KSEB shifts to free software billing
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| The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) shifted from proprietary software
| to launch a free software-based platform of independent billing system on
| Monday.
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| Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan formally launched the platform at a
| function in the presence of Electricity Minister A.K. Balan here.
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http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/11/stories/2008031153460400.htm
It's a similar story in other countries.
Related:
Thailand: Egat turns to open source to cut costs
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| There are 7,000 PC units based on Open Office or 70 per cent of all 12,000 PC
| units in the organisation.
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http://nationmultimedia.com/2007/08/28/technology/technology_30046747.php
Linux devices manage broadband powerline network
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| Mini-ITX systems running Linux will soon enable residents of rural Michigan
| to access the Internet over their electrical power lines at broadband speeds.
| The systems are also enabling the utility provider there to read meters,
| monitor environmental factors, and diagnose outages remotely.
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8612229377.html
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