On Mon, 2002-05-06 at 23:13, Alan Dayley wrote:
> Microsoft's argument is refuted by Dr. Nunez in his letter, pointing out that 
> the proposed law does not discriminate WHO can provide the software 
> (non-discriminatory) but only HOW it must be provided (free as in freedom).
> 
> The "how" has nothing to do with discrimination.  MS would be welcome to 
> provide software if it is provided in a free "as in freedom" manner (open 
> source, modifiable by the customer, open data standards).  If that excludes 
> MS because their chosen business model does not fit, that is not 
> discrimination, it is a business process criteria.
> 
> I hope this law passes in Peru.  I wish it could pass here.
> 
> Alan
> 


Make sure your congress person (and anyone else you may know in the
public sector ) gets a copy of the letter. 

Carl P. 
P.S. does anyone have the link where you can look up your senators email
address handy?