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Richard Stallman calls for increased use of Free Software

January 16, 2014March 16, 2015 Kerala Biz News

Trivandrum: Richard M Stallman, the founder of the GNU Project and the free Software movement, has stressed the need to promote the use of free software and reduce the dependence on non-free software programmes. He said this during his talk on ‘A Free Digital Society’ in Thiruvananthapuram today, which was organised by the Society for Promotion of Alternate Computing and Employment (SPACE) on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.

Kerala Tourism to create tourist accommodation database

January 15, 2014 Kerala Biz News

Trivandrum: Kerala Tourism has invited all accommodation units in the State to take part in a major survey aimed at creating a one-stop database that can be accessed by visitors to the state as well as tourism industry stakeholders.

Amazon India starts pre-order for 6th Gen Kindle Paperwhite

January 15, 2014March 16, 2015 Kerala Biz News

New Delhi: Amazon today announced that the world’s most advanced e-reader – the all-new Kindle Paperwhite – is now available for pre-order starting today at www.amazon.in and begins shipping February 4, 2014. The new Kindle Paperwhite features new display technology with higher contrast, the next generation built-in light, a faster processor, the latest touch technology, and exclusive new features designed from the ground up for readers.

Richard Stallman talk on Free Digital Society in Tvm on Jan 16

January 12, 2014March 16, 2015 Kerala Biz News

Trivandrum: Richard M Stallman, the founder of the GNU Project and the free Software movement, will speak on ‘A Free Digital Society’ in Thiruvananthapuram on January 16, 2014. His lecture is being organised by the Society for Promotion of Alternate Computing and Employment (SPACE) on the occasion of their 10th anniversary.

UAE to set up Consulate General in Thiruvananthapuram

January 11, 2014 Kerala Biz News

Trivandrum: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will set up its Consulate General in Kerala. This was announced by Mohamed Sultan Abdalla Al Owais, Ambassador of the UAE to India, at the ‘UAE – Kerala: Partners in Growth’ meet held today in Thiruvananthapuram.