Linuxers February 2003

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Re: [ilug-goa] SOUTH INDIA: GNU/Linux in Schools
by Trevor Warren 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

Hello all, congratulations on having successfully migrated all these shools to LTSP. This indeed calls for a pat on the back for all who have toiled night and day to achieve the end objective. We certainly should collaborate and strengthen these initiatives all around the country in an effort to take LTSP to schools accross the country. These noble initiatives will in the long run help our schools/colleges may they be rich/poor by reducing huge overheads otherwise incurred by marrying other Closed Source vendors giving abysmally low ROI. Have a nice day all. Trevor On Mon, 2003-02-24 at 12:56, Daryl Martyris wrote: > Dear Sujeevan, > > Congratulations from the Goa Schools Computers Project (GSCP). With the 20 LTSP schools we have operational in Goa for the last 6 months, we now have 35 LTSP schools in India at least. May that number grow! > > Can you hare details of the project with us? What distribution are you using? Maybe we can share common Linux compatible educational applications. > > sincerely, > > Daryl > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: FN > To: Sujeevan Pullanhiotan > Cc: Arun M ; ilug-goa(a)yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 1:10 AM > Subject: [ilug-goa] SOUTH INDIA: GNU/Linux in Schools > > > On 17 Feb 2003, Sujeevan Pullanhiotan wrote: > > > > > > Hi to All, > > > > We are happy to announce that, LTSP based GNU/Linux system > > have been successfully implemented in following Govt. High Schools > > in Kanuur. This is the first successful attempt in bringing > > GNU/Linux to schools in Kerala. We are providing basic GNU/Linux > > plus OpenOffice training to groups of teachers and the initial > > response of the school teachers found to be very encouraging for > > free software. > > > > List of Govt. Schools where LTSP is Implemented > > > > > > * Govt. High School, Chelora, Kanuur > > * Govt. High School, Munderi, Kanuur > > * Govt. High School, Valapatnam, Kanuur > > * Govt. High School, Chala, Kanuur > > * Govt. High School, Thottada, Kanuur > > * Technical Higher Secondary School, Thottada > > * Govt. High School, Chittariparamba > > * Govt. High School, Kuthuparamba > > * Govt. High School, Vengad > > * Govt. High School, Chavasseri > > * Govt. High School, Pinarayi > > * Govt. High School, Kottayam > > * Govt. High School, Manathana( in progress) > > * Govt. High School, Maaloor( in progress) > > * Govt. High School, Edakkad ( In progress) > > > > > > With Regards > > > > Sujeevan.P > > S2S2, Munderi, Kannur > > http://s2s2net.netfirms.com > > > > -- ( >- GNU/LINUX, It's all about CHOICE -< ) /~\ __ http://www.qmailtheeasyway.com __ /~\ | \) / mailto: trevor.w(a)media.mit.edu \ (/ | |_|_ \ Research Asst, MediaLab / _|_| \___________________________________/

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IT show by bombay univ
by Harsh R Busa 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

hi all univ of bbay is organizing an IT show, the story has been covered in bbay times. i guess dr Nagarjun is also going to speak there. can we sell Knopix / GNU Win / FreeDuc cds there on behalf of FSF(India)? its on 24/25/26 of feb. if some one can volunteer to spare 1 day each it will be real help. personally i wud have loved to but have to some work. i can provide any backend help if needed. regards Harsh ---------------------------------------------------------------- NETCORE SOLUTIONS *** Ph: +91 22 5662 8000 Fax: +91 22 5662 8134 MailServ: Email, IM, Proxy, Firewall, Anti-Virus, LDAP Fleximail: Mail Storage, Management and Relaying http://www.netcore.co.in Emergic Freedom: Linux-based Thin Client-Thick Server Computing http://www.emergic.com BlogStreet: Top Blogs, Neighborhoods, Search and Utilities http://www.blogstreet.com Rajesh Jain's Weblog on Technology: http://www.emergic.org ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] IT show by bombay univ
by Optimal Solutions 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

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Re: [ilug-goa] SOUTH INDIA: GNU/Linux in Schools
by Trevor Warren 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

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building a list of applications
by Dinesh Bareja 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

Hi I would like to build a list of Open Source apps which can be used instead of commonly used applications under the Win. The idea is to invite all you folks to contribute to the listing and I shall compile all the contributions and make it available as a PDF or HTML document which can be posted on the LUG website. The reason for building this list is obvious, to showcase the list of 'alternative' available software which will enable small and large scale users to migrate to from 'grey market' stuff etc to Open Source. It will serve as a reference document which can be used by all to provide information about the availability of tons of productivity software in the Open Source arena, and to dispel the fears of open hearted acceptance. This is an introductory email where my objective is to get feedback from you folks about the information being solicited. Do you think this is good or should there be any more information relating to the entry ? I am also including an entry as an example. The feedback is called for in the following format (one should cut and paste the fields and include the data in the same. Title: Open Source Software Product Listing [Date Stamp DD-MM-YY] - 01. [Application Type - Graphics, Word Processing etc] - 02. [Name of Commonly Used Application] - 03. [Bundles with] - 04. [Name of Open Source App] - 04.1. [Current Version] - 05. [Bundled with] - 06. [Price Indication] - 06.1. [Pricing comments] - 07. [Platforms Available] - 08. [Owner Website URL] - 09. [A brief note on features, comparison of the two apps] - 10. [Any known users] - 11. [Contributor Name] - 12. [Contriburot Email Address] - 13. [Personal Comments] - 14. [Any Snapshots of the application] - 15. [Interesting or Related Links with Description] - <note> please provide hyperlinks for the present and do not send any attached images which can be called for later or picked up from the URL being provided. </note> MY EXAMPLE [Date Stamp DD-MM-YY] - 22-02-03 01. [Application Type - Graphics, Word Processing etc] - Word Processing 02. [Name of Commonly Used Application] - Microsoft Word 03. [Bundles with] - MS Office 04. [Name of Open Source App] - Star Writer 04.1 [Current Version] - Ver 6.0 05. [Bundled with] - Star Office (includes Spreadsheet, Presentation, Graphics and Database) 06. [Price Indication] - Rs. 5,200 06.1. [Pricing comments] - Price for SarOffice Suite is 5K (single user) but for bulk licensing the price can drop by 1K or more. 07. [Platforms Available] - Windows, Linux, Solaris 08. [Owner Website URL] - http://www.sun.com 09. [A brief note on features and comparison of the two apps] - Star Writer is a full featured word processor part of the Star Office Suite. Supports XML file format, and is compatible with other office suites including Microsoft Office. Users can create new or read write and edit existing MS-Office files. 10. [Any known users] - 11. [Contributor Name] - Dinesh Bareja 12. [Contributor's Email Address] - dinesh(a)ideagrid.com 13. [Personal Comments] - It is great to switch over since I have all the features of a powerful word processor at hand and also have a Suite of licensed applications which give me all the applications for my business needs. 14. [Any Snapshots of the application] - 15. [Interesting or Related Links with Description] - http://www.sun.com/emrkt/whynot/staroffice.html, http://supportforum.sun.com/staroffice I do hope that the LUGgers feel good about this and look forward to comments and feedback so I can freeze this format and go ahead with the collection. Best wishes - Dinesh Bareja (M) +91 98203 0159 (T) +91 22 2878 9067 |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | ======== http://www.ideagrid.com ======= | | winning strategies ! simple ideas ! | | Open Source Products, Services & Training | |---------------------------------------------------------------------|

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] knoppix Install Script.
by Kalpesh M. Vyas 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

Hi Erle, Thanks for your effort to help out the hdd installation of Linux from the knoppix cd. I am interested in getting the modified hd installation script from you. I will highly appreciate it if you can mail me at this address. Thanks & Warm Regards, Kalpesh M. Vyas > Been off the list for some time.... so i have missed quite a few mails/ > threads.. so 'excuse please ' if this is a repeat of sorts > > Caught a bit of a thread regarding the knoppix boot cd ... > > I have trimmed the Knoppix Install script ( knx-hdinstall ) to allow me to > install knoppix on a Harddisk with the filesystem of my choice . > ( Ya I know... why do you want to install,..... well why not ? ) > > The existing one was in german and currently defaults to ext2. > (I have used the Cd from the Linux for you issue #1 ) > > I have stripped the dialog boxes out, so that one can first format the > partition manually with the required filesystem. then change a few variables > at the start of the script, and run. > > Still needs a bit of work, but i have used it twice already without much > issue. > If anyone wants it please contact me. > Its under 4kb so maybe i could mail it to the list ? > ( standard disclaimers apply :-) > > C'ya > Erle.

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List of sourceforge.net projects !
by Akhilesh S Shirbhate 24 Feb '03

24 Feb '03

Hi friends, Can I get a list of names and summary of all the projects currently hosted on sourceforge.net ? I want the whole list with a brief summary of each project. Its cumbersome to browse the whole sourceforge.net site. So, one page reference will be a good aid for devellopers. Reply awaited Regards Akhilesh ************************************* http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~akhilesh/ *************************************

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Re:FSF-OS movement in kolhapur.....help/contacts invited plz
by Gurpreet Singh 23 Feb '03

23 Feb '03

>Message: 6 >Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 10:16:48 -0800 (PST) > From: The GNU/Linuxer <thegnuer(a)yahoo.de> >Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] Re: FSF-OS movement in >kolhapur........help/contacts invited pls >To: linuxers(a)mm.ilug-bom.org.in >Reply-To: linuxers(a)mm.ilug-bom.org.in > >Hi LUGgers [especially Trevor & Gurpreet], aah! hi bhaskar, i was looking out for u since long. where were u? >You can count me too! I am a student of D.Y.Patil College of >Engg. & >Technology which is under Shivaji Univ. & I stay in Kolhapur >city. I am >available for _any thing_ happening in the region related to >FLOSS. You >can get in touch with me any time you have some plans regarding >FSF-OS. >But I didn't understand one thing. You were talking about holding >talks >in the Shivaji University. I went to the varsity on the 8th Feb >but >there was absolutely *nothing* there. Could any one please >enlighten me dear, on the 8th trevor n dinesh had come down to univ and they dilivered a talk on free sw. we even had knoppix and gnuwin cds on sale and they went like hot cakes. neways, i have started a mailing list for the place, ilug_sm(a)yahoogroups.com to subscribe, send a mail to ilug_sm-subscribe(a)yahoogroups.com need to hear more from u gurpreet >? >Regards, >Bhaskar Ghose aka the GNU/Linuxer > Gurpreet Singh Student Final Yr Computer Sc. & Engg. --------------------------------------------------------------------- M A K E Y O U R O W N R O A D --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [ilug-goa] SALIS workshop
by Trevor Warren 23 Feb '03

23 Feb '03

Hello ashley....;) good-morning. It inspiring to see the enthusiasm with which you are pushing gnu-linux at the event. Sometime ago i was pushing fn for a event covering all the Technical/Engineering Colleges in and around GOA. An Ellaborate workshop covering various facets of FSF-OS and basic technical/non-technical concepts regarding gnu-linux. Am interested in seeing the same kicked off. Only if you could start the leg work for that.....the Bombay LUG will be glad to have some volunteers participate in the road show all over GOA and surrounding areas. Have a nice day all. Am open to working in various ways....lets just keep spreading our tentacles all over the Educational Institutions across our country. Trevor On Sat, 2003-02-22 at 00:12, Ashley Delaney wrote: > hey guys no word from you as yet about his!! dont i get nay help in > popularising linux? > will be there today evening > Ashley

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Re: FSF-OS movement in kolhapur........help/contacts invited pls
by Gurpreet Singh 22 Feb '03

22 Feb '03

On Sat, 22 Feb 2003 Trevor Warren wrote : > >Hello Gp, > good-evening...:) well good evening again :D > > GP....i have been thinking about the event we just visited >at >Kolhapur and Dinesh, i am very glad with the way you went about >having >the Organisers convinced about the Genuiness of FSF-OS thus >culminating >in having us present our case to the audience. thankyou for the compliment mr warren, but u dont have to mention that again and agian and embaress me! :) > > Can i suggest we start talking to Miss. Ambuja again as she >is a real >formidable force at Shivaji University. We would be really glad >to >conduct workshops Technical/Non-Technical for the various >Engineering >Colleges in Shivaji University. [snip] yes! infact if u remember i told u abt the potential of ambuja maam right that day, if u have her in the movement we'll have a very strong base in this area. i am a base agreed but i am leaving in 85 days flat, although i can be on the mailing lists but the physical presence might not be there. so she is one person we must get to. another important person id principal pj kulkarni of walchand college. and ofcourse my HOD mr ghorpade. these are the ppl we can really bank on! > > A lot of Engineering Colleges are getting more and more >interested in >the FSF-OS phenomenon and i want to bank on you towards having >this >movement taken to the maximum colleges in Interior Maharashtra. [snip] i am available, for anything and everything, and i dont HAVE to think twice for that... > > Please think about the same....i also want the LUGGERS to >know about >our efforts and suggest possible course of action. We would >also >appreciate if anyone could forward contacts for Various >Engineering/Technical Institutes around the State such that >making >inroads becomes easier than Cold Calling. > > Thanks GP. And get back to us as soon as possible on the >same. > >Trevor > > > > > > > Gurpreet Singh Student Final Yr Computer Sc. & Engg. --------------------------------------------------------------------- M A K E Y O U R O W N R O A D --------------------------------------------------------------------

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