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3 June 2005
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2005-06-02
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Diary of an open source developer workshop:
Independent journalist Frederick Noronha
blogged his way through the Asia Source open
source developer workshop in India earlier this
year. Now he has collected all his writings
over the entire workshop and released them as a
small book which offers a fascinating insight
into the state of open source software, not
only in Asia, but throughout the world.
SA partners to participate in global free
software study: The CSIR and the University of
the Western Cape have been selected to
participate in a two-year global study on free
and open source software.
X Factor - understanding the X window system:
Unix systems and their derivatives, including
Linux, these days have one major thing in
common. They all use the same system as the
back end for their graphical interfaces. This
system is called the X window system, or more
commonly X.
Creative Commons launched in SA: Founder Larry
Lessig joins African counterparts to launch
South African chapter of organisation working
to challenge and re-define the notion of
intellectual property rights.
Skills deficit still dogs open source software
in Africa - report: Bridges.org this week
released the findings of its study on the use
of free/open source and proprietary software in
public computer centres in Africa. It found
that where free software was well-implemented
there were many advantages but FOSS still faces
many challenges to widespread adoption. It also
found that many of the preceived advantages of
free software - such as cost - were not
realised in Africa.
CSIR's open source centre evolves: Around R50
million a year to be pumped into growing the
number , and quality of technical skills in
South Africa through learnerships, increased
research and new technologies.
BitDefender for small businesses and FreeBSD:
The security conscious will be pleased with the
decision by BitDefender to extend support to
FreeBSD as well as introducing a small
business-focused version that runs on most
Linux distributions.
SA has skills to challenge global software
market - Tax CIO: The South African IT sector
has an unparalleled work ethic and the skills
needed to be a major innovator in the global
software market but needs to pick its battles
carefully, South African Revenue Service CIO
Ken Jarvis said this morning.
Obsidian gets Ubuntu deal: Shuttleworth signs
up Obsidian as Ubuntu support partner in South
Africa.
111 LPI exams written at LinuxWorld: The LPI
certification event held yesterday at
LinuxWorld South Africa saw candidates writing
111 exams.
Maddog rails against 'false' TCO debate:
Long-time Linux advocate and a keynote speaker
at the first LinuxWorld ZA conference, Jon
"Maddog" Hall told conference delagates that
the real value of open source is not captured
in a total-cost-of-ownership calculation.
LinuxWorld kicks off with Shuttleworth:
EduBuntu and a local support partner for Ubuntu
topped Shuttleworth's opening address at
LinuxWorld yesterday. He also gave some hints
on what to expect from Breezy Badger, the next
release of Ubuntu expected in October.
Managed Linux services on show at LinuxWorld:
Synaq plans to showcase the "clear cut"
advantages open source software offers
businesses, irrespective of their size.
Web-based OpenOffice.org 2.0 training Local
training company Intoweb to launch web-based
interactive OpenOffice.org 2.0 training package
at LinuxWorld.
News you might have missed LinuxWorld kicks
off with Shuttleworth 2005-05-18 - EduBuntu and
a local support partner for Ubuntu topped
Shuttleworth's opening address at LinuxWorld
yesterday. He also gave some hints on what to
expect from Breezy Badger, the next release of
Ubuntu expected in October.
Managed Linux services on show at LinuxWorld
2005-05-17 - Synaq plans to showcase the "clear
cut" advantages open source software offers
businesses, irrespective of their size.
Web-based OpenOffice.org 2.0 training
2005-05-17 - Local training company Intoweb to
launch web-based interactive OpenOffice.org 2.0
training package at LinuxWorld.
Obsidian to unveil new look at LinuxWorld
2005-05-16 - SA Linux "veterans" Obsidian
Systems plan to use local show to launch their
new corporate identity.
Tangent to unveil Linux management tools at
LinuxWorld 2005-05-13 - Distro-independent
tools to make administering Linux as simple as
possible.
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Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436
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Would really like to invite Free Software user groups in different parts
of India (or elsewhere) to join in the softwarefreedomday.org event, which
is being organised this year on September 10, 2005. FN
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Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436
Tel +91.832.2409490 | http://fn.swiki.net | http://www.bytesforall.net
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Want to be officially heard?
Chance to participate.
cheers,
Pedro.
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Subject: [A2k] WIPO online debate on IP and information society (June1-15)
Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 12:42:07 -0400
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ONLINE FORUM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
June 1 - 15, 2005
Through an online forum, the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) will provide a unique opportunity for all to take part in a
dynamic discussion on the role of intellectual property in the
Information Society.
The Online Forum on Intellectual Property in the Information Society
will be hosted by WIPO from June 1 to 15, 2005, at
http://www.wipo.int/ipisforum/.
The WIPO Online Forum is designed to enable and encourage an open
discussion on issues related to intellectual property and the
information society, in light of the goals of the World Summit on the
Information Society (WSIS). Comments will be invited on 10 themes:
1.The WSIS Declaration of Principles sets out a vision for the
information society – how can the intellectual property system support
this vision?
2.The intellectual property system and freedom of expression and
creativity: Help or hindrance?
3.The public domain and open access models of information creation: at
odds with the intellectual property system or enabled by it?
4.What is the impact of copyright law, both at international and
national levels, on education and research?
5.What are the rights and responsibilities of intellectual property
rightsholders?
6.Global partnerships to achieve the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals: what role for intellectual property?
7.How is intellectual property policy made for the information society:
and who makes it?
8.How can cultural and intellectual diversity of traditional communities
be respected in the information society?
9.Emerging business models for distributing intellectual property
online: opportunity or threat?
10.What are the challenges for enforcement of intellectual property
rights in the digital environment?
Anyone who has an interest in these topics will be free to post their
comments on the WIPO Online Forum over a two-week period beginning June
1, 2005. Each theme page will contain a commentary about the issue and
list of questions to consider, background resources and a posting of
comments made.
WIPO is looking forward to a lively and extensive debate in this Online
Forum, which, it is hoped will include comments from all stakeholders,
as well as the general public. This initiative is part of WIPO’s
continuing efforts to raise awareness about intellectual property
issues, encourage discussion and ensure that the intellectual property
system responds to the concerns of all stakeholders. The conclusions of
the Online Forum will form part of WIPO’s contribution to WSIS.
For further information please contact: +41 22 338 8138, or email:
ecommerce(a)wipo.int.
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Dear GNagarjun, (G as in GNU)
I think the paper presented by the Italian Senator had a lot to do with 'Commodities and Capabilities' by Amartya Sen.
What do you feel about it?
CK Raju
Dear Friends,
Please forgive me for X-posting this email but the you help by donating
some money to school so that it can get a new computer.
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Premier Academy Panjagutta(Hyderabad) is a School primarily meant for
the poor children,they are keen on trying Linux in their School Lab!
Mr.Herald of FLOSS-HYD played a pivotal role in convincing school
management to shift over to Linux(I thank him for that).
There is a shortage of funds(around Rs.3000) for buying a computer,it
would be great if members of FLOSS-HYD come forward to donate some
money ........by contributing you will be helping around 200 young minds
getting introduced to the world of LINUX !!
People interested in contributing can send a cheque or contact Mr.Herald
directly(9848438717).
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Cheers
--arky
Rakesh 'Arky' Ambati <rakesh_ambati(a)yahoo.com>
The Summer of Code is Google's program designed to introduce students
to the world of Open Source Software Development.
This Summer, don't let your programming skills lie fallow...Use them
for the greater good of Open Source Software and computer science!
Google will provide a $4500 award to each student who successfully
completes an open source project by the end of the Summer. (payment
details can be found in FAQ)
By pairing applicants up with the proven wisdom and experience of
established prominent open source organizations (listed below), we
hope to make great software happen. If you can't come up with a great
idea to submit, a number of our organizations have made idea lists
available.
http://code.google.com/summerofcode.html
cheers!
Puneet