FSUG-Bangalore November 2008

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115 discussions

VTU-MS tieup protest on saturday
by vinay sreenivasa 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

Hi All, The anti VTU-MS tie-up protest is scheduled for 5pm on 29th(saturday) at M.G.Road. However the same day there is a Hasiru Usiru protest against road-widening, at 5pm, at the town hall. There will be a large number of people and press there at that time, so I dont know how much of people and press we can get. So I just wanted to ask if there is a possibility of moving the protest to another day/time? Please let me know your thoughts.. Thanks, Vinay. -- Vinay Sreenivasa IT for Change 91-98805-95032 vinay(a)itforchange.net http://itforchange.net http://india.is-watch.net/ http://is-watch.net

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my mail id
by Prabodh CP 27 Nov '08

27 Nov '08

prabodhcp(a)yahoo.com

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Re: [FSUG-Bangalore] my mail id
by suri janani 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 Prabodh CP wrote : >prabodhcp(a)yahoo.com >_______________________________________________ >FSUG-Bangalore mailing list >FSUG-Bangalore(a)mm.gnu.org.in >http://mm.gnu.org.in/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fsug-bangalore hi welcome SURENDRA N

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Submitting Representation to VTU on Friday, 28.11.2008
by jaykumar hs 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

It is confirm that submision of representation to VTU would be on 28.11.2008 the Friday, at 1.00PM. Let's assemble at Ashoka Pillar at 1.00PM. Submit the representation to VTU officials. Venue: VTU Regional Office, No. 351, II Cross, First Block, Near Ashoka Pillars, Bangalore - 11. Ph: 080-26563266 fax: 080-26560222 Jaykumar On 11/26/08, Parthan SR <parth.technofreak(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > justin joseph wrote: > > On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 4:22 PM, jaykumar hs <jaykumarhs(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > >> I spoke to Renuka, Senthil & Parthan. Parthan said Friday and Saturday > would > >> be convenient for him but he told us not to wait only for him. Renuka > >> suggested to submit the representation on Saturday. But as the officials > of > >> VTU would not be available on Saturday, its been proposed submit the > >> representation Tommorrow ie. Thursday (27.11.2008) at 1.00PM. > >> > > > > I can make it on Friday. Considering the possibility that Parthan may > also > > join on Friday, can this be postponed to Friday? > > > Don't count on me during Weekdays. Please proceed without postponing and > get it done on Thursday itself. :) > > -- > --- > With Regards, > > Parthan "technofreak" > <gpg> 2FF01026 > <blog> http://blog.technofreak.in > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Submitting Representation to VTU
by jaykumar hs 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

Hi All, As planned in the last fsug meeting, it is proposed to submit the representation to VTU Special Officer on 27.11.2008 the Thursday at 1.00PM at VTU Office, Near Ashoka Pillars. Please confirm the same. Jaykumar

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some posters for the campaign
by Senthil Sundaram (sensunda) 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/index.php/Campaigns:VTU-MS_Curriculum_tie_up #Posters -s <http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/index.php/Posters>

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FW: How to modify these kind of things? in VTU , not just M$
by Senthil Sundaram (sensunda) 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

________________________________ From: fsug-bangalore-bounces(a)mm.gnu.org.in [mailto:fsug-bangalore-bounces@mm.gnu.org.in] On Behalf Of renuka prasad Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 2:28 PM To: Free Software Users Group - Bangalore Subject: Re: [FSUG-Bangalore] How to modify these kind of things? in VTU ,not just M$ On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Senthil Sundaram (sensunda) < sensunda(a)cisco.com> wrote: adding one more information http://www.vtu.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid =104&limit=1&limitstart=0 we should get the exact details of the current mou - in the dreamspark programme - so that we figure out - the extent of lock-in yes --true , they haven't released ... infact we can demand them to release --Right for Information >> pranesh is preparing a draft for RTI application from CIS I guess..we can file a RTI..apllication.. _______________________________________________ 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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How to modify these kind of things? in VTU , not just M$
by renuka prasad 26 Nov '08

26 Nov '08

some one from us only will have to handle this subject in another 10 months from now http://vtu.ac.in/basic/MCA28.pdf -- page 23 http://vtu.ac.in/basic/CSEScSy140808.pdf -- page 2 elective 3 apart from these I semester all branches will use : Solid Edge ( i tried an alternate version for this for few days -- no alternate found as i have no idea of drawings ) throughout the university students will be running around to take printouts of the drawings made using this software --- this is where we have to start ----------where fresh set of students will have be made aware I semesters : electronics , Telecom , IT : uses proprietary 8086 / 8085 Simulators Few other Proprietary Softwares that are used in many colleges : Mechanical Engineering : AUTOCAD / CAM / CAE , FEA analysis tools ( no alternate found ) Electronics Brach : VHDL, ModelSim -- for these we have alternatives IEM Branch : Systat , Statfit ( R is the alternative ) SCM Simulation tools , HR Tools Electrical : Pspice ( gspice ) Circuit simulators : basic to advaced EDA tools like Xilinx Architechtural : Arch CAD ( may be QCAD ) -- may be XFIG Civil Engg : CIVIL CAD ( may be XFIG ) Telecom : NO information ---------------------- Full of proprietary tools Instrumentation Tech : Comepletely proprietary simulators ISE : Network simulator ( NetSim - currently depends on each college ) MCA : Rational Rose ( BOUML/ORGOUML/UMRELLO) : TALLY ( Gnukatha - getting released today or tomorow) Inspite of demonstrating in my own department they are not replacing this until and unless a persmission is given from the VTU is what management says. ( What i felt is until and unless we do not demonstrate to the students and faculties and build confidence in them about free softwares , we cant do anything --- I dont deny that awareness is the first step for this --) Along with Protests / lettters / representations ++++++ if practical issues are addressed and also building confidence amoung the people about free software who are affected by these proprietary technologies will be good, for this Students / Faculties /HOD /Princiapl/Management of different colleges are the key people. Currently it is VTU's semester end ( except first sem ) -- seeing the mentality of students in bangalore and also the recent chcanges happening in the colleges ( getting autonomous ) they will be so busy ( number of subjects are increased , grading system is introduced , and faculties are working extra hours doing documentation work ) I am only worried how to make these people involve in raising voice against not only M$ any proprietary softwares that too when the maximum people are from not computer science related branches ( Computer sciece related bracnhes students contributes some what around 20 -25 percent for the whole set of students ) even the softwares that are purchased by other branches are much costlier than what computer science related branches purchase...... apart from curricullum the mangemnet in many college are spending atleast 10 lakhs ( one time -----+ maintenance charges )of rupees towards softwares that help in Student information management / library management / placement / accountancy ...etc etc ... So where to start from and from whose support ----------- definitely it is a big problem that we are going to address , lets start and hope for the best

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Dr nagarjunas presentation
by Senthil Sundaram (sensunda) 25 Nov '08

25 Nov '08

http://playingwithsid.blogspot.com/

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MS-VTU Campaign page updated
by rasinesh ek 25 Nov '08

25 Nov '08

Hi, the wiki page on VTU-MS Curriculum tie up have updated some content on Dreamspark alternatives has added. it needs to be updated with images of softwares mentioned. http://bangalore.gnu.org.in/index.php/An_alternative_software_list_to_Dream… regards rasi

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