According to newindpress.com, free software has been made mandatory for IT practicals of SSLC examination slated for March, 2008.

The Director of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued orders making free software compulsory. It says Linux Operating System should be used for IT education in eighth, ninth and tenth standards.

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Thunderbird 2 is out. Linux, Mac and Windows versions are availaible at Mozilla's FTP site.