Information Communication Technology (ICT) is the pivot and backbone of
our lives in this digital age.
Education is one of the most important aspect which is affected by ICT.
The said sector depends heavily on computers and other such devices like
Tablets and more so on the software (programs ) and the Operating System
which these machines run.
There are two types of software systems available as choices. Free (as
in freedom ) often referred to as Open source software, and proprietary
software. These two systems differ In the way they are provided to the
end-users, development practices and amount of freedom users have with
the technology.
While Free and Open source software gives every one the permission to
use, understanding and make copies with or without modifications, the
proprietary software only allows user to use a single copy on a single
machine without any permission to understand, modify or make copies for
personal or professional reasons even though license has been payed for.
There are several issues governing what kind of Software and OS should
be used in education. This document focuses on these issues and will
make recommendations on software and OS to be used in educational
institutes syllabus and administration.
Read full document and sign
https://www.change.org/p/petition-for-mandating-use-of-free-and-open-source-software-in-new-education-policy-2016
Share this link widely and get as many signatures as you can so we can
create maximum impact.
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