & awareness campaigns on Document freedom.
When: 15 April 2008, 6pm
Where: Near Corporation Circle, In front of the Townhall, Bengaluru
Read More : Campaign For Document Freedom Why and How ?
As planned earlier we met exactly at 3 Pm in Bugle Rock Park, Basavanagudi. We discussed various aspects of the event. Lots of points were pointed out by each volunteer. It was really a nice brain storming session for cross check our readiness for the event. Updates and minutes of meeting will be made available on Wiki for further reference and collaboration.
Find few snaps taken during the volunteers meet.
My Precious! Its mine…
Thanks to my friend for suggesting this model. I always used to dream about joining Indian Airforce, but couldn’t make it. Now wearing a Titan Aviator 
We are planning to have a small meet up with out technical volunteers on coming Sunday at Byugal Rock Park, Basavanagudi. Join us if you are willing to volunteer as a technical resource.
Place : Basavanagudi, Byugal Rock park, Near DVG statue
Time : Afternoon 3pm
Yesterday Bangalore’s Mid-day news paper published a blurb on Gnu/Linux Habba in its IT Hadda column (9th page, right column)
Find pdf copy of the page here.
We thank Mid-day journalist friends on behalf of Sampada Team for spreading the word and encouraging us . We wish media will continue to encourage such Free software events.
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