"The national body of South Africa (SABS), as a P member of JTC 1,
hereby submits an appeal against the outcome of the fast track
processing of DIS 29500 Office open XML. This is based on the
procedures followed before and during the ballot resolution meeting
(BRM) held from 25 to 29 February 2008 to discuss the comments
submitted on the fast-tracked DIS 29500 and the proposed responses
from Ecma."
Read the full letter from
http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-61468/south-africa-appeals-against-ooxml-cal…
Can we get BIS to back this appeal, considering it has voted no and
raised concerns about the process?
Cheers
Praveen
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Edward Terry <eterry(a)openboxbuilder.com>
Date: 2008/5/21
Subject: [+PLUS] Open Source Developer
To: plus-discuss(a)lists.sarovar.org
I'm looking for an entry-level software developer to work on a series of
projects on a full-time basis. This would be a long-term engagement as
an independent contractor.
I'm in the process of starting two businesses, one assembling and
selling Linux-based computers to small resellers, and one to develop an
educational simulation game targeting the home-school market. Some
projects will be related to improving the usability of open-source
software that will be bundled with the computers I sell, and others will
be related to simulation game development.
The first project involves integration between OssimPlanet
(http://www.ossim.org/OSSIM/ossimPlanet.html) and Delta3D
(http://www.delta3d.org).
OssimPlanet is an open-source virtual globe, similar in many ways to
Google Earth and NASA World Wind. Delta3D is an open-source game and
simulation engine. OssimPlanet lacks physics, while Delta3D lacks
terrain. OssimPlanet + Delta3D could provide an excellent base for a
simulation game set in the real world. The projects have discussed
integration to allow them to work together, but haven't done anything
about it due to lack of resources and more urgent needs.
I'm looking for someone who is interested in taking on the necessary
integration and can commit to at least 6 months. The work would be done
as a series of projects. Payment would be on a per-project basis (based
on deliverables), rather than hourly.
The following are required:
-Fluency in English.
-Reliable broadband Internet access.
-Ability to work without supervision.
-Skill in C++.
Experience with OssimPlanet
(http://www.ossim.org/OSSIM/ossimPlanet.html), Delta3D
(http://www.delta3d.org), and Ubuntu Linux (http://www.ubuntu.com) would
be helpful but is not required if you're willing to familiarize yourself
with them on your own time. Experience contributing to an open-source
project would also be very helpful but is not required.
Please email me if you would like more information.
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Microsoft will be signing up Malayalam movie star Mammootty as one of
the brand ambassadors for the Computer Literacy programme that is to
be organized soon in Kerala, a Southern Indian State well known for
its pro-free software policies.
Read, Sign and Share the letter at
http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Open_Letter_To_Mammooty
Also digg the story
http://digg.com/microsoft/Mammooty_don_t_join_hands_with_Microsoft
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Hi,
You can use the Sugar interface (originally designed for OLPC) on Debian now
If you are on Debian sid (unstable), just install sugar
apt-get install sugar
and install any of the activities you like
apt-cache search sugar activity
It is amazingly new feel, completely innovative interface.
Try it now !!!
Cheers
Praveen
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But it is a non-free logo with trademark restrictions. Thats why
Iceweasel is born
On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 12:01 PM, V. Sasi Kumar <sasi.fsf(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I wonder whether this is really a message from heaven!
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> From: Mohan K.G <k.g.mohan(a)gmail.com>
> To: k_gmohan(a)yahoo.com, V. Sasi Kumar <v.sasi.personal(a)gmail.com>
> Subject: Hubble Firefox
> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:16:21 +0300
>
> This "Firefox logo" image was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in
> March 2004. It's actually the variable star V838 Monocerotis near our Milky
> Way Galaxy. I personally think it's actually a sign from Heaven for everyone
> to stop using Internet Explorer.
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> K.G.Mohan
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> V. Sasi Kumar
> Free Software Foundation of India
> http://swatantryam.blogspot.com
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Hello all,
IBPS(http://ibps.in) on behalf of SBI Life (subsidiary of State bank of
India) has invited applications for Recruitment of Graduate Trainees and
Associates. However, the online application doesn't work with Free Software
alternatives such as Mozilla Firefox and Konqueror. This denies the
candidates who uses Free Software to apply for the positions.
Refer: http://app1.ibps.in/SBILifeSPmenu.asp
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Manilal K M : മണിലാല് കെ എം.
http://libregeek.blogspot.com
Very extensive coverage of the Free Software acceptance in India.
"As 13-year-old Nalin Sathya, who will sit for these exams next year,
puts it, "The system is very easy to use and I can now use it even
without seeing the monitor. Python programming language is very easy.
I am trying to learn it."
Sathya's confidence emerges from a series of events that began eight years ago.
Full story
http://www.downtoearth.org.in/cover.asp?foldername=20080430&filename=news&s…
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