it seems kerala Govt did not evaluate thier need for software, they just joined anti M$ camp to be in the news. linux is free but not support, they can not ask Redhat/Suse to freely support ultimatly they have to pay. linux is good for developement and can handle good load (if it is used as server). now how kerala govt is going to use linux in schools, it has bloated office suite and average user feel difficult to use. --mad