Italian LUG turns Pakistani school into a educational model
Posted by: Anonymous
[ip: 67.162.57.111]
on September 25, 2008 06:06 AM
'In Pakistan, he explained, the word "English" isn't used only to specify a nationality or language: due to the history of this contry, "English" may also be used to mean "superlative, of such a high quality that only the elites can afford it."'
Really? Who the hell is this guy to make a blanket statement in such a condescending manner? I'm all for Open Source and Linux increasing the quality of life for everyone on the planet, but that statement immediately detracts from the impact of the article. I've been to Pakistan and that translation/interpretation of the word is not accurate on a national level. Possibly in some more remote cities it might hold true, I can't say, but in this increasing age of globalization you need to watch the blanket statements you make about a nation or group of people.
I do however applaud the community, the extra effort, and the cooperation that it took to put this in place! Knowing that my old equipment makes an impact is what keeps me donating all the usable machines that I come across whether they be from my clients or myself.
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Italian LUG turns Pakistani school into a educational model
Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 67.162.57.111] on September 25, 2008 06:06 AMReally? Who the hell is this guy to make a blanket statement in such a condescending manner? I'm all for Open Source and Linux increasing the quality of life for everyone on the planet, but that statement immediately detracts from the impact of the article. I've been to Pakistan and that translation/interpretation of the word is not accurate on a national level. Possibly in some more remote cities it might hold true, I can't say, but in this increasing age of globalization you need to watch the blanket statements you make about a nation or group of people.
I do however applaud the community, the extra effort, and the cooperation that it took to put this in place! Knowing that my old equipment makes an impact is what keeps me donating all the usable machines that I come across whether they be from my clients or myself.
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