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My Language in Internet
by Munir Hasan
In this article the author describe the problem of a modern language in the era of technology. He concludes that the language which has the ability to survive in the Internet would only survive in the long run. The article summarizes the effort in Bangla language in this area. First published in Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh.
Published: Mar 17, 2009
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My Freedom in Software
by Munir Hasan
This software freedom day article was first published in Daily Prothom Alo on 19th September. The writer explained why we need to know about the details of a software which we used for certain purposes. This not only ensure the basic rights of a human being, it also empowered the people with the technology.
Published: Sep 26, 2008
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Why schools should exclusively use free software
by Richard Stallman (Translated by Ferdous Ahmed Tanin)
Richard Stallman explained why schools around the world should use exclusively free software. Cost is not the only reason, freedom is more important.
Published: Aug 29, 2008
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Uses of Open Source Software Increases in Bangladesh
by Mohammad Golam NABI
This article is on the recent trend of uses of Open Source software in Bangladesh. The author looked into matter from the perspective of economic and cultural points. The article was published at Daily Naya Diganta on 20th September as a special article on the occasion of Software Freedom Day 2008.
Published: Aug 26, 2008
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It's not the Gates, it's the bars
by Richard Stallman (Translated by Munir Hasan)
To pay so much attention to Bill Gates' retirement is missing the point. What really matters is not Gates, nor Microsoft, but the unethical system of restrictions that Microsoft, like many other software companies, imposes on its customers.
Published: Jul 31, 2008
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The following types of memberships are available with BdOSN.

Individual Membership: Individuals who are eager to support the aims and activities of the Network and aspire to gain knowledge and develop Open Source and Open Content may apply for Individual Membership.
To become an Individual Member:
1. Collect the Membership form (Download odt, doc, pdf)
2. Fill it and mail to membership@bdosn.org

Notes:
# Membership Fee: 200 taka
# Yearly Subscription: 200 taka
N.B. we will let you know how we will collect the money once we get your mail along with the filled up form.
Civil Society Membership: Civil society organizations which are eager to support the aims and activities of the Network and need assistance for development and implementation of Open Source and Open Content culture may apply for Civil Society Membership. The individual members of each such organization will have the similar facilities that are entitled to an Individual Member.
Academic Membership: Educational institutions eager to support the aims and activities of the Network and aspire to gain knowledge and develop Open Source and Open Content may apply for Academic Membership. The individual members of each such organization will have similar facilities that are entitled to an Individual Member.
Community Membership: BdOSN will help local communities to develop their own network. The network will be known as local Open Source Network. Institutional or administrative unit based community network may be formed. All individual members of such OSN will enjoy similar facilities that are entitled to an Individual Member.
Corporate Membership: Business organizations/organizations which are eager to support the aims and activities of the Network and need assistance for development and implementation of Open Source and Open Content culture may apply for Corporate Membership. The individual members of each such organization will have the similar facilities that are entitled to an Individual Member.
Sponsor Membership: Organizations who are eager to fund on regular basis or sponsor the aims and activities of the Network may apply for Sponsor Membership. Each such Sponsor Member can nominate upto 1 (one) Observer to the GC. The Sponsor Members will have the same status as Corporate Members in all other respect.
Patron Membership: Individuals who are eager to fund on regular basis or sponsor the aims and activities of the Network may apply for Patron Membership. The Patron Members will have the same status as Individual Members in all other respect.

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