India's Kerala state goes open source
India's Kerala state government is counting on open-source software to boost its IT literacy rate.
According to a statement, the Kerala government has identified free and open-source software (FOSS) as a major strategic component in its efforts to build an inclusive information society.
"Kerala has always been a leader in literacy and now we want to make Kerala a leader in e-literacy," said Kerala chief minister VS Achutanandan.
"We believe that free and open-source software is an essential component in our drive to democratise information technology and bring its benefits to all sections of society," Achutanandan said.
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