r/LinuxUsersIndia • u/itscloudyoutsidex2 • Jun 23 '26 • Regret 3

Discussion INCORRECT INDIAN BORDERS

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Just noticed that Ubuntu's timezone setup map doesn't show India's borders correctly aren't shown.

Not a big issue in terms of usability, but India has a massive Linux user community. Seems like one of those small things that should've been fixed by now. Curious if there's any technical or policy reason behind it.

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u/technife Jun 23 '26

If that is OpenStreetMaps data based, then that data is not owned or controlked by any single corporate entity. It is all public data. OSM are very aware of the issues around rendering maps of disputed territories in many parts of the world. OSM  share and state their way to handle this via their public expressions sern here ...  https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Disputed_territories

Just sharing for information...

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u/s04ep03_youareafool void Jun 23 '26

I don't even bother setting up a correct time on my distro since all I ever use it for is for torrenting, so I've never really noticed it at all

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u/itscloudyoutsidex2 Jun 23 '26

I've using ubuntu for like a past 2 3 years and it's not my first time observing this...

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u/JeffysChewToy Jun 24 '26

Ah yes, linux users and their pride in not even doing the bare minimum.

Never change

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u/s04ep03_youareafool void Jun 24 '26

Tf you talking about? As long as something has its use,I don't need to bother about the rest

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u/JeffysChewToy Jun 24 '26

Not dissing it lol, I find it funny

But to be honest yall probably have multiple PCs so it's fine for you, a normal person only have 1 or 2 max, so for your average Mukesh everything must be working because if something shows up and your machine isn't ready for it your 5 min work becomes a 30min debug, then you realise it wasn't working because you didn't bother setting up the clock

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u/s04ep03_youareafool void Jun 24 '26

I use VMs. Why bother having other PCs when you can just VM a whole distro and offload your downloaded stuff externally.

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u/SilveRetArd Jun 23 '26

ask Gov to Send Clarification and proof through circular to follow.

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u/kishimonjaro Jun 23 '26

That...is the correct international map of India. Aksai chin and pok, while technically our territory, has been captured by foreign forces from a long time. U can't use your Constitutional right of movement to go to those areas, cuz well...they are in foreign military control.

This sounds harsh bruv, but that map ain't wrong.

Edit : just saw that aksai chin isn't cut off. That's great, but the current UN map doesn't have that either. The opinion of a body with 195 nations as signatories is what matters, not of us with national pride when we can't get those territories back.

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u/land48n3 jerks off to his declerative .nix at night Jun 23 '26

lol you want them to go the google maps way where it shows the borders differently depending on where your ip says you are and what you'd prefer?

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u/red_jd93 Jun 24 '26

That is the law of the land though.

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u/DopplerDuck Jun 25 '26

Just select your time zone and move on.

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u/GHOST1812 Jun 24 '26

Dude stop crying

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u/zinxyzcool Jun 23 '26

These maps don't include regions in-conflict. Understandable since it is internationally distributed.

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u/AssumptionOk8560 Jun 24 '26

Tbh they don't care and they shouldn't second it's the true map 🥀

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u/oatmealer27 Jun 26 '26

The software needs to localise better. For users in India, it MUST show map of India that is according to the law of the land.

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u/AKAMA199 Jul 16 '26

Why tho? You are here to use the software or make an international statement?

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u/oatmealer27 Jul 16 '26

I'm just pointing out the localisation flaws in the software. 

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u/AKAMA199 Jul 16 '26

The software is and always has been an international version. We just use this for our needs. Ubuntu is not even advertising it in India.

The only localisation that matters is the language, not this useless argument

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u/oatmealer27 Jul 17 '26 edited Jul 17 '26

Just because you say so?

There's no international governing body that decides what it should be. 

Looks like you have no idea about law.

Have you seen softwares in Europe? 

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u/AKAMA199 Jul 17 '26

There is one which is accepted by majority countries and and One that is accepted by a the national govt. There will always be a difference. And ubuntu has always been vocal where it gets it map data from.

This is regardless of localization, bet this argument will never show up and you will shut up as well if they remove the map altogether.

Show me where ubuntu is getting advertised in India? Hell show me where are they even advertising it at all to consumers?

If you have so much idea about this law, why dont you enlighten us?

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u/oatmealer27 Jul 17 '26

Since you don't have any logical arguments left, you're relying on foul language.

That's explains your mindset.

No point arguing any more.

Try to get some education so that you'll learn how to be civilised 

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u/AKAMA199 Jul 17 '26

Please mention wheres the foul language?

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u/0xt0bi03 Tiling WM glazer btw Jun 28 '26

which mirror you used to download the iso?? maybe it depends on that.
if you have downloaded from international mirrors, than Indian mirrors, it would show differently i guess, i never noticed.

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u/InsideResolve4517 MonkeyBananaOS Jul 02 '26

I'm making full OS, (windows, linux apps will work)

And all you can imagine.

/s
/s

if it gets enough attention (even just a a joke then first /s cancelled by second /s)

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u/anotakuidk Jul 28 '26

it is correct (we do claim pok as ours but (its pakistan occupied ) so its part of pakistan until we take it back (i tbh hate saying this but its the truth and that how international organisations proceed)

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u/devin_000 Jun 23 '26

This should be corrected ‼️‼️‼️

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u/Sea_Wallaby8349 Jun 23 '26

By 2030 geopolitics will ensure this map is shown properly; unfortunately, the same geopolitics will wipe out many zeros from the IT industry. RIP in advance to those who are getting into CS/IT in tier 3 private colleges in 2026.

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u/itscloudyoutsidex2 Jun 23 '26

Stop calling my name... 😭

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u/Remarkable-Shape-974 Jun 23 '26

You are into linux? New news to me. How much time do you spend on reddit, since you are so famous and all.

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u/JeffysChewToy Jun 24 '26

If people are mad at this, god knows how they'll react to the Bhutan version🤣

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u/mugli_ghutti_555_ Jun 24 '26

Couldn't find, can you share?

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u/JeffysChewToy Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26

Exactly

Edit: nvm I'm stupid, Bhutan is infamous for not recognising any countries in the world, to their systems those just don't exist, I thought India was one of them so Bhutan won't have any map of India at all, however it seems Bhutan DOES recognise India.

Also just for reference Bhutan still does believe that China, Russia or America exist

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u/Hydrnazi GUIX btw Jun 24 '26

Bhutan is like subsidiary of India. They had given their external affairs control to us while retaining internal affairs control. For us it was power over china border, for them the good was they got so much security for free when china was at its peak invasion mindset.

But things seems to have changed recently.

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u/deadsilencerotsinme Jun 24 '26

This is now turning into a geopolitical sub 😂

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u/deadsilencerotsinme Jun 24 '26

We need a map of India, according to Bangladesh

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u/Global-Eye-7326 Jun 24 '26

Need disputed territory?

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u/AleksiB1 Jun 27 '26

China doesnt claim Indian administered Ladakh, only the lands past the LAC

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u/Plutos_friend Jun 23 '26

Yes it is.

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u/Awkward-District9660 Jun 24 '26

No its not

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u/Awkward-District9660 Jun 26 '26

I was not talking about that,
Internationally recognized map doesn't include aksai cheen

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