Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

The Indian State of Kerala is setting up policy that stresses the use of Free and Open Source Software and open standards in government projects to avoid dependence on single vendors. It will also support private initiatives and IT parks that support FOSS.

So what’s the goal of all this?

“Taking the Right to Information Act in its true spirit, the Government will take up ICT-enabled programmes for efficient flow of information between citizens and the Government. “

I think we should be paying close attention to what other governments of the world are trying to accomplish. Seems to make a lot of sense to me.