Linuxers July 2009

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Two day Python workshop at CDEEP
by Puneeth Chaganti 17 Jul '09

17 Jul '09

Hello, As part of the MHRD funded open source mission at IITB, Asokan and I are planning a 2 day Python workshop: Topic: Programming with Python Date: 25, 26th July 2009 (weekend) Time: 1400 hrs to 1800 hrs Venue: CDEEP seminar hall Instructors: Asokan P and Prabhu Ramachandran This is targeted at students of engineering who will be able to use Python as their core language for scientific and engineering computing. The course will be done at CDEEP and will be broadcast live via EDUSAT and also webcast (http://www.cdeep.iitb.ac.in/). Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring along laptops since the instruction is entirely hands on. We will be able to provide some extra laptops for use but the numbers will be limited. Please send: Kadambari Devarajan <kadambari.devarajan(a)gmail.com> a confirmation email regarding your participation and she will get back to you on what you need to install, prerequisites etc. Please forward this to any others who may be interested. regards, -- Prabhu Ramachandran http://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/~prabhu

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Google Chrome OS – Hype, Insight, Speculation and Assumption
by Pravin Dhayfule 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

Hi Folks this is the write up that I have posted on my community portal, just wanted to share with you all... http://bhavsarsamaj.com/google-chrome-os-hype-insight-speculation-and-assum… Google Chrome OS – Hype, Insight, Speculation and Assumption Since past few days there has been lots of gossip in the air regarding the announcement of the new Google Operating System A.K.A. Chrome OS. What is this Chrome OS? Is it a derivative of yet another Linux Distro? Is it a yet another marketing campaign of Google against its well known rivals? Or Is it a new experiment to drive user traffic after the success of Gmail, Orkut, Google Earth and other web tools? Whatever the reason may be, it appears to be yet another warship strategy of Google that announces “Try to stop me if you can!” This had indeed raised lots of questions, curiosity and may be even a wave of insecurity to some existing OS developers, especially when its claimed to be FOSS (Free Open Source Software) release. As for end user world, there has been lots of gossiping and rumoring regarding Chrome OS. Yet very few have set their journey for hunting down facts. Please read the complete article before commenting http://bhavsarsamaj.com/google-chrome-os-hype-insight-speculation-and-assum… since it was not possible to post that lengthy article here... Bye Regards

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Google Chrome OS -- Hype, Insight, Speculation and Assumption
by Pravin Dhayfule 16 Jul '09

16 Jul '09

Hi, This is the path to the complete article. http://bhavsarsamaj.com/google-chrome-os-hype-insight-speculation-and-assum… Please read the complete article, because its lengthy and cant be posted here. The one that I posted in this thread is just a small section of that article. And I am the author of it, so no copyrights issue as such... Bye Regards

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[ANN] w-meter released
by Kenneth Gonsalves 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

hi, AU-KBC has released w-meter, an open source wireless tool: http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/w-meter/ -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate NRC-FOSS http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Linuxers Digest, Vol 75, Issue 35
by Pravin Dhayfule 15 Jul '09

15 Jul '09

==================================================================== > one more troll - here comes another 300 mail thread. I request members to > resist the temptation to feed the troll. > -- > regards > Kenneth Gonsalves > Associate > NRC-FOSS > http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/ ====================================================================== > Suprising how new linux users fall for the "i am a FLOSS friend, this google > thing is hurting FLOSS" line. > The trolls are tripping over themselves to get out the "bad news". > > -- > Rgds > JTD ======================================================================== It's not a mail thread, but a Pre-View of the hype that's in the market from end user perspective. Neither is it meant to be a FLOSS related article nor a critic tablet. I would request to please read the complete article before commenting. I had sent the complete article but then it was rejected as it was long. I think its a mistake to post articles and questions here because each time, its posted, it gets trapped in personal remarks, insults, debate and also misleading of subject. This is the first (TECHNICAL) mailing list that I have come across where people try to prove their INTELLIGENCE by insulting others. Its strange that there are rules governing the length of article, but no rules followed to protect the emotional values of posters. Thanks a lot. Bye Regards

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Why I GPL - Zed Shaw
by Praveen A 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

Not to reopen the old BSD-GPL debate, just wanted to share this insight which I came across today. "Open source to open source, corporation to corporation. If you do open source, you’re my hero and I support you. If you’re a corporation, let’s talk business." http://zedshaw.com/blog/2009-07-13.html - 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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aishwarya@itforchange.net has sent you an article from PCWorld.com
by aishwarya＠itforchange.net 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

This story, which was originally posted at PCWorld.com, has been recommended to you by aishwarya(a)itforchange.net. Chrome OS Could Offend the Open Source Community I'm reasonably sure that Chrome OS will offend the open source community. There may even be a major reaction against it. The complete story can be found here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,168202/article.html We hope you will find this story interesting and informative. PC World, an IDG publication, has been providing independent, unbiased, reviews, news, and information about technology since 1983.

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] cant open certain in ubuntu 9.04 (ashwani mahajan)
by Pravin Dhayfule 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

Hi, I use Ubuntu 9.04 and these sites open no boubt. Also for some IE only sites you can use The User Agent Switch add on in Firefox (works in all OS) Bye Regards > Subject: [ILUG-BOM] cant open certain in ubuntu 9.04 > hi, i have recently installed ubuntu 9.04 , i cant open certainn websites > like trade.hdfcsec, microsoft.com , i even installed xp via virtualbox but > still cant open these sites ,i think some problems with network connection. > my ip6 is enabled,kindly helpAshwani > > > Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet > Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ >

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CodeChef Meetup
by gaurav chaturvedi 14 Jul '09

14 Jul '09

CodeChef Meetup Event details Date: Saturday, 18th July, 2009 Time: 2pm - 5pm Venue: Directiplex, Old Nagardas Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400069. Google Map. Agenda: * Advanced Data Structures - Varun Jalan * Puzzles * Socializing with lots of free food :-) LInk / RSVP page :- http://www.amiando.com/CodeChef.html

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by ashwani mahajan 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

thanks for doing all the good work for deb package , let me know from where to download the deb package Ashwani See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/

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Linuxers July 2009