Fsf-friends November 2004

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INDIA: Pantoto, a communities software with the GPL
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Pantoto communities software Anand Balasubramanyan <anand.groups(a)gmail.com> informs that the PANTOTO Communities software is being made available on Source Forge. The software is available under both GPL and Apache Licenses. Says Balasubramanyan: "Please join the effort." http://SourceForge.net/projects/pantoto> PANTOTO is a platform independent, web-enabled software product that allows end-users to configure information management systems, online communities, and extranets It is targeted at SMEs, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations by being a software that aims to reduce the dependency on the software developer. Developed in Java, PANTOTO uses a MySQL database and a Tomcat/Resin web-server. The user interface has been developed using the WebMacro template engine. To know more about the PANTOTO Communities project please visit http://www.PANTOTO.com Who is developing PANTOTO? * Development of the PANTOTO Communities project is being driven by Servelots Infotech Pvt. Ltd. * Servelots is a Bangalore based IT company and its sole agenda is to develop, enhance and service the PANTOTO software. * With a current team strength of ten, the team is expanding, also into other cities, to meet a growing set of customization needs of clients. * PANTOTO is a free/open source software on sourceforge.net, and the developer circle extends beyond the team at Servelots. What is the profile of PANTOTO users? Mostly from the NGO and SME sector. PANTOTO adopters are typically functional experts who are not computer savvy, but are able to put together simple web-based applications for information and community management for their needs. ~~~~Calling for Participation~~~~ * We are currently seeking software developers who have worked with Open Source and in an Open Source Environment. * We also invite participation from individuals who have experience in information management/documentation/networking with an interest in the social development sector. Working with us in this project requires an understanding of the significance of your contribution to the NGO sector. We are today in an environment where IT resources are inaccessible to the NGO and SME sectors. Visit < http://PANTOTO.com> for more information. ----------------------------------------- PANTOTO Communities - Communities Managing Community Knowledge 3354 KR Road, Bangalore 560070 totomaster(a)servelots.com < http://PANTOTO.com> ------------------------------------------ Pagelet ID: 1064 Pagelet Title: Press Release: Latest Public Release on Sourceforge Posted by: Totomaster < http://www.pantoto.com/servlet/ViewPosting?urlid=webs&di_p=1064> Last Updated: 2004-09-20 22:28:18 This pagelet is posted in these categories: News ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frederick Noronha (FN) Nr Convent Saligao 403511 GoaIndia Freelance Journalist P: 832-2409490 M: 9822122436 http://www.livejournal.com/users/goalinks http://fn.swiki.net http://www.ryze.com/go/fredericknoronha http://fn-floss.notlong.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Difficulties to send email across? Write to fredericknoronha at vsnl.net ============================================================================

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Re: [ilugd] [Fwd: [Fsf-friends] Guidence needed]
by Sriharsha Vedurmudi 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Hi Bimal, I've checked LTSP. But I did not understand how it is useful for me? I was not looking for a server for Thin Clients..... :-) As far as I understood, its a server that uses BOOTP, TFTP and the like protocols to serve remote thin-client machines. Im very sorry, I did not get the relation.... Thank You and Regards, -Harsha. bimal pandit wrote: > Dear Sriharsha, > > there is a project for the same purpose as you are looking for and not > to say help from all over the globe even here in india!! > > the project is LTSP(linux terminal server project) just give it a > thought and i will try to help you as much as i can. > > the site is <http://www.ltsp.org> > > regards, > > bimal > -- ***************************** * Sriharsha Vedurmudi * Software Engineer * * Redpine Signals Inc. * Gate #395, Plot 87,88 * Sagar Society, Road #2, * Banjara Hills, * Hyderabad - 500 034 * www.redpinesignals.com * * +91-40-23559911 (Office) * +91-9849133133 (Mobile) *****************************

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Re: [Fsf-friends] Guidence needed
by Sriharsha Vedurmudi 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Hi Vijay, Thank you. This looks very promising. Im trying to install it (though it warns of many requirements). Will let you know if it gets correctly installed and I start working. Then, can you please tell me if I should include any Notice (that it is a free software/document and is unrestricted, in anyway, for reproduction/alteration as long as the person does not claim (s)he has done the work from scratch on his/her own). Any link is fine. Thank You Very much. Harsha. Vijay Kumar Bagavath Singh wrote: >> I am facing a problem and need your suggessions. There is some material in english which I want to translate into our local language >>(Telugu). > > > Did you try out ITRANS. It is availabe from http://www.aczoom.com/itrans/ > > Regards, > Vijay -- ***************************** * Sriharsha Vedurmudi * Software Engineer * * Redpine Signals Inc. * Gate #395, Plot 87,88 * Sagar Society, Road #2, * Banjara Hills, * Hyderabad - 500 034 * www.redpinesignals.com * * +91-40-23559911 (Office) * +91-9849133133 (Mobile) *****************************

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Re: [Fsf-friends] Guidence needed
by Sriharsha Vedurmudi 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

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Patents and India
by Rajeev J Sebastian 09 Nov '04

09 Nov '04

Hi, Just a question: What is FSF and the free software/linux user groups in India doing about getting rid of software patents in India ? And what is the impact on India wrt global patent regimes like WIPO ? Does India have clauses in its agreement with the global patents organizations such that software patent rights cannot be exercised in India ? What are the recommendations given and actions taken, by FSF-India regarding the new Royalty-free license agreement of Microsoft for Internel protocols ? Rajeev J Sebastian

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Reg. a M$ patent application
by Joe Steeve 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

I was searching for something and stumbled into this http://l2.espacenet.com/dips/viewer?PN=WO0057315&CY=ep&LG=en&DB=EPD Now is that not close to what NFS does? -- A proud GNU user http://gnukid.shyper.com/ | http://www.joesteeve.tk/ PS: This is insecure mail. If you have problems please request for a secure confirmation. Geschenkt: 3 Monate GMX ProMail + 3 Top-Spielfilme auf DVD ++ Jetzt kostenlos testen http://www.gmx.net/de/go/mail ++

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[Fwd: [slugnet] Richard Stallman's talk in Singapore]
by Dileep M. Kumar 08 Nov '04

08 Nov '04

Sorry, the files are in non-free format -- Dileep -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [slugnet] Richard Stallman's talk in Singapore Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 23:47:07 +0800 From: Lim Swee Tat <st_lim(a)stlim.net> Organization: Ernitech Consulting Pte Ltd To: committee(a)lists.lugs.org.sg CC: slugnet(a)lists.lugs.org.sg Hi folks, For those of you who did not attend the Richard Stallman talk on Monday, the links below should allow you to access and listen in on what he has to say. Latest link:- Lecture http://media.smu.edu.sg/sis/041101/lecture.asx Questions & Answers http://media.smu.edu.sg/sis/041101/q&a.asx Ciao ST Lim

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Asia Source: Tech camp for the voluntary sector [Details and Form] (fwd)
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 06 Nov '04

06 Nov '04

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Dear Friends, Please apply if you are interested in Free/Open Source Software and Development. AND/OR Please forward to your colleagues from the voluntary sector in South Asia / South East Asia. Thanks, Sunil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asia Source: Tech camp for the voluntary sector [Details and Form] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bangalore, India. January 28th to February 4th 2005. Asia Source hopes to bring together over 100 people from 20 countries to increase the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) amongst the voluntary sector in South and South East Asia. This week long event will bring together NGOs and NGO technology support professionals working at the grassroots level across the region to learn new skills, exchange tips, and share experiences. Together with regionally and globally renowned experts and specialists they will look at the use of FOSS within the non-profit sector from both an access and a content perspective. Offering participants the opportunity to explore the practical technical side of FOSS whilst providing a conceptual backdrop. Asia Source will be the first event of its kind in the region, bringing together regional non-profit professionals with a rights based focus, it will invite those from both the technical and content end of the spectrum to focus on the practical elements of FOSS deployment. Participants with a range of expertise will be provided with a space for intensive peer learning. They will be given the opportunity to develop their understanding of FOSS, learn how to select and apply alternative technologies, and be provided with the skills and tools to utilise this within the context of their daily work. They will also be encouraged to explore the challenges and the future potential of FOSS adoption within the social context. During this 'camp' style event, participants will take part in a range of sessions. From planning and helping an NGO to migrate to FOSS, to sharing tips and techniques on using FOSS tools for content development, advocacy and campaigning. In parallel to this they will look beneath user-level scenarios, and break-down tricky issues such as localisation techniques and how to develop total cost of ownership models. Four themes will flow throughout the event 1. 'FLOSSophy' for NGOs 2. Migration and Access 3. Tools for content and communication 4. Localisation Asia Source will be held in a small artists community on the outskirts of Bangalore. Its aim is to become a community building event, with the potential to seed connections and future partnerships across borders and between skillsets. The event is co-organised by Mahiti.org (Bangalore) and the Tactical Technology Collective (Amsterdam). The event is guided by an advisory board of established non-profit and FOSS professionals from across the South and South East Asian region. Asia Source belongs to a larger family of Source Events that seek to increase the viability of FOSS use by the non-profit sector. Other source events have taken place in South East Europe, Southern Africa and are planned in 2005 in Western Africa. For more information please visit http://www.tacticaltech.org/asiasource or http://www.mahiti.org/asiasource Participants will be selected by the advisory board based on their interest and experiences. There will be a small registration fee for the event. A limited number of travel and registration fee scholarships will be available and may be applied for on application. If you have any questions please write to asiasource(a)tacticaltech.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Asia Source: Application Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send the application to asiasource(a)tacticaltech.org. The deadline for sending applications is 19th of November 2004. We will confirm receipt of the application immediately and will ask you to check and reserve (if you do not have to pay for this) your flight to Bangalore, India. We will also ask people who need visas to check how they can apply for it. As we have limited space and funds, we cannot accept all participant applications and cannot reimburse the expenses for all of them. Between the 19th of November and 3rd of December 2004 we will personally inform each applicant by email if we are able to invite him/her and in some cases reimburse expenses. Dates:- Asia Source is a week-long meeting, to be held January 28th - February 4th 2005 in Bangalore, India. If you would like to participate, you will need to attend the entire event, which means arriving in Bangalore on or before January 27th and leaving on or after February 5th. Fees and subsidies:- Participants will arrange for their own travel to Bangalore, India. Once there, transport to the venue from the airport in Bangalore will be provided. All meals and accommodation during the meeting will be provided, for the modest participation fee of US$ 75. There are a limited number of participation fee subsidies available to cover this US$ 75 for those who are not able to raise the funds. Travel subsidies are also available for participants who would not otherwise be able to attend the meeting. Please apply as soon as possible for subsidies as there availability is limited. Who should attend? This is an event for experienced professionals actively working with the non-profit sector in South and South East Asian countries. To be eligible to attend, you will need to answer the questions below, providing detailed information about projects you have worked on. The application deadline is November 19th, 2004. We are interested in all kinds of non-profit and technical experience, but areas of particular focus will include the following: 1. Localisation and multi-language projects 2. The use of technology within monitoring or campaigning projects 3. The use of technology for organising and collaborating 4. Audio/video, streaming media and/or radio 5. Innovative use of technology within non-profit projects 6. Experience deploying FOSS operating systems or applications Demonstrating that you have worked on projects in one or more of the above areas will make your application stronger. All participants at Asia Source are required to be proficient desktop users of computers, have been involved in at least one NGO/technology project before and to have an existing awareness of the concept of Free and Open Source Software. Applications from women are highly encouraged by the event organisers. Application Questions:- Please answer the following questions. You do not need to write long responses, but please provide us with enough information to understand your skills and interests, and to have a sense of why you want to attend Asia Source and what you can contribute to the event. Please provide answers to all the following questions. 1) Basic personal information: a. Name: b. Gender: c. Nationality: d. Country where you live and work now: e. E-mail address: f. Telephone and emergency contact number(s): g. Anything else we should know about you (allergies, diet, medical condition, special needs): h. Do you need a visa to come to India? 2) What is your experience of working with non-profit organisations/the voluntary sector. What kinds of projects and initiatives have you worked on? 3) Have you been involved with any technology projects for non-profit or civil society organizations? If so please briefly explain them. 4) Where are you from, where do you live now, and what is your current professional affiliation (organization you work for, mission of the organization, position you have in the organization, is your organization a non-profit, etc.)? 5) Please describe your current technical expertise and ability. 6) Why are you interested in attending Asia Source; what do you hope to learn? 7) Asia Source participants are encouraged to teach as well as to learn. What tutorials, development sessions or discussions would you like to lead (or help lead)? 8) Will you need to receive a participation fee subsidy in order to attend Asia Source? If so, please explain why. 9) Will you need to receive a travel subsidy in order to attend Asia Source? If so, please explain why and estimate how much your round-trip travel to Bangalore will cost. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ್ ್ ್ ್ ್ Thanks, ಸುನೀಲ್ -- Sunil Abraham, sunil(a)mahiti.org http://www.mahiti.org 314/1, 7th Cross, Domlur Bangalore - 560 071 Karnataka, INDIA Ph/Fax: +91 80 51150580. Mob: (60) 1-6311-1330 Currently on sabbatical with APDIP/UNDP Manager - International Open Source Network Wisma UN, Block C Komplex Pejabat Damansara. Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights. 50490 Kuala Lumpur. P. O. Box 12544, 50782, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: (60) 3-2091-5167, Fax: (60) 3-2095-2087 sunil(a)apdip.net http://www.iosn.net http://www.apdip.net "A world opened up by communications cannot remain closed up in a feudal vision of property" - Gilberto Gil, Minister of Culture, Brazil _______________________________________________ s-asia-it mailing list s-asia-it(a)lists.apnic.net http://mailman.apnic.net/mailman/listinfo/s-asia-it

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[Fsf-friends] News:Indian government initiative launches Linux portal
by Praveen A 06 Nov '04

06 Nov '04

India's National Informatics Centre (NIC) has launched an Open Source Forum (OSF). The project is part of an initiative of the government's Department of Information Technology. OSF encourages an exchange of ideas, information, and first-hand reports of Linux in practice. Read full story at : http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS2209345962.html

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RMS on FSM and patents
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 06 Nov '04

06 Nov '04

http://www.iosn.net/country/singapore/events/rms-singapore-2004/ Richard M. Stallman on the Free Software Movement and Patents The Free Software movement highlights the issues regarding patents and the generalization and use of the term Intellectual Property Rights. For countries that are entering into global agreements such as WIPO, it is now crucial to assess the implications and impacts of international patent practises and policies, and to examine and assess the arguments introduced by the Free Software movement. UNDP-APDIP International Open Source Network in collaboration with the School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University cordially invites you to attend an open session featuring Richard M. Stallman, founder of the Free Software movement. Topic ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Frederick Noronha 784 Near Convent, Sonarbhat SALIGAO GOA India Freelance Journalist TEL: +91-832-2409490 MOBILE: 9822122436 http://fn.swiki.net http://www.livejournal.com/users/goalinks fred at bytesforall.org http://www.bytesforall.org

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