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Large Hadron Collider - powered by GNU/Linux
by James Mathew 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

http://blog.internetnews.com/skerner/2008/09/large-hadron-collider---powere… -- HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!

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Appeal for Bihar relief fund
by Vikram Vincent 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

On behalf of Team Swatantra I would like to extend our support to the fund collection drive for relief for the victims of the Bihar flood. I request all to please join in this effort. Thank you, Vikram Vincent Coordinator http://swatantra.org 9448810822 *Forum For Science & Development* *Free Software Movement-Karnataka* *An Appeal* Dear Friends, Bihar has been reeling under floods of an unprecedented nature leading to large-scale death and destruction. Although the resilient people of Bihar are used with the floods which are almost a perennial feature, the present floods have taken the nature of a National Calamity as the River Kosi has changed its course and is flowing in the opposite direction. This is a situation which was unforeseen and many districts of Bihar are totally submerged and lakhs of people are marooned without food or relief. About 16 districts have been submerged and more than 20 lakhs people have become homeless. The Government machinery is doing its bit, but the sheer magnitude of the calamity makes it almost impossible for it to be handled by the Government alone. There is no assessment of the actual loss of lives and property as many areas are still inaccessible. The threat of epidemics is also something that looms large in such circumstances. It becomes the duty of all patriotic citizens to rise to the occasion and assist in such relief efforts. The Forum For Science and Development and Free Software Movement-Karnataka is organizing collection of relief for the flood victims in an effort to provide succour to the suffering. A Relief Team will leave to Bihar in the Second week of October and along with the Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti disburse relief in the affected areas. We request you to contribute generously in this endeavor so that we can share their suffering and mitigate it to some extent. Our volunteers will be approaching you individually for your contributions and also seek your support to meet concerned officials in your establishment to make it a meaningful effort. In anticipation of your support and cooperation, Thanking You, Sd/- Dr.S.Chatterji Convenor, FSD. Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore. Ph-9342858587. Dr.Vijoo Krishnan Co-Convenor, FSD. PG Dept of Political Science St.Joseph's College, Bangalore. Ph-9449612237. H.S.Jaykumar Convenor, FSM-Karnataka. Ph:9448163453

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Fwd: [ilug-tvm] Khadi Board visits the GNU/Linux installfest at Technopark today ..
by Praveen A 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

---------- കൈമാറിയ സന്ദേശം ---------- അയച്ച വ്യക്തി: ashik salahudeen <aashiks(a)gmail.com> തീയ്യതി: 4 September 2008 1:00 PM വിഷയം: [ilug-tvm] Khadi Board visits the GNU/Linux installfest at Technopark today .. സ്വീകര്ത്താവ്: ilug-tvm(a)googlegroups.com, smc-discuss(a)googlegroups.com Hi all, We at the installfest were lucky enough to have that heady feeling that accompanies a picture of FOSS working its magic and people benefitting from it. Today we had a visit from Khadi board. Khadi board has been using Fedora and Ubuntu to run their office for quiet sometime now. They had to obey a ruling from the government which mandated the use of FOSS. Instead of waiting around and shoving miles of red tape over it , they went into action and started using FOSS. Of course they ran into problems. They went to CDAC for help. Unfortunately , its another government body and they proved it. CDAC started bull shitting , promising stuff and delivering nothing , demanding ever increasing amounts of money for it and being secretive about it. Frustrated , the people from Khadi board turned to the FOSS community and voila !! things started to go right. Their major problem was Malayalam rendering and input which was solved by the leading Malayalam language computing group , Swathanthra Malayalam Computing ( http://fci.wikia.com/SMC ) . Its members provided support to Khadi board, over web. And Khadi board kept coming back to the community which never let them down. Today they were here to offer support for FOSS communities , in their own words " We saved over fifteen lakh rupees on OS licensing costs alone. Donating money as sponsorship to the FOSS communities and the events that they organize is nothing com[ared to the help and support they provided us" And you know what ? We are proud of them . We are proud of ( and to be the ) members of FOSS community that helped this organization which is a beacon of hope to the dying traditional weavers community. Khadi board is going to be the first public sector organization in Kerala to go completely paperless. And they did this because the FOSS community was right behind them supporting them. Not the government , not the so called software and research organizations sposored and funded by government, but the community who owns and maintains FOSS. A video that we managed to capture (pardon the poor video quality and awful reporting ) : http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=BuyfLUzFz9E -- സ്വതന്ത്ര മലയാളം കമ്പ്യൂട്ടിങ്ങ് - എന്റെ കമ്പ്യൂട്ടറിന് എന്റെ ഭാഷ വെബ് താള്:http://smc.org.in/ ഗൂഗിള് കൂട്ടം‍:http://groups.google.com/group/smc-discuss സാവന്ന സംരംഭം: https://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/smc ഐആര്‍സി ചാനല്‍: irc.freenode.net ലെ #smc-project ഓര്‍ക്കൂട്ട് കൂട്ടം :http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=20512120 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ "Freedom is the only law". "Freedom Unplugged" http://www.ilug-tvm.org You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ilug-tvm" group. To post to this group, send email to ilug-tvm(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ilug-tvm-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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OpenOffice3.0beta
by CK Raju . 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Second beta release available ----------------------------- The second public beta release of OpenOffice.org 3.0 is now ready for testing. This beta release is made available to allow a broad user base to test and evaluate the next major version of OpenOffice.org, but is not recommended for production use at this stage. If you are a regular user of OpenOffice.org, here's a great opportunity to help us make the next release the best ever. Download this release from download page. http://download.openoffice..org/3.0beta CK Raju Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/

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September 24 is World Day Against Software Patents
by Praveen A 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

PRESS RELEASE — [ World / Economy / Innovation ] ======================================================================= September 24 Is World Day Against Software Patents ======================================================================= Brussels, 2nd September 2008 -- A global coalition of more than 80 software companies, associations and developers has declared the 24th of September to be the "World Day Against Software Patents". Five years ago, on 24 September 2003, the European Parliament adopted amendments to limit the scope of patent law and thereby protect small software companies from the harmful effects of broad and trivial software patents. A global petition asking to effectively stop software patents worldwide will be launched on 24 September 2008, together with specific additional requests for certain regions such as Europe, the United States or India. On 24 September 2008, the World Day Against Software Patents will provide volunteers with the opportunity to express the growing concerns of users, businesses and developers. The granting of software patents by patent offices around the world affects their freedom to innovate. The organisers expect 24h of activities across the globe. Volunteers will gather in front of patent offices to inform the general public of the problems underlying software patenting. A global petition demanding to effectively stop software patents worldwide will be launched on the same day. In some regions of the world such as Europe, the United States, or India, dedicated campaigns are being prepared by local supporters. The organisers intend to celebrate the World Day on an annual basis unless substantive clarifications are adopted in national laws that stop software patenting along with their effects on the digital economy. Benjamin Henrion, initiator of the StopSoftwarePatents coalition effort, explains "The aim behind StopSoftwarePatents is to gather a worldwide coalition of businesses and civil society in order to get laws which clearly exempt software from patentable subject matter. This is the best solution for getting rid of 'patent trolls' and uncontrollable legal risks generated by software patents. The day the software industry forms a clear front against software patents will be the beginning of the end for the 'patent trolls'." The Belgian campaigner was among the persons who persuaded the members of the European Parliament five years ago to adopt amendments that limit the scope of patent law in order to protect small software companies. The European Council of Ministers - where national patent offices exercise significant influence - fiercely insisted on making software patents legal in Europe. Additionally, 'patent trolls' and US-based corporations invested large lobby resources to support the position of the Council. After a long struggle, the proposed directive was finally rejected by the European Parliament in its second reading. Since then, European and national patent offices continue to grant these software and business method patents without an approval of the legislator by creative interpretation of the European Patent Convention. In few other nations, notably the US, the patent offices are even more permissive. However, even in the US, no legislator ever approved the practise. The global coalition calls for a larger representation of business and civil society against software patents. The current lobby gap makes Congress and Senate, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) and the Supreme Court susceptible to lobbying from patent industries, holders and patent professionals. Although companies affected by software patent litigation have been lobbying for a reform, their advocacy for "quality" and "lower damages" targets the symptoms rather than the roots of the problem. ======================================================================= Quotes ======================================================================= Businesses ========== Anwar Ummer Arackal, CEO of OpenFirms, a consulting company for some of the leading health care organizations and companies in India, says "Patents in the field of software hinders the accessibility to technology of our government health care clients who depend mainly on large scale deployment of embedded devices for functioning. This situation would lead to monopoly and anti competitive strategies." Stefane Fermigier, founder and chairman of Nuxeo SAS, says: "It is most important for the future of our company and our ecosystem, and for software innovation in general, that the tremendous legal uncertainties introduced by software patents for true innovators are kept out of the market." Marco Schulze, manager of Nightlabs, a professional supplier of ticketing solutions based in Freiburg, Germany, says: "Small Software companies cannot afford to go to court or pay damages. Who is this software patent system for?" PatentFrei, a coalition of 1000 German software businesses united against software patents, explains: "The copyright law, which should guaranty the copyright holder the security of an appropriate reimbursement, has become an empty shell. The creativity of software developers has been replaced by the creativity of patent lawyers with the writing of broad patent claims. Politicians are asked today more than ever to bring back a patent system which has gone off course, and to stop granting patents on software." Jean-Paul Smets, founder of the Noepatents petition in 2000 and CEO of Nexedi software publication, considers that "European Union is the world most friendly region for software innovators. Unlike in the US, Software Entrepreneurs can focus on R&D and do not need to worry about the risks of costly patent litigations or absurd software patents trolls." Eneko Astigarraga, CEO of CodeSyntax, a software company located in the Basque Country, says: "It's clear that software patents reduce competition and innovation in the software industry, patents represent a brake on innovation, especially on Internet." Charles-H. Schulz, Partner at Ars Aperta: "Software patents exclude competition, force companies out of business, drive up costs, impoverish states and hinder their citizens to innovate and create revenues. We chose to accept competition and foster innovation." Pieter Hintjens, founder and CEO of iMatix Corporation, which provides messaging solutions to the worlds financial markets, says "Patents are for firms that can't compete without state intervention. We were free to innovate in high-speed communications protocols because Europe was free of software patents. We have always seen the US-style patenting of basic ideas to be a curse on the fast-moving software business. Software patents are protectionist voodoo." Alberto Barrionuevo, President of Andalibre, the Association of open source companies of Andalusia, says "Software patents, if legalized, would destroy the most part of the IT business sector in the world. AndaLibre is strongly against any software patent and will fight for the freedom of creation in software." Matthew Holloway, the author of Docvert, says "Software patents are inherently broad and always result in government granted monopolies that allow one company to outlaw their competitors. Because of this software patents stifle innovation and economies. Allowing one company to own a software idea is as foolish as allowing one company to own a food idea. In my career I have never seen a software idea that was patent worthy." Civil Society ============= Hartmut Pilch, board member and former President of the FFII e.V., explained in 2006 how the patent system can be saved: "My message to the patent world is: Either get back to the doctrines of forces of nature or face the elimination of your system." John Ingleby, of Schoolforge UK, says "Software patents hamper development of new software by increasing legal costs while at the same time enabling concealment rather than publication of innovations." Richard Stallman, Founder of GNU Project and Free Software Foundation, says "Software patents are a threat to all software developers and all software users. Just one patent can ruin years of work, and no software project is safe: with each design decision, there is a chance you will step on a patent that will explode and destroy your project. To make software development safe for the developers and the users, we must abolish software patents." Bruce Perens, creator of the Open Source Definition, and advisor to governments and industries, says "Software patents are a drag on innovation in the countries that have implemented them, vastly increasing the cost of producing real products in the proprietary software world because they replace innovation with litigation. But we're most concerned with them because they are entirely incompatible with Open Source, which is the strongest driver of innovation in software development today." ANSOL, the Portuguese association for Free Software advocacy: "Asking for software patents is nothing more than creating an arms race. And we all know why arm dealers love those and the normal people who end up paying hate them." ======================================================================= Links ======================================================================= * Call for a World Day Against Software Patents signed by more then 80 stakeholders: http://stopsoftwarepatents.org/call * Draft petition with Request for public comments: http://stopsoftwarepatents.org/petition * Permanent link to this press release: http://press.ffii.org/Press_releases/September_24_Is_World_Day_Against_Soft… ======================================================================= Contact ======================================================================= Benjamin Henrion FFII Brussels +32-2-414 84 03 +32-484-566109 bhenrion(a)ffii.org (French/English) ======================================================================= About the FFII ======================================================================= The FFII is a not-for-profit association active in over fifty countries, dedicated to the development of information goods for the public benefit, based on copyright, free competition, and open standards. More than 850 members, 3,500 companies and 100,000 supporters have entrusted the FFII to act as their voice in public policy questions concerning exclusion rights (intellectual property) in data processing. _______________________________________________ In-parl maillist subscribe via http://aktiv.ffii.org/ fine-tune via https://lists.ffii.org/mailman/listinfo/in-parl -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Fwd: [GNU/FSF Press] FSF and Stephen Fry celebrate the GNU Project 25th anniversary
by James Mathew 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Sullivan <johns(a)fsf.org> Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 8:36 AM Subject: [GNU/FSF Press] FSF and Stephen Fry celebrate the GNU Project 25th anniversary To: info-press(a)gnu.org BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Tuesday, September 2, 2008 -- The GNU operating system is turning 25 this year, and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) has kicked off its month-long celebration of the anniversary by releasing "Happy Birthday to GNU," a short film featuring the English humorist, actor, novelist and filmmaker Stephen Fry. In the five-minute film, Fry compares the free software operating system to "good science" and contrasts it with the "kind of tyranny" imposed by the proprietary software produced by companies like Microsoft and Apple that it replaces. He encourages people to use free GNU/Linux distributions like gNewSense (<http://gnewsense.org>) and free software generally, for freedom's sake. "Stephen has generously donated his time to the cause of free software. His ability to communicate a technological and philosophical movement in terms of the basic principles of sharing and user freedom -- ideas that everyone can understand -- will introduce a new and broader audience to the benefits of free software," said Matt Lee, an FSF campaigns manager and writer/producer of the film. The video is available for download at <http://www.gnu.org>, and the FSF is encouraging supporters to share it as widely as possible. Many have already posted an image of Fry linking back to the video on their blogs and web sites. The film will also be distributed as an update to gNewSense users. Peter Brown, the FSF's executive director, added, "We intend for the 25th anniversary to be more than just a reflection on the history of the free software movement, because despite all of the success brought about by the GNU system and other free software projects, we still need a determined effort to replace or eliminate the proprietary applications, platforms, drivers and firmware that many users still run. In this light, the video of Stephen Fry is not just a celebration, but a rallying call for the work that still needs to be done. During September we plan a number of further announcements leading up to Software Freedom Day (<http://softwarefreedomday.org/>) on September 20 and the GNU anniversary on September 27." Today over 300 software packages are released under the auspices of the GNU Project, and new programs are being added all the time. These programs range from the original core operating system components to more recent additions like Gnash, a free software answer to the threat posed by Adobe's proprietary Flash player plugin; and GNU PDF, a reader for PDF files. Outside of GNU, the Free Software Directory (<http://directory.fsf.org>) names over 5,000 additional free software projects, including Firefox-based web browsers, the Apache web server, and OpenOffice.org. Other well-known groups, like Wikipedia, Creative Commons, and the free culture movement, cite the GNU system and the free software philosophy as important inspirations for their decisions to make similar commitments to freedom in their respective areas. "Happy Birthday to GNU," along with more information about GNU software and philosophy, are on display at <http://www.gnu.org>. ### About the GNU Operating System and Linux Richard Stallman announced in September 1983 the plan to develop a free software Unix-like operating system called GNU. GNU is the only operating system developed specifically for the sake of users' freedom. See <http://www.gnu.org/gnu/the-gnu-project.html>. In 1992, the essential components of GNU were complete, except for one, the kernel. When in 1992 the kernel Linux was re-released under the GNU GPL, making it free software, the combination of GNU and Linux formed a complete free operating system, which made it possible for the first time to run a PC without non-free software. This combination is the GNU/Linux system. For more explanation, see <http://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html>. ### About Free Software and Open Source The free software movement's goal is freedom for computer users. Some, especially corporations, advocate a different viewpoint, known as "open source," which cites only practical goals such as making software powerful and reliable, focuses on development models, and avoids discussion of ethics and freedom. These two viewpoints are different at the deepest level. For more explanation, see <http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/open-source-misses-the-point.html>. ### About the Free Software Foundation The Free Software Foundation, founded in 1985, is dedicated to promoting computer users' right to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer programs. The FSF promotes the development and use of free (as in freedom) software -- particularly the GNU operating system and its GNU/Linux variants -- and free documentation for free software. The FSF also helps to spread awareness of the ethical and political issues of freedom in the use of software, and its Web sites, located at fsf.org and gnu.org, are an important source of information about GNU/Linux. Donations to support the FSF's work can be made at <http://donate.fsf.org>. Its headquarters are in Boston, MA, USA. ### Media Contacts John Sullivan Operations Manager Free Software Foundation +1 (617) 542 5942 <campaigns(a)fsf.org> ### _______________________________________________ FSF And GNU Press mailing list <info-press(a)gnu.org> http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/info-press -- HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!

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Free Software and Thin clients
by Vikram Vincent 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Hi, Since I'm into bridging the digital divide and this company http://www.thinvent.in by my friend Saurabh conbines Free Software and the former, thought that I'd push it on the list for those interested. -- Vikram Vincent +919448810822 http://swatantra.org/

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Fwd: Open Source Hindi Speech Recognition System Release
by Shyam Karanattu 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Sachin Joshi* <rushtosachin(a)gmail.com <mailto:rushtosachin@gmail.com>> Date: Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 3:52 PM Subject: Open Source Hindi Speech Recognition System Release To: Recently, we have built an open source Hindi Speech Recognition System which is freely available at - https://sourceforge.net/projects/hindiasr/ This system is based on CMU Sphinx3 package. hindiasr package provides the basic acoustic models for north Indian hindi speakers. These models can be plugged into any application by using Sphinx APIs. I hope that these acoustic models will be useful for many open source application developers, who want to integrate a Hindi speech recognition system into their application. The latest release of hindiasr is HindiASR-2.0 . For detailed information about how to run the system (on Linux Platform) please check out the README2_0.txt from this release. Regards, Sachin Joshi

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A possible breakthrough...
by CK Raju 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

"...Obama has also often spoken of taking e-governance to the next level, using technology to create a more open and direct relationship between the government and the people. This would mean both soliciting public opinion much more aggressively and also tapping into public expertise on selected subjects. Ideally, this would mean that the ordinary citizen would be able to lobby the president just as the big corporations do on a regular basis...." Story at http://in.news.yahoo.com/241/20080831/1260/twl-obamania-vows-techies_1.html -------- Ideally, it should be that "ordinary citizens should be able to lobby the government [president] more than as the big corporations do, inversely proportional to their access to power-structures ..." - powerless ones having the most significant say in politics. Then, we can see where the world order goes. CK Raju

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RMS visiting India
by Arun M 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Dear Friends, RMS would be in India during this Dec. He will be coming for a conference on free software in Kerala. If there is any other event being planned in which you think his presence would be useful, send a mail to me with details. regards, arun.

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Re: [Fsf-friends] [FSUG-Bangalore] Gnu/Linux Habba V2 @ Mysore on 21st September
by renuka prasad 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

it would be better if it is conducted in association with SJCE mysore as already few professors and head of the departments are completely using GNU /Linux in their labs for example Prof Anand Murthy of Electrical department who is heading the department is using only free softwares in their labs ---- Also there are many other professors who are very much into this already -- please take their help -- contact prof anand murth of Sjce , electrical department -- it will be a big success..... On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 11:18 AM, Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind(a)gmail.com>wrote: > On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 11:05 AM, Omshivaprakash H L > <omshivaprakash(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > > Hash: SHA1 > > > > Hi All, > > > > There were around 300+ people registered for the first Gnu/Linux Habba > > event conducted at SERC, IISc, Bangalore in April, 08. More than 200 > > people were benefited. Around 100 people installed Linux @ the venue. > > 200+ Ubuntu CD's mailed to people who wanted to try out Linux. Now its > > time to help others who didn't get to attend the last event. > > We request you to include other distros like Debian lenny , Fedora 9 , > gNewSense etc in addition to ubuntu > > > Yes, Sampada technical team is now heading towards Mysore to conduct > > its second Linux install Fest "Gnu/Linux Habba". > > > > More information regarding this even can be found @ Event URL > > http://habba.in > > > > Wiki : http://dev.sampada.net/GNU_Linux_Install_Fest > > > > Team Mailing list : tech-volunteers(a)sampada.net > > > > Venue: Department Of Physics, University Of Mysore, Mysore > > > > Event Postings (Kannada Version): http://sampada.net/article/11243 > > > > IRC : #kannada on IRC.Net > > > > Join Us! You can register as a Volunteer @ our wiki page. Registration > > for attendees will be open soon! > > > > - -- > > - -- > > "A well-directed imagination is the source of great deeds" > > - -- > > With Best Regards, > > Omshivaprakash.H.L | ಓಂ ಶಿವಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಎಚ್. ಎಲ್ | ॐ शिवप्रकाश् एच्. एल् > > > > Website : http://www.techfiz.info > > Blog : http://platonic.techfiz.info > > Phone: 91- 9902026518 > > AIM : fizworks > > ICQ : 265216744 > > IRC : #techfiz server: irc.freenode.net channel: #linux-india > > #ubuntu-in #gnu-india #kannada > > > > > > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > > Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) > > Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org > > > > iD8DBQFIt4qq7OA72yfkJqMRAsLCAKCPPMXrLhVd2pKDur4CxicEpeGpBwCgjyz8 > > bRQXXvKWU9+PKDbC6qWtWQo= > > =RGOJ > > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > > > _______________________________________________ > > FSUG-Bangalore mailing list > > FSUG-Bangalore(a)mm.gnu.org.in > > http://mm.gnu.org.in/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fsug-bangalore > > > _______________________________________________ > FSUG-Bangalore mailing list > FSUG-Bangalore(a)mm.gnu.org.in > http://mm.gnu.org.in/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fsug-bangalore >

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Gnu/Linux Habba V2 @ Mysore on 21st September
by Omshivaprakash H L 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi All, There were around 300+ people registered for the first Gnu/Linux Habba event conducted at SERC, IISc, Bangalore in April, 08. More than 200 people were benefited. Around 100 people installed Linux @ the venue. 200+ Ubuntu CD's mailed to people who wanted to try out Linux. Now its time to help others who didn't get to attend the last event. Yes, Sampada technical team is now heading towards Mysore to conduct its second Linux install Fest "Gnu/Linux Habba". More information regarding this even can be found @ Event URL http://habba.in Wiki : http://dev.sampada.net/GNU_Linux_Install_Fest Team Mailing list : tech-volunteers(a)sampada.net Venue: Department Of Physics, University Of Mysore, Mysore Event Postings (Kannada Version): http://sampada.net/article/11243 IRC : #kannada on IRC.Net Join Us! You can register as a Volunteer @ our wiki page. Registration for attendees will be open soon! - -- - -- "A well-directed imagination is the source of great deeds" - -- With Best Regards, Omshivaprakash.H.L | ಓಂ ಶಿವಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಎಚ್. ಎಲ್ | ॐ शिवप्रकाश् एच्. एल् Website : http://www.techfiz.info Blog : http://platonic.techfiz.info Phone: 91- 9902026518 AIM : fizworks ICQ : 265216744 IRC : #techfiz server: irc.freenode.net channel: #linux-india #ubuntu-in #gnu-india #kannada -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFIt4qq7OA72yfkJqMRAsLCAKCPPMXrLhVd2pKDur4CxicEpeGpBwCgjyz8 bRQXXvKWU9+PKDbC6qWtWQo= =RGOJ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Fwd: Hackerdom curtain raiser on thursday 10 am
by ശ്യാ ം കാ രനാട ്ട് | shyam karanattu 26 Aug '08

26 Aug '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anil Franklin <anilnf(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 1:03 AM Subject: Hackerdom curtain raiser on thursday 10 am To: "Abhilash VM (FOSS)" <abhilashvmenon(a)gmail.com>, Ismail < ismailcherkala(a)yahoo.co.in>, aeshyamae(a)gmail.com Hackerdom is simply a venue for free software activists and common people to unite .This is an event to take place in Thrissur. This event is going to be announced officially in a curtain raiser event happening on this thursday (*28th of August* ) at *Govt. Engineering college , Thrissur* . Free software activists from different parts of Kerala are expected to be there and we'll have a discussion about hackerdom to make it a new theme to project free and open source .You are welcome . * * [About hackerdom : Hackerdom is simply a venue for the hackers of the world to unite and interact and invite the public to participate. The booming Free and Open Source awareness in India is something we are proud of. The Free and Open Source usage and the public participation is highly encouraging in Kerala. A hands-on approach from the hackers to spreading public awareness is what we aim at. We focus not on the shallow goal of popularity but of the more path of leading people to freedom. We do not aim at just showing off all our cool software, we aim at showing people how using those software and the freedom it ensures has empowered us and how it can empower them too. Event is a joint effort from computer science students in Govt. engineering college, trichur with free software groups in kerala.] *Theme : Users + Developers = Community Come a User; return a hacker . * *For more details visit: * *Site : http://hackerdom.in* *Wiki : http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/hackerdom* *Group : http://groups.google.com/group/hackerdom/* * * - Admin admin(a)hackerdom.in -- regards -Anil

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[OT]M.Phil. in Computer Science
by Vikram Vincent 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Christ University is starting M.Phil. programme in Computer Science. For those of you interested in pursuing M.Phil. in CS please check out http://www.christuniversity.in/progdetails.php?prid=172 Eligibility<http://www.christuniversity.in/progpages.php?progid=172&sid=746> There is also a possibility that BE/BTech candidates may be eligible for the program (with extra course work). For more details please contact Mr. "Balachandran K" < balachandran.k(a)christuniversity.in>, -- Vikram Vincent +919448810822 http://swatantra.org/

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Bengalureans to come out with candles against monopolising knowledge
by Praveen A 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Free Software User Group Bangalore is organising candle light vigil to say no to software patents on 23rd Saturday. More details here http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Say_No_To_Software_Patents#Candle_Light_Vigil Invite your facebook friends at http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27662916862 Regards Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Free Software is protected..
by CK Raju, Thrissur 16 Aug '08

16 Aug '08

"In a major victory for the open source software movement, the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., has ruled that simply because a software programmer may give his work away for free does not mean that the software cannot be protected. The decision legitimizes the use of commercial contracts for the distribution of computer software and digital artistic works for the public good. The ruling also boosts the open source movement by easing the concerns of large organizations about relying on free software from developers who contributed to the effort without pay. The ruling will also have implications for the Creative Common license, which is used by organizations such as Wikipedia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for distributing courseware and other materials. Creative Commons CEO Joichi Ito says the ambiguity facing open source licensing has been one of the obstacles hindering the movement. The appeals court decision reversed a San Francisco federal court ruling over the misappropriation of a software program by Kam Industries, a company that publishes model train hobbyist software. Kam Industries owner Matthew A. Katzer had sued free software developers for patent infringement while the free software community argued that Katzer failed to disclose earlier technology, or prior art, in his patent filings. In March 2006, University of California, Berkeley professor Robert G. Jacobsen filed a lawsuit against Katzer claiming that his company was distributing a commercial software program that used code from the Java Model Railroad Interface project, and was redistributing the program without the credits required as part of the open source license it was originally distributed under. The lower court ruled that the terms of the open source contract were overly broad..." http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/14/technology/14commons.html CK Raju

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Say No To Software Patents Campaign
by Praveen A 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Hi, We are meeting this saturday 10am at BMS College of Engineering in Bengaluru to discuss our plans for the stakeholders meeting in Bengaluru. Everyone is invited. http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Say_No_To_Software_Patents Regards Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Why Microsoft and Intel tried to kill the XO $100 laptop
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 10 Aug '08

10 Aug '08

Why Microsoft and Intel tried to kill the XO $100 laptop >From The Sunday Times August 10, 2008 http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article4472654.ec… -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Software for Kids Blog: http://softwareforkids.wordpress.com

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Fwd: Software For Kids
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 10 Aug '08

10 Aug '08

SOFTWARE FOR KIDS: A new site focussing on what is freely available (free-beer, free-speech) for helping children learn. Specially the young ones, with a focus on India and South-Asia. Current links include * Yobler.com … educational videos * The Digital Study Hall (DSH) * ET? What's that? (An Aug 2008 conf in Bangalore) * Educational power points…. http://pppst.com/ Pete's Power Point Station. * Educational resources… from azimpremjifoundation.org * Taking sharing to the classroom (downloadable FLOSS report) * The 4000-rupee computer shows up in Goa * Why Free Software makes sense in education * Computer education for rural kids riddled with obstacles http://softwareforkids.wordpress.com -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402

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Another all time great !!!
by CK Raju, Thrissur 07 Aug '08

07 Aug '08

" I've been studying software projects for a while now. Not the programming, but the people -- the way they interact with each other through collaboration and communication. My investigations have always been visual: I've built applications that create pictures of what is happening within software projects. But they have always had a rigid structure to them. Organic information visualization, coined by Ben Fry, is a different approach to information visualization. It eschews traditional data confinement in space and lets the elements play together in freeform and unpredictable ways. This visualization, called code_swarm, shows the history of commits in a software project. A commit happens when a developer makes changes to the code or documents and transfers them into the central project repository. Both developers and files are represented as moving elements. When a developer commits a file, it lights up and flies towards that developer. Files are colored according to their purpose, such as whether they are source code or a document. If files or developers have not been active for a while, they will fade away. A histogram at the bottom keeps a reminder of what has come before." Pls see and enjoy the action movie at http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1093745 I recommend it for Free Software Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award. CK Raju

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Bruce Perens: Microsoft and Apache - What's the Angle?
by Praveen A 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

For a decade, Microsoft was open source's worst enemy, combating it at every turn. But last week Microsoft joined the Apache open source project as a platinum sponsor, promising to put $100,000 per year into a project that beats its own IIS (Internet Information Services) in the market. Microsoft also made some of their patents available for use in GPL software like Linux without a royalty. Has Redmond given up the fight? Or is this just their latest strategy? Read full story at http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/osrc/article.php/3762786/Bruce+Perens:+Mic… Regards Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Free software centre likely by December
by James Mathew 02 Aug '08

02 Aug '08

http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/02/stories/2008080253780400.htm -- HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!

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Educational resoures... from azimpremjifoundation.org
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 28 Jul '08

28 Jul '08

Sukumar Anikar <anikar(a)azimpremjifoundation.org> [1] and Prasad < prasad(a)azimpremjifoundation.org> managed to get across to me a copy of a DVD … and what a DVD at that! It contained a whole lot of fascinating educational software for school children. A couple of nights ago, I ended up 'playing' some educational games with Aren, 5, and told him that my friends had sent the same across free. "Did you say 'thank you'?" he asked me in turn. In fact, he kept 'playing' on these games, though it was almost midnight, and even though he's too small to obviously understand many of the concepts being taught here (decimal fractions, and what not … but big enough to be interested in the wild animals of the jungle and to try and comprehend how fruits and a balanced diet gives us the energy we need to do work). The 'games' sent across in this DVD work excellently and without flaw (so far) on my Ubuntu laptop. They have been adjusted to work with the GNU/Linux operating system. It drew my interest enough to dash across another email to Sukumar and Prasad, requesting more programmes.Given the medium of instructions being used (and subjects taught) in Goa, I am particularly interested in software dealing with: - English language - Hindi language - Maths - Environmental Science - General Science - Social Science - Co-curricular subjects Check out the long list of what's available. http://www.azimpremjifoundation.org/html/E_Learn_Mat_table1.htm The Azim Premji Foundation is actually keen to work with educational institutions (rather than with individuals, if I understood right) for obvious reasons. Said the APF in a mail to me: "We always support the state governments by providing them the Digital Learning Resource (DLR) for deployment in Government schools. Generally, the support is by providing the right to replicate our content to the state, without any costs. Our Digital Learning Resource is not provided if the intended use is for commercial purposes. We also share content with NGOs and other institutions who manage schools where there is no barrier on admissions and where no fee is being charged." And Mr Anikar added, "Almost all our titles or Digital Learning Resource are trilingual i.e. in English, Hindi and in any one of the regional languages. While we have just 10 titles in Marathi the same is not available for immediate release as they have to be validated by a state government. However, we will share other titles that are in English and Hindi. Further, we are also in the process of making our content compatible with [GNU]Linux platform and hence for the present we will be sharing only such titles which are compatible with both windows and Linux and those that have been tested. The remaining titles would be shared on a future date and on completion of testing. We will be clustering our titles in a couple of DVD's and send it across to you in the next week…. We also wish to state that there is a process that needs to be followed in implementing the Digital Learning Resource in schools which we will share the same with you once you confirm the receipt of Digital Learning Resource." And: "A note of caution — our Digital Learning Resource are not meant to help in computer literacy. The target group is children in the age group of 6-14 years and the Digital Learning Resource primarily presents concepts related to Maths, Science and Language related to the curriculum for classes Standard I to Standard VIII." By way of background, from their website: "Azim Premji Foundation has commenced the digital content creation effort in the year 2002. So far, Foundation has created over 100+ master CD titles for the classes 1 to 8 and the same have been translated into various regional languages in India including few tribal languages. The content is created with the pedagogical focus to enable the children to directly use and learn where the teacher will act as facilitator. The attributes of the content are; curriculum oriented, child-centered, self paced, interactive and multimedia based content." You probably know that Azim Premji is the Chairman and CEO of one of India's largest software companies, Wipro. Wikipedia [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azim_Premji] says he was rated the richest man in India between 1999 to 2005 (and is probably among the top five now). This impressed me: "Premji is known for his modesty and frugality in spite of his wealth. He drives a Toyota <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota> Corolla <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Corolla> and flies economy class <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_class>, prefers to stay in company guest houses<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guest_house_%28lodging%29>rather than luxury hotels <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel> and even served food on paper plates at a lunch honouring his son's wedding." Check it out. Really useful stuff. The educational content on the DVDs, I mean! – [1] Head - Technology for Education, Azim Premji Foundation, #134, Doddakannelli, Next to Wipro Corporate Office, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore - 560 035 Tel: 91-80-66144900/901/902 (Board) 91-80-66144922 (Direct) Fax: 91-80-66144903 Mobile: 09449820054 www.azimpremjifoundation.org -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402 16,000+ photos from Goa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/

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Is pigs flying? Microsoft adds GPL to Open Specification Promise
by Praveen A 27 Jul '08

27 Jul '08

Its indeed big story. Read it from PJ@groklaw http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20080725152355696 -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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[Fwd: [bytesforall_readers] Software body working on anti-piracy task force]
by V. Sasi Kumar 26 Jul '08

26 Jul '08

-------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Frederick "FN" Noronha <fredericknoronha(a)gmail.com> Reply-To: bytesforall_readers(a)yahoogroups.com To: bytesforall_readers(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [bytesforall_readers] Software body working on anti-piracy task force Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:02:59 +0530 http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/07/21/stories/2008072150640200.htm Software body working on anti-piracy task force V. Rishi Kumar Hyderabad, July 20 Business Software Alliance is working towards creating an anti-piracy task force in coordination with industry bodies such as FICCI (Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Nasscom (National Association for Software and Services Companies) and the Government and favours some amendments to the Copyright Act to make it more stringent. The alliance promoted by some leading technology firms, including software companies Adobe, Microsoft, is in talks with both the Central and State Governments to spread awareness against piracy, according to Ms Lizum Mishra, Director of Business Software Alliance (India). Speaking to Business Line, Ms Mishra said that piracy numbers have shown that there is some improvement but a lot needs to be done to ensure that it is brought down significantly. "Apart from bringing down piracy level, particularly in the case of enterprises, we are also in parleys with Government departments, officials in the Ministry of Commerce and Information Technology and Communication to impress the need to bring about amendments to Copyright Act and make violations stringent," she said. Towards curbing piracy, dedicated Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Anti Piracy Cells have been created at FICCI with a focus on protecting intellectual property and educating people on use of legally obtained software, Ms Mishra said. FIVE-POINT BLUEPRINT As a part of its efforts to bring down piracy levels, the alliance has come up with a five-point blueprint. This covers increasing public awareness of value of intellectual property and risks of use of unlicensed software and the need to update national copyright laws for more effective enforcement against digital and online piracy. The focus is on creation of enforcement mechanisms as required by the World Trade Organisation, dedicate significant Government resources (including IP enforcement units) and lead by example — using only legal copies in public sector undertakings. -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Ph +91-832-2409490 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Goa http://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericknoronha __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages Yahoo! Groups Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity 8 New Members Visit Your Group Yahoo! Finance It's Now Personal Guides, news, advice & more. Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Yahoo! Best of Y! Groups Discover groups that are the best of their class. . __,_._,___ -- V. Sasi Kumar Free Software Foundation of India http://swatantryam.blogspot.com

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created a couple of blogs, need some comments.
by krishnakant Mane 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

hello, there are a couple of very strong blogs which I have created, I would like all fello hackers to visit and put their comments. fossimpact.blogspot.com migratetofoss.blogspot.com the first talks about the impact of free software while the second is about tips and tricks that worked for me when I did foss awareness workshops etc. happy hacking. KK

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IEEE wants its students to be slaves?!
by ശ്യാ ം കാ രനാട ്ട് | shyam karanattu 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

I just saw the letter and could not resist to write about it. http://swatantran.blogspot.com/2008/07/ieee-wants-its-students-to-be-slaves… Its not complete/formated but i am in a hurry now:) also Vote it here;-) *http://www.fsdaily.com/Community/IEEE_wants_its_students_to_be_slaves*** thanks Shyam K

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Microsoft is Paid for Ubuntu-based Dell PCs
by Praveen A 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

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PM, Please file your claim for share from M$, before going out.
by CK Raju, Thrissur 18 Jul '08

18 Jul '08

Rank Site Organisation First Seen Webserver OS - www.pmgsyonline.nic.in unknown August 2006 Microsoft-IIS/6.0 Windows Server 2003 - www.pmindia.nic.in unknown March 2000 Microsoft-IIS/6.0 Windows Server 2003 2007100 www.presidentofindia.nic.in unknown December 2002 Microsoft-IIS/6.0 Windows Server 2003 - www.sagar.nic.in unknown November 2002 Microsoft-IIS/6.0 Windows Server 2003 =============== All this and more from http://toolbar.netcraft.com/netblock?q=NICNET,164.100.0.0,164.100.255.255&p… and http://toolbar.netcraft.com/netblock?q=NICNET,164.100.0.0,164.100.255.255 ========== What a spectacular government ! CK Raju, Thrissur

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Fwd: [foss.in] KDE.in Monsoon Hackathon!
by Praveen A 06 Jul '08

06 Jul '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pradeepto Bhattacharya <pradeeptob(a)gmail.com> Date: 2008/7/6 Subject: [foss.in] KDE.in Monsoon Hackathon! To: foss-in(a)yahoogroups.com Hi, Foss.in and Geodesic would be sponsoring a KDE Hackathon [ Bangalore, 11-13th July ]. Some details here[1]. We plan to hack on our favorite projects during the event. Thought that I should inform the list as well. Thanks, team(a)foss.in. [1]http://pradeepto.livejournal.com/15827.html Cheers! Pradeepto -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://in.kde.org Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india ------------------------------------ -- The List Rules : http://foss.in/list-rules The Event Site : http://foss.in The Event Planet : http://planet.foss.in The Event Channel : #foss.in on irc.freenode.net The Event List : http://foss.in/list Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/foss-in/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/foss-in/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:foss-in-digest@yahoogroups.com mailto:foss-in-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: foss-in-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Fwd: [School-GNU-Linux] OpenOffice Circular
by Praveen A 04 Jul '08

04 Jul '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Vimal Joseph <vimaljoseph(a)gmail.com> Date: 2008/7/4 Subject: [School-GNU-Linux] OpenOffice Circular To: ilug-tvm(a)googlegroups.com, schoolgnu(a)freelists.org Hi all, Here is an interesting circular issued by Department of IT on using 'Open Office' Software . <quote> All the Heads of Departments are requested not to put up proposal for purchase of any Office Suite software in future. We are enclosing a 'Open Office' CD and department can further copies as per requirement as it is free to use license software. </quote> regards, ~vimal -- HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE! -- Free Software, Free Society സ്വതന്ത്ര സോഫ്റ്റ്വെയര്‍, സ്വതന്ത്ര സമൂഹം <http://fsfs.hipatia.net> -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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individual glyphs of a fonts can be copyrighted
by shirish 03 Jul '08

03 Jul '08

Hi all, I was browsing the web and came across this link http://www.quantenblog.net/free-software/liberation-fonts What caught my eye was this " the individual glyphs of a fonts can be copyrighted " >From what I know/understand (FWIK) if the individual glyphs are under a free license then there is possibility of having more fonts, isn't it? Has this point being raised by FSF anywhere or any writings on the same, anyone highlighting this issue. Any additions, comments welcome for the same. -- Regards, Shirish Agarwal This email is licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ 065C 6D79 A68C E7EA 52B3 8D70 950D 53FB 729A 8B17

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ReactOS closing in...
by CK Raju, Thrissur 01 Jul '08

01 Jul '08

"ReactOS 0.3.5 Released Four months after the release of 0.3.4, we are pleased to announce ReactOS 0.3.5. This release, along with the rest of the 0.3.x series is still considered alpha quality software, so do not set your expectations too high. ReactOS 0.3.5 release contains fixes for many old bugs, some having been present since 0.3 or even earlier and some being regressions introduced in further releases due to rewrites of certain components, not to mention new features." More news on this at http://www.reactos.org CK Raju Thrissur

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Java is Free - 100%, Java Trap is broken
by Praveen A 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

"Yesterday was a landmark that plenty of us have been working towards for nearly a decade. As MR and I have been indicating for a while now, the remaining obstacles to a fully compatible and Free implementation of Java SE have all been removed by efforts like renegotiating the terms for the source of Java 2D and various community members (Sun and others) re-implementing some of the other code." http://blogs.sun.com/webmink/entry/free_compatible_java_at_last It is indeed a great great day for the Free Software community and a great example of the rewards for standing up for our values. Kudos to all who worked behind this milestone. Next is flash -> www.getgnash.org Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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More Microsoft in the classroom?
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

Microsoft India Plans New Educational Prospects By ChannelTimes Staff Mumbai, Jun 4, 2008 Microsoft India has announced an investment renewal of US $20 million in the education space over the next five years. The company has also renewed its commitment to the India chapter of 'Partners in Learning' - its global educational program, which allows students, teachers, and institutions to reach their full potential. Microsoft's stated mission for education is to empower people to realize their social and economic potential by enabling access to quality education experiences for all through technology. In the next phase of 'Partners in Learning' in India, Microsoft will aim to address national education priorities by partnering with governments and introducing a focus on three core programs: Innovative Teachers, Innovative Students, and Innovative Schools. Announcing the program expansion, Jean-Philippe Courtois, president, Microsoft, said, "We believe that investing in education is the most effective way to help young people achieve their potential. India, with its wealth of human capital, can achieve a great deal - not just for itself, but for the world at large - if the intelligence and potential of its youth is harnessed. Through Partners in Learning, we aim to encourage the use of technology in the classroom to make learning exciting and relevant for the 21st century." 'Partners in Learning' is vital education initiative under Microsoft's Unlimited Potential, the company's global effort to creating sustained social and economic opportunity for everyone. The other efforts that look at transforming education in India include investments in institutions, teachers, and students. As a direct investment to improve the employability quotient of students, Microsoft India has also trained faculty members to teach advanced industry technologies - indirectly reaching more than 80 per cent of all engineering students. The company has also created a platform for faculty to share and adopt best practices from professors around the globe. http://www.channeltimes.com/India/News/Microsoft_India_Plans_New_Educationa… -- Frederick FN Noronha * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org * Phone +91-832-2409490 Cell +91-9970157402 (sometimes out of range) http://www.youtube.com/user/fredericknoronha

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by Mahadeo Bajaj 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

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An Open letter on OOXML happenings in India
by Praveen A 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

It is time of Open Letters, this time it is from Dr Deepak Phatak of IIT Bombay. "With reference to the recent happenings in connection with the ISO standardization process of OOXML, actions by or on behalf of Microsoft have caused me deep pain and hurt. Apart from the personal anguish, these actions have tarnished the name of my Institute along with that of several other organizations represented on our committee. In my opinion, these actions go well beyond the behavioral boundaries for a commercial entity. some of these amount to interference with the governance process of a sovereign country. Luckily, wiser and experienced people are in-charge of governance of the nation. However, as a humble teacher and a proud Indian, I wish to register a strong and visible protest." It is a really long post, but surely worth reading. It will give you an insight into a real and personal experience by a professor in one of the most respected instituitions of our country. Read full letter at http://deepakphatak.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-is.html Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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AJAX pioneer Jesse James Garrett talks about Free Software
by Praveen A 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

Todays Hindu Bangalore edition carries an interview with Jesse James Garrett and a quote from the article about Free Software: And what does a self-made man like him think about the Free Software movement? "Tell me if my metaphor makes sense," he says, as he proceeds to compare it to a large ball atop a hill which needs an initial push before it gathers momentum. "I think the movement is coming of age and is extremely important. Based on sharing of ideas, it is integral to any innovation and growth," he explains animatedly. Full story http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/02/stories/2008060250750200.htm Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Re: [Fsf-friends] [FSUG-Bangalore] India appealed ISO OOXML Decision?
by Praveen A 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

2008/5/31 Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind(a)gmail.com>: > Anyway happy moments for the FSUG bangalore. Our candle light vigil > demanding India to appeal ISO decision was a huge success Thanks everyone for supporting our campaign and candle light vigil !! We need to continue the momentum generated with this success to more avenues. Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Re: [Fsf-friends] [FSUG-Bangalore] India appealed ISO OOXML Decision?
by Hari Prasad Nadig 31 May '08

31 May '08

http://www.nytimes.com/idg/IDG_852573C400693880C1257459002948D2.html?ref=te… ""The Indian appeal was not lodged in the correct procedure it was not send to the CEOs of the two organizations but nonetheless it has been received," Buck said, adding that it will be treated in the same way as the Brazilian and South African appeals." On Fri, 2008-05-30 at 19:47 +0530, Anivar Aravind wrote: > It seems india also appealed ISO process. But I didn't get the > confirmation yet > > see this news > <http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/146468/india_and_brazil_file_…> > > thanks for PJ of Groklaw for pointing this > > If anyone have more details please send to me

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Thank You, South Africa !!
by Praveen A 24 May '08

24 May '08

"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 -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Fwd: [+PLUS] Open Source Developer
by Praveen A 22 May '08

22 May '08

---------- 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. _______________________________________________ PLUS-discuss mailing list PLUS-discuss(a)lists.sarovar.org http://lists.sarovar.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/plus-discuss -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Open Letter to Mammooty
by Praveen A 22 May '08

22 May '08

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 -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Sugar in Debian
by Praveen A 19 May '08

19 May '08

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 -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Re: [Fsf-friends] [ilug-tvm] [Fwd: Hubble Firefox]
by Anivar Aravind 15 May '08

15 May '08

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! > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > K.G.Mohan > > -- > V. Sasi Kumar > Free Software Foundation of India > http://swatantryam.blogspot.com > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ > "Freedom is the only law". > "Freedom Unplugged" > http://www.ilug-tvm.org > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "ilug-tvm" group. > To post to this group, send email to ilug-tvm(a)googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > ilug-tvm-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/ilug-tvm?hl=en > -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- > >

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by M.Balakrishna Pillai 14 May '08

14 May '08

hi all WE have just formed a Free Software Users group at Gudalur, Nilgiris Dist, Tamil Nadu Webpage http://guss.web4all.in/ Mailing List http://guss.web4all.in/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/guss-discuss with regards M.Balakrishna Pillai

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SBI Life Online Application works only in proprietary software
by Manilal K M 09 May '08

09 May '08

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 -- Manilal K M : മണിലാല്‍ കെ എം. http://libregeek.blogspot.com

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Article in Frontline
by V. Sasi Kumar 07 May '08

07 May '08

Please see the latest issue of Frontline or see http://www.frontlineonnet.com/stories/20080523251008900.htm Best -- V. Sasi Kumar Free Software Foundation of India http://swatantryam.blogspot.com

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Free Software in India - Cover story by Down To Earth Magazine
by Praveen A 03 May '08

03 May '08

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… -- പ്രവീണ്‍ അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില്‍ <GPLv2> I know my rights; I want my phone call! <DRM> What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign

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Dear fsf-friends@gnu.org.in April 89% 0FF
by VIAGRA � Official Site 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

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