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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

A lot of schools and colleges in Kerala (Indian State) use Ubuntu. Kids are taught how to use software like GIMP and Audacity in schools. It has become part of the syllabus in public schools.

12 th standard students have to do maths practical in GeoGebra.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Kerala has a very good relationship with Free Software Foundation. Here is a video of Stallman speaking in the inauguration function of "Free software foundation of India" in Kerala broadcasted on State television https://youtu.be/ZnlslvE2A9U

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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