Monthly Archives: October 2008

Should the Government promote open-source software?

A few days ago, a student from the Faculty of Management of the University of Mauritius sent me an email with a list of questions on open-source software. She was going to participate in a debate competition but didn’t know … Continue reading

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Posted in Education, Linux, Mauritius, Programming, Technology | 17 Comments

Barack Obama and Mauritian politics

Everyone with half a brain want Barack Obama to become the President of the United States of America next week. 76 American Nobel Prize winners are convinced that Senator Barack Obama is a visionary leader who can ensure the future of … Continue reading

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Liverpool go top of Premiership…

… but I can distinctly hear some Manchester United and Chelsea supporters condescendingly saying that this won’t last as they are the only ones to have the divine right to win the Premiership. Winning the Premiership is easy: Your team must be among … Continue reading

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