Open Source Software

Congratulations to PCQuest ( a cyber media publication) a leading IT Magazine of India for celebrating a glorious 25 years. It reminds me of the olden days of Computer Today, Data Quest and PC Quest, the only Computer Magazines of those days in my best of knowledge. PC Quest came up with an innovative idea by introducing software bundled in 5.25” floppies along with their distribution. In those days no internet facility was there and we had to rely entirely on these magazines. Frankly speaking, these days I hardly read computer magazines in my leisure time and it was a matter of chance only that I purchased PCQuest (as one of the birthday presents for my son who is presently a student of class 7, since it contained a DVD of Games) from one of the prominent Book Stores of Dehradun, namely, BOOKWORLD, whose owner Mr. Randhir Arora has contributed a lot to the field of computers in Uttarakhand as it was then the only Book House in the town which sold the latest IT Magazines/Books keeping us updated about the latest developments and at par with the rest of the modern world. Even in those days we were so well informed in our very own town about the IT activities like it was in the IT hub (of those days) of India Bombay (Now Mumbai) and New Delhi . I still remember, it was these magazines only which provided me with the finest software tools like Clipper (not just dbase compiler) and Turbo Pascal (a super speed compiler integrated with intelligent Text editor, much better then Microsoft Text Editor). I had used these languages/packages in my IT career for a period of about fifteen years.

This edition of Feb’2012 excited me to a very great extent as it focused exclusively on “Migrating to Open Source”, and I have been a part of this movement for the past 12 years. On the other hand I was a little dejected to see the popularization of the term “Open Source”, which is misleading the younger IT generation. For what concerns me is that at least some emphasize should be laid on the term “FREE Software” (here FREE should not be considered as Zero Cost) which reflects software freedom or liberal Software. It is just not a term “FREE”, it is the whole philosophy on so called Open Source Software.

Yes sometimes I do think that “Open Source Software” is the right term for Indians, as here in India FREE word does not suit the Bureaucrats, who today are virtually ruling India as they are guiding in framing the IT policies, which has discouraged and damaged the Open Source Software Industry. And that’s why it may be one of the reasons that India is still very backward in producing Software Products. Furthermore you will not even find any open source product/projects coming from India.

Thanks to the private sectors for bringing the name of India in IT world, by just focusing on IT service Industry, where no research and innovations are required. This too reflects the Indian IT Education curriculum.
 

- Sharad Kukreti

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We wish a warm and merry Christmas to all of you and invite the people of Dehradun to celebrate Christmas with us as Dehradun has always remained an illustrious town since a very long time. The churches established during British Rule have got a unique character in them. There are many Churches in Dehradun as well with their inimitable characteristics. Lets take a glance at the history of some of the oldest and well known Churches of Dehradun.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The History of Doon’s Churches.
St. Francis Church (Famous for its Italian Paintings)
St. Francis Church (Established: 1910), situated at Convent Road, has completed its century. Its main feature is the paintings, created by an Italian painter. During World War II, war captive, Nino La Kavita had painted the walls of the Church. Kavita was brought to India as a captive during the War. The left and right walls of the main entrance depict the different stages of life of St. Francis of assisi by Nino.

St. George Church (Doon’s first Hindi medium Church)
St. George Church (Established: 1908), situated at Court Road, has also completed its century. St. George Church was established by The East India Company for the Hindu-Christian families. Constructed in Gothic Style, the prayers were also said in English after Freedom. The first pastor for the Church was J. P. Elwood. During the 20th century, taking into consideration Hindi speaking folks, J. P. Elwood with the help of Pastor H. Bennet, established this Church. Its main feature is the marble altar, railing and candle stand.

St. Thomas Church (Dehradun’s Oldest Church)
St. Thomas Church (Established: 1840) was constructed by the thirteen soldiers of the East India Company. The Church construction follows the Gothic Style. It’s the only Garrison Church of that time. In the absence of proper maintenance, the condition of the Church is deteriorating and majority of the items have been stolen. Even the glass and marble behind the altar have been stolen. The Church is now looked after by the Survey Department.

Morrison Church (Completed 125 years)
Morrison Memorial Church was initially known as Dehra Presbyterian Church, but was renamed Mission Hindustani Church in 1890. Later it was handed over to Reverend John H. Morrison and his wife by the American Presbyterian Missionary. He established the Christian Boarding School, now known as CNI Girls Inter College.

RP Church
Established in 1884 and situated at Onkar Road, Presbyterian Church, RP Church’s history is older than Freedom itself. The founders being B. K. Bose and Raibahadur Pandit Keshvanand. RP Church was formed as an initiative to establish a different church for the Indians and came into existence by parting ways form the A. P. Mission.

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Having taken place in 2011, we hope you enjoy a well deserved Christmas and New Year’s break. After which we look onward to the coming year and the business opportunities it brings.
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