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GNU/Linux reports... from India (Express Computer)
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 22 Aug '03

22 Aug '03

Express Computer - Linux Special (Issue dated 25 Aug 2003) ======================= Linux in the Enterprise http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial.shtml ======================= ---------------- Tier-one Vendors ---------------- * NOISE or substance? Tier-one vendors like Oracle, IBM, Sun, HP and others have announced their support for Linux. Venkatesh Hariharan finds out if this is driven by the 'anything but Microsoft' sentiment, or whether there are deeper, substantive reasons. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial01.shtml -------------- NSE Case Study -------------- * Linux stars in Mission: Critical Linux is growing out of Unix's shadow and handling mission-critical tasks on its own. The National Stock Exchange recently replaced a Unix-based system for risk management with a Linux-based one and saved a packet in the process. Stanley Glancy reports. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial02.shtml ------- Opinion ------- * "We are seeing more than 100 percent growth" From college geeks to huge enterprises--whether organisations like LIC or e-governance projects--many are moving to Linux. And according to Red Hat India, the largest reseller of software and support for the open-source code, the fraternity is growing. Red Hat India CEO Javed Tapia spoke to Venkatesh Hariharan about the company's plans for India. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial03.shtml * "Our competitor is not proprietary software, it is non-consumption" Rajesh Jain is a visionary who set up India's first portal, Indiaworld, at a time when the Internet was unknown and commercial ISPs were a distant mirage. After the spectacular sale of Indiaworld to Satyam that set off the Internet mania in India, Jain shunned the limelight to focus on Netcore, a company that builds �thin-client, thick server� computing solutions targeted at SMEs, education and community information centres in rural areas. Venkatesh Hariharan interviews Jain to find out why he argues so passionately for the adoption of Linux in India. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial03z.shtml -------- Security -------- * Open-source software--panacea or peril? Does the open nature of Open Source make it more vulnerable to attack? Or, does the ability to review code and submit bug fixes make Open Source superior to proprietary software? Felix Mohan presents the pros and cons. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial04.shtml ---------------------------------- The Great Windows versus Linux war ---------------------------------- For CIOs, the operating system is the foundation of the enterprise computing infrastructure. The choice of an operating system is therefore a complex one and issues like cost, security, availability of support, etc, have to be carefully weighed before arriving at a decision. We asked two of the leading operating systems vendors, Microsoft and Red Hat to present their views on the subject. * Windows is a better choice than Linux Microsoft India says that all things considered, Windows is a better choice over Linux. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial05.shtml * Open source is a disruptive technology Javed Tapia says that Linux has moved up in the value-chain and has crossed the chasm. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial05z.shtml ----------------------- Total Cost of Ownership ----------------------- * Everybody loves TCO TCO (total cost of ownership) may be an overused concept, but with Linux on the desktop Prakash Advani says that the benefits are immediately visible. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial06.shtml -------------------------- High Performance Computing -------------------------- * Linux clusters go upwardly mobile The fastest supercomputer in India runs Linux and the open source operating system has a near monopoly on high performance computing in R&D and chip design. However, it still plays second fiddle to Unix in the commercial world, says Prashant L Rao. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial07.shtml ------------------ Software Companies ------------------ * Linux-based software development grows in popularity As customers choose Linux as their IT platform, Indian software companies are seeing a corresponding growth in the demand for Linux-based software services. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial08.shtml ------------------- Application Reviews ------------------- * Applications on Linux If the lack of office productivity software or unfamiliarity with Linux held you back, here are some software packages that could help change your mind. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial09.shtml * No purchase order required! One of the best features of Free Libre, Open Source Software (FLOSS) is that no purchase orders are required to test or deploy the software. You may, however, need a big fat pipe to the Internet to download some of the stuff. A quick list of some software that companies may find useful. http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20030825/linuxspecial10.shtml ============================ *end*

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Java Scripts loading - http://swami.b3.nu/
by walgude.sameer＠mahindra.com 22 Aug '03

22 Aug '03

Can Java scripts like this site be loaded on Linux servers. http://swami.b3.nu/ Can they run on any browsers on Linux Machines. & the background Theme will play on linux machines Kindly Help Regards, Sameer Walgude Strategic Sourcing +919820849808 <<WALGUDE SAMEER.vcf>>

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Package Management HOWTO
by dinesh＠shahmicro.com 21 Aug '03

21 Aug '03

Hi, I have written a small howto for packagement. You can view it at http://www.ShahMicro.com/guides/PackageManagement-HOWTO.txt Your inputs and feedback is highly appreciated. Devendra Gera and Amit Upadhyay have offered some input/content. Both of you can have a look at the document and can send your content ASAP. TIA. With warm regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Dinesh(a)ShahMicro.com +91-98213-11906 +91-22-56919423

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Re: Windows tries to read linux partition
by Siddhesh Poyarekar 21 Aug '03

21 Aug '03

Hi, I am using Grub Bootloader. My linux partition is visible in windows as D (hda6). It can't read the filesystem but asks to format it time and again. I'm afraid that one of my family members might say yes to it and ruin everything for me. I tried the 'hide (hd0,5)' option in the grub console, but even that doesn't work. I tried searching around in google for it. Couldn't find anything useful. Please help. I have a windows partition as hda5. But in windows it shows an unrecognized device as D and the windows partition as E. Siddhesh

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Knoppix V/s RedHat Booting problem.
by suhas prabhu 21 Aug '03

21 Aug '03

Hello Friends, I am new to the group and xcited about it. I am a newbie to Linux using it since last Five Months. I have problem at hand. I have installed Knoppix 3.2 and RH 9.0 on a single HDD. Knoppix uses LILO and RH uses GRUB by default as the bootloader. I installed Knoppix first on /dev/hda1 with LILO in the MBR. After that while installing RH on /dev/hda3 the Knoppix OS was not detected as the second OS. So I added a Entry called Knoppix and partition as /dev/hda1. But when the system boots it does show the Knoppix entry but does not boot from it. I booted from a Knoppix bootable and did LILO Config. But due to that the GRUB was wiped out. I want to know how I can install GRUB with Knoppix as a OS option on the same drive. Or I will have to boot Knoppix from a bootable floppy everytime. Can anyone help? Suhas _________________________________________________________________ Over 6,70,000 brides and grooms. http://www.bharatmatrimony.com/cgi-bin/bmclicks1.cgi?74 Click here to join for free.

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[ILUG-BOM] [OT] Open Source Software Devoping Organizations in Mumbai
by Rahul Upakare 21 Aug '03

21 Aug '03

Hi! I want to know the Open Source Software Devloping Organizations in *Mumbai*. I know few organizations: o Red Hat India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai o CDAC, Mumbai (Formerly NCST, Mumbai) o IIT, Mumbai Can anybody tell me some other organizations in Mumbai, developing Open Source Software? and if possible, the name(s) of Open Source Software which they are developing. TIA -- Rahul Upakare

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[ILUG-BOM] cdrescue.sh - small script to rescue video CDs with errors
by dinesh＠shahmicro.com 20 Aug '03

20 Aug '03

Hi, I have written a small shell script to salvage bad CDs. This script could be useful for recovering Video CDs. I have not triwd the script on data CD, and don't think it could be very useful for data CDs. As usual, your comments and bug fixes are always welcome. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Dinesh(a)ShahMicro.com +91-98213-11906 +91-22-56919423

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Re: How to compare various linux products?
by gnurpreet＠softhome.net 20 Aug '03

20 Aug '03

> Dear linuxers, > i'm want to know how 2 compare linuxes w.r.t. > functionality,performance etc. the difference in the distros actually comes in the following points according to me. o the installation program (user friendlyness etc) o the configuration support it provides o packaging techniques thats all i can think of, can anyone add to this list?? > i want 2 know where 2 find these aspects in respective > products.or in other words how to check these aspects? > or is there any such comparision documentation which i > can follow. a few days back, there was a review of rh10 beta version. the writer had considered exhaustive points for reviewing the distro. you may search for that in the archives. regards ------------------------------------ GNUrpreet Singh MPIT 1 (Nw specialization) Symbiosis Center for IT www.scit.edu

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Want to know about RHCE & RHCT
by Prashant Arbat 19 Aug '03

19 Aug '03

Well I am to know how to prepare for RHCE or RHCT. Well it not like microsoft or cisco exam. There are two tracks to do that I think. I go to redhat.com but I can not understand well. Can youn please tell me how tom exactely give the RHCE exam. I want to do it in pune but I do not want to go throuth the training modules. also can you tell me the linuxers mail group of pune city ___________________________________________________ Meet your old school or college friends from 1 Million + database... Click here to reunite www.batchmates.com/rediff.asp

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Digit has RH9 ISOs
by Chirag Wazir 19 Aug '03

19 Aug '03

Hi all, Just FYI, this month's Digit magazine has a DVD on the cover that includes the following ISO images: RedHat 9 (3 CDs) Mandrake 9.1 (1 CD) Peanut 9.5 (1 CD) Knoppix 3.2 (1 CD) There's also lots of other Linux software onboard. I haven't tried it yet but for those of us with a DVDROM & CDRW but no broadband, it seems great value for 100 bucks :-) Chirag Wazir http://chirag.freeshell.org

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