Fsf-friends April 2004

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PERL application with Indian scripts...
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 10 Apr '04

10 Apr '04

------------------------------ From: Kalyana Krishnan <rkk(a)acharya.iitm.ac.in> Subject: PERL applications with Indian scripts Date: 9 Apr 2004 14:50:34 GMT Greetings, Kindly include the following in the announcements. Kalyana Krishnan Professor IIT Madras Chennai India - 600 036 ====================================================================== PERL programs for use with Indian languages/scripts (Systems running Linux) Greetings from Chennai, India. Multilingual software applications supporting user interfaces in Indian languages may now be written in PERL. The required modules for permitting Indian language scripts to be processed by standard PERL are now available for those interested in working with PERL and localizing applications. Please visit http://acharya.iitm.ac.in/software/sources/perl.html Over the years, several persons have asked for the sources of the applications distributed by the acharya site. Systems Development Lab, where the multilingual software has been developed over a period of nearly 12 years, has decided to make all the sources available to all interested persons, through a new OpenSource project at sourceforge. http://imli.sourceforge.net/ The syllable level coding scheme, which forms the basis for text representation in all the multilingual applications developed at the lab, has also been discussed for the benefit of developers. Please see http://acharya.iitm.ac.in/software/sources/scheme.html Sources for more than twenty packages, ranging from Multilingual editors, linguistic applications, search engines, web page creation, font generation, Text to Speech Synthesis, email etc., will be available over the next six to eight weeks, as volunteers prune the sources, document them and present the same for further developemnt. Students in Engineering colleges, looking for projects will benefit from the availability of the sources. The basic resources required for working with all the scripts in use in the country, including Urdu will be made available as part of this effort. For specific information please get in touch with rkk(a)acharya.iitm.ac.in ==================================================================== ########################################################################## # Send submissions for comp.os.linux.announce to: cola(a)stump.algebra.com # # PLEASE remember a short description of the software and the LOCATION. # # This group is archived at http://stump.algebra.com/~cola/ # ##########################################################################

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Edu Morphix now available online
by Sajith VK 10 Apr '04

10 Apr '04

Hi, We are happy to inform that eduMorphix is now available online. please visit http://freesoftware.keltron.org/edumorphixcd.html Its a GNU/Linux distribution for education institutes. It contains a lot of education softwares, along with common application needed..... Its the experimental release. so need heavy testing... We need your comments!, Please use it and give suggestions..... Thanks and regards -- "Freedom Matters" Sajith VK

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FLOSSinINDIA: What's in LINUXForYou April 2004
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 08 Apr '04

08 Apr '04

OPEN SOURCE (OR SHOULD WE SAY FREE/LIBRE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE?) speaks local languages of India: FLOSS enthusiasts across the globe are getting together to enable your PC to speak Hindi, Malayalam, Bangla, Marathi, and many other languages. And they are succeeding in their mission. (Features a lot of the guysyou might know -- G Karunakar, Prakash Adavani, Venkatesh Hariharan, Prof Jitendra Shah, Arun Sharma, Sankarshan Mukhopadhyay, Shikha Pillai, Dr Nagarjuna and others). * Linux Nirvana: keeping your system in top shape * Using USB devices in GNU/Linux * MindTree uses GNU/Linux for a customised consumer product * Tata Teleservices implements a FLOSS-based terminal server at its Ahmedabad call centre * How Zope, a content management tool, helped Epson America. RAHUL CHOPRA, EDITOR: "Once you understand Open Source, I believe, you will get hooked on to it." * Motorola launches multimedia GNU/Linux mobile phone * Mandrake releases Mandrakelinux 10.0 Community * Trial copies of Linux scanner software http://www.hamrick.com/vsm.html * Kernel 2.6.4 released http://www.kernel.org/mirrors/ * Major updates and releases: Gentoo Linux 2004.0, AD}IOS v3.0, Coyote Linux v2.10 Beta 2; MoviX v0.8.1, PostgreSQL v7.3.6; phpMyAdmin v2.5.6; Nmap Security Scanner v3.50; Knoppixv3.4 * DO YOU ARGEE withAlolita Sharma's view that "protecting intellectual property is central to the growing success of the Open Source industry"? Quote: At minimum, recognition and attribution are required, as exemplified in the traditional MIT or BSD licenses. More frequently today, copyright is employed to ensure that the covered work remains an active agent of the collaborative software community. This is exemplified in the GPL, LGPL and MPL licenses." (from "How is IP used in Open Source?") * Blender: the basics of modelling * CrossOver Office * Simple macros with OpenOffice Writer (By SM) * Piloting data in OpenOffice Calc (By SM) * Beat LFY: Why this magazine needs several rivals (Niyam Bhushan) * The Linux Learning Curve * BitTorrent: a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol * eCos: Royalty-free real-time soln for OS developers * IPCop: cut-down distro, intended to operate as a firewall * Basics of Linux signals * Another alternative model based on 'capabilities'. * Functions in Python * Webmin: The administrator's mate * List of LUGs and GNU/LUGs across India * GNUnify 2004: FOSSed out in Pune EXTRALinuxPRO: Build yourself an arcade game player... SOFTWARE INCLUDED THIS MONTHS: * Achievo: Web-based project management * AIRA: business class management (ERP) software * SCRIBUS: Easy-to-use tool for simple DTP * RICHARD M STALLMAN VIDEO: RMS' views on free software * LINUX-2.6.3: Latest release of the Linux kernel * ARCADE GAME: Convert yours into an arcade game-playing machine * MONKEY: Small Web server * BitTORRENT 3.3: Downloading utility for GNU/Linux * DISCOVERER: Small 802.11b network detector for GNU/Linux * MOBILE GUIDE: Complete documentation * 4tH COMPILER: Conventional compiler, instead of standard Forth engine * APACHE TOOLBOX: Easier way to install Apache * DrJAVA: Integrated Java development environment and more * DISK2: Standard business server -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2004 | Frederick Noronha, Freelance Journalist Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa | Goa India 0091.832.2409490 or 2409783 1 2 3 4 5 6 | ---------------------------------------- 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | Email fred at bytesforall.org 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 | Writing with a difference 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 | ... on what makes *the* difference 28 29 30 31 | http://www.bytesforall.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT USENET http://www.algebra.com/~scig/approved/threads.html -------------------------------------------------------------------

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Shell hackers::solve this
by Rakesh Ambati 08 Apr '04

08 Apr '04

Hi list, So this piece of shell displays a warning on the top five lines of the shell. The problem is 'clear' wipes it.Now how to prevent it ? <code> /bin/echo -e '\033[05;25r'; /bin/echo -e "Hackers Beware \n\n\n" </code> --arky __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/

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[Fsf-friends] Schools to get $20 m grant from Microsoft India, 7 April, 2004 (fwd)
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 08 Apr '04

08 Apr '04

This probably needs to be noted. FN ---------- Forwarded message ---------- 7 April, 2004 [ www.i4donline.net ] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schools to get $20 m grant from Microsoft India To push local language computing in the State, Microsoft Corporation India Ltd announced the roll-out of its $20- million IT education programme for schools in India and an agreement on a programme with the Orissa Government. Language matters, Windows, MS Office to be in 5 Indian languages With the aim of promoting business, Microsoft India has devised a three-pronged strategy in India this year. The company will be focussing on �accelerating IT literacy, improving security and enabling local IT opportunities through vernacular language interfaces� in and around its software packages. UN report: e-government in region faces multiple snags - Lebanon Countries in the Middle East may talk the technological lingo, but just how serious most are about preparing, promoting and facilit- ating the use of electronic government and actual electronic par- ticipation remains to be seen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your comments and suggestions and request for subscribe/unsubscribe are welcome at info(a)i4donline.net www.i4donline.net [The first monthly magazine on ICT4D] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Joint Statement about GNU/Linux Security
by Kanti Jadia 07 Apr '04

07 Apr '04

Note: Forwarded message attached -- Orignal Message -- From: Martin Schulze <joey(a)infodrom.org> To: Debian News Channel <debian-news(a)lists.debian.org> Subject: Joint Statement about GNU/Linux Security ----------------------------------------- Enjoy your Freedom,use GNU/Linux. http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html -----------------------------------------

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OSI Vs FSF
by Rakesh Ambati 06 Apr '04

06 Apr '04

Dear Friends, Peace reign at last on our list, I don't wish to alter that.But sometimes I wonder whether this the calm before the storm. We are had our arguments over this issue and we shall many more.I wrote this story to show my view on this matter.Hope you'll enjoy it. --arky Of All Money's Worth ===================== Copyright (c) 2004 Rakesh "arky" Ambati.See end for copying conditions. Preface ======= This story was written to portray what I feel separates OSI from FSF philosophy.It trys not to support either of schools, but I leaves it you as the reader to decide. Am a wanderer. I have no home and nothing to call my own, I wonder what's the use for such things for the one who's seeks the essence. My early years were spent in the land of my teachers, studying the mystical world of magic, now I wander where the essence leads me. Through the golden sands of the desert I pass, to the the city of kaliya. It is written by the wise of the old ages, that those who seek with find it here in this noble land. Through the ages men came here,in search of fortune and fame. Upon this blessed soil I walk, mingling in the crowd of this thriving city. Walking through the street I savored upon the sights. 'Make way for the royal magician'.The palanquin bearer called. Lost in thoughts,I found myself standing before a majestic palanquin. 'Has the royal magician's forgotten to walk or ' I asked 'they can't bear his weight any more'. The palanquin bears stood silently, Wondering whether my time on this earth has come to end,thus I dare to speak so. 'No my brother' I magician said getting out of the palanquin.'the magician walks with his equal' 'Bless this day, we meet again' he said. He dismissed the palanquin bearers who rushed to the magician house to make arrangements for guest. 'Walk with me, my brother for we have lot to talk'.The magician said Leaving the bustling streets we came upon a path that took us to pond filled with lotus flowers. 'The royal magical has a great heart' I said. 'A great heart and wealth to match' he said. 'The patrons of this land are benevolent, my magic brings me fame and wealth' he said. 'Your wanderings has brought you to this great city.Your magic is great,here it will be measured in silver and gold'. 'The essence is for all who seek, its not for the pleasure of few' I said. 'Does the great essence diminish if you seek its worth in gold'.The magician asked. 'The essence can not be measured,none but the one who seek it know its worth' I said. The magician was silent,I looked over the pond filled with lotus flowers.Few children came running down the path carrying small water pitchers,gleefully laughing. A little girl chased a boy who snatched her flower. She came running and brushed against the royal magician. The pitcher slipped as the girl stumbled and broke into pieces.Seeing the royal magician and a stranger the children ran. The royal magician raised the crying girl and said 'Cry not for what's broken.Here, take this silver and buy yourself a new one.' The little girl threw the coins and broke into renewed sobs. With the ends of my flowing rob I wiped the tears of the girl and said 'No Cry,My Princess.Tell me what you wish.' The little girl turned her gaze to the shards of her lovely pitcher. Smiling, I moved my palms over her eyes and said. 'My Princess, take your lovely pitcher and go home happy'. The girl's face glowed with pleasure looking at her pitcher. She cradled the pitcher in her arms and went home smiling. I looked at the silver lying in dust and thought 'Of all the money's worth, couldn't bring the smile on a child's face'. Copying ======= Copyright (c) 2004 Rakesh "arky" Ambati. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/

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Request::Share your source.list
by Rakesh Ambati 05 Apr '04

05 Apr '04

Hello list, Can you please share your deb sources.list file. Am hooked up with a 128kbs link to a bangalore-mantra ISP.If you have taken pains to build your sources.list localised for indian bandwidth needs,I request you to please share it with me. My debian_version is testing/unstable TIA -arky __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/

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MS Releases software under GPL like license.
by Rajkumar S 05 Apr '04

05 Apr '04

Hi, More at http://blogs.msdn.com/robmen/category/4625.aspx and http://sourceforge.net/projects/wix/ It's released under the IBM Common Public License or CPL The CPL is a 'copyleft' license, just like the GPL. The main point of difference is that the CPL has a software-patent protection clause, which the GPL does not. (However, Eben Moglen has indicated that this may be included in the next version of the GPL, which would make it compatible) raj

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Simputer
by balachandran c 05 Apr '04

05 Apr '04

>Fred, >I think BBC missed the point here. The Simputer happens to be the first hardware experiment on GPL using the FSF mode of development. >Except that the license for the Simputer is non-free[3]. You cannot >make commercial use of the hardware : > >"Any commercial exploitation of the Specifications (whether Simputer >or Simputerized) involves a nominal one time payment to the Trust. The >payment will be $25,000 for developing countries and $250,000 for >developed countries." They charged a good amount for development tools, even for educational institutions. We (at IIITA) had requested some tools when picopeta themselves tried to market the product (sans the amida thingy). They were interested only in selling the product and devel. tools to us. One of the professors told me that they were concerned more about "protecting their Eye-Pee" than letting students work on the system (effectively porting softwares to their system for free). In the end, we didnt buy anything from them. I hope things have changed for the better. bala

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