FOSS implementation @ University of Calicut

Vimal Joseph <[email protected]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:05:37 +0530
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The Univeristy of Calicut, Kerala set a model by implementing their
software in FOSS and later sharing it with other universities. 

http://www.thehindu.com/edu/2009/09/08/stories/2009090850120300.htm

contact: madhuvt at gmail dot com

Note: They use GNU/Linux/Python/postgresql combination. Details are
available in the book "Free Software Projects in Public Enterprises of
Kerala" http://space-kerala.org/downloads/foss.pdf

Another interesting news is that the university is also including Free
Software in their curriculum. See :
http://pramode.net/2009/09/19/report-on-python-and-free-software-for-scientific-computing-workshop-at-ckgm-college/


regards,

~vimal