Kerala On Linux Express Highway
God's own country Kerala is now closer to Linux. It has become India's first and the only state to have closed its doors to Windows and let Linux in. The drive was kindled by Richard Stallman's visit to the state, inspiring schools to switchover to Linux. As a result, 12,500 high schools in the state are working on Linux and not Windows, thus 'ctrl-alt-delete' the misconception about the complexity of working on Linux platform.
India's most literate state is now generating a 'generation' which will be not only linux-friendly but also its promoter. Adoption and propagation are key to increased penetration. Microsoft knew it well, now Linux is treading the path.
Linux players are now opening their cards, complementing the state's stand on open source. Yesterday, three Red Hat officials met the state's chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan and there are reports that the state government is ready to work with the company to promote Linux in the state, and Red Hat may set up a state centre, either at the Technopark or in Kochi.
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