[ILUG-Cochin.org] Indian Libre User Group

[Sameer Mohamed Thahir]

Hi All,

We as ILUG Cochin have been spreading the concept of "Freedom and 
"Truth" through
Swathanthra Software. We have always stuck to the core ethical values of 
Freedom when we say GNU/Linux.

Because that single word, tells us what we are. But unfortunately we 
cannot use that word when it comes
to the name of our group. Because thats one place we have to say "Linux".

Here is why saying GNU/Linux is important
http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html

GNU/Linux FAQ by Richard Stallman
http://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html#why

Why do you call it GNU/Linux and not Linux?
    Most operating system distributions based on Linux as kernel are
    basically modified versions of the GNU operating system. We began
    developing GNU in 1984, years before Linus Torvalds started to write
    his kernel. Our goal was to develop a complete free operating
    system. Of course, we did not develop all the parts ourselves—but we
    led the way. We developed most of the central components, forming
    the largest single contribution to the whole system. The basic
    vision was ours too. In fairness, we ought to get at least equal
    mention.

I guess we need to show what we preach at every level, no matter what it 
takes.

Yes a name change for the group is inevitable.

The first choice would be Indian GNU/Linux User Group.
But I do not think assosciating our group name, with an OS
would reveal the true values we stand for.

What I propose is "India Libre User Group".

The term Libre itself conveys the true essence of our activities
and the principles we follow.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libre#Libre tells us
Libre [lɪbrə] is a word in various Romance languages, including Spanish 
and French, and descends from the Latin word līber; they denote "the 
state of being free", as in "having freedom" or "liberty".

Also the name signifies our commitment to any activity, field
or movement that follows the principles of truth and freedom.
Although we still remain a group of people who value freedom
more for Software.

Also as Mr Nagarjuna from FSF told us, Free Software should be
related to as a social movement rather than with technology.

Please tell me what you think of my approach.

Thank You

Regards
Sameer Mohamed Thahir