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Session on Web 2.0 security
by System Administrator 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Hi all, Our company is sponsoring a session on Web 2.0 security Interested people can view details at http://wiki. directi.com/ display/tc/ October+11th+ -+Web+2.0+ Security+ -+Defending+ Next+Generation+ Applications<http://wiki.directi.com/display/tc/October+11th+-+Web+2.0+Security+-+Defend…> And add your name by clicking on Attend event It's a free session. Let me know if you require more details -Jeetu

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Lyx, My Beautiful GNU/Linux, Mind-Maps, and DP
by Frederick Noronha [फ़र ेदरिक नोर ोनया] 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Some videos from Goa, mainly around Software Freedom Day at BITS Pilani Goa campus. FN My beautiful [GNU]Linux BITS-Pilani Goa campus has grown over the past four to five years, and now has over 2000 students on the outskirts of Vasco/Dabolim. At a Software Freedom Day held on the campus recently (Sept 27, 2008) we encounter students, and learn about their interest in Free Software and Open Source. Also some images from an event that saw talks and presentation span the better part of two days. This video starts with a showcasing of the potential of GNU/Linux, the largely volunteer-built alternative computing system... that's in fact better than the 'real thing' (my view)! http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=Py6YdW03YYE Lyx ... and all that LyX is a document processor following the self-coined "what you see is what you mean" paradigm (WYSIWYM), as opposed to the WYSIWYG ideas used by word processors. This means that the user only has to care about the structure and content of the text, while the formatting is done by LaTeX, an advanced typesetting system. LyX is designed for authors who want professional output with a minimum of effort and without becoming specialists in typesetting. The job of typesetting is done mostly by the computer, following a predefined set of rules called a style, and not by the author. Specific knowledge of the LaTeX document processing system is not necessary but may improve editing with LyX significantly for specialist purposes. DP explains how he uses this tool... (quote from the Wikipedia) http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=F-03AtOx1Ps Mind-maps? What's all that about? A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged radially around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid in study, organization, problem solving, decision making, and writing. DP explains at the BITS Pilani, Goa centre. 27 September 2008. http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=k5689nG0FEU ------------------------------- On mind-maps, please check out some other excellent presentations also on YouTube. On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map#Origins On YouTube.com: Maximise the Power of Your Brain - Tony Buzan MIND MAPPING http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=MlabrWv25qQ&feature=related Mindmeister - Mindmaps with team spirit http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=FChJkOch0Fw&feature=related Getting Things Done (GTD) with Mindmaps http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=THxauHwtUpM&feature=related Mind-Maps How to mindmap http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=qWz88RHQS4s&feature=related Smarter Mind Maps http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=3zdBkVvJkFU&feature=related Mind Maps and Self Coaching http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=K2xezdpNifU&feature=related Make Mind Maps with revolutionairy software from the creator http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=yY9IZoDjRwM&feature=related How Mindmaps can help you learn a language http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=XVYDcTNI-_s&feature=related MINDMAPS - my experience http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=mch8H7LHkHU&feature=related ------------------------------- DP-1 at SFD (BITS Pilani Goa campusa, Sept 27, 2008) Talk by young ILUG-Goa/ILUG-Ponda volunteer DP. He explains issues of documentation that could be useful to any student and researcher. http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=QktwiBicJ1E Other video shorts at: http://in.youtube.com/user/fredericknoronha -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org Blog: http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com Tech links from South Asia: http://twitter.com/fn M: +91-9822122436 P: +91-832-2409490

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kmail does not accept two different passwords
by Kenneth Gonsalves 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

hi, I have two email accounts at foo.com and bar.com. They have different passwords. Receiving mail is ok - but for sending, only the password for one account is used in both - the password for the first account gets changed to that of the second account when the second account is set up. How can one overcome this without having the same password for all accounts? Or is a bug? -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/

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Letting root send email to an application level user --- and using a crontabs job to forward it on -- or TCP/IP poke or a UDP datagram
by Erach 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Hi, Root is system user --- has various privileges. The application users are completely distinct from the root user ----- but they can share the root user group "wheel". so unless you want very high thruput why are you modifying the kernel and making it bigger. You can just send an email to the application level user, have a crontab job pick it up every 1 minute or every 1 second and forward the email on. You can even change the group of the application level user. Or once you send the email --- u can send a datagram "pick/poke/UDP packet" tcp/ip signal to waken the user. You are only making the kernel fatter. Erach

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GNU/Linux primer
by shirish 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Hi all, I made an attempt at making a GNU/Linux primer at http://flossexperiences.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/gnulinux-primer/ To put it simply, just something which tells newbies what it is all about without getting technical. What do you guys think? Do you think I may have missed something? Do you think something could have been put up in a better way? Or you think it plain sucks. Feedback and flames all are encouraged :) -- 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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Canonical Not Great Contributor
by Swapnil Bhartiya 28 Sep '08

28 Sep '08

I just learnt from a friend of mine that I should stop using Ubuntu as Canonical is not contributing to the development of GNU/Linux systems as compared to other players. He also suggested that since most of its stuff, or nothing, is upstream so we cant trust it. Also his argument was, being run by one man, who may tomorrow change his mind and stop support to Ubuntu, then what? So, I am bringing this issue to the lista and have people's opinion as to how much Canonical has contributed and how wise is the decision to use Ubuntu? Here is the article of Greg Kroah-Hartman, maintainer of the USB and other subsystems in the Linux kernel mentioning Canonical contribution to be 100 patches viz a viz 230 by Mandriva and only 270 by Gentoo. Remember Ubuntu is quite young compared to Mandriva, Gentoo. http://www.kroah.com/log/linux/lpc_2008_keynote.html Please suggest. -- Swapnil 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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Re: [ILUG-BOM] A request for Ubuntu 8.04/8.04.1 CDs
by Easwar Hariharan 27 Sep '08

27 Sep '08

On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 4:57 AM, Kussh Singh <kussh.singh(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Where is the install fest going to be and at what time? I can make some > Ubuntu 8.04 CDs but i don't have the ones which come from canonical thru > shipit. > The installfest is at Ramrao Adik Inst. of Tech.,Nerul,3rd Oct,4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.It's a given that List members can make Ubuntu 8.04 CDs,which I can do myself too because,as mentioned,I do have 28 CDs,the preferable thing is that the CDs were from ShipIt. Why we need the CDs is because most of the student of our college are day scholars and don't own laptops,and I'm skeptical that people would lug their desktop PCs to Nerul. Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065

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A request for Ubuntu 8.04/8.04.1 CDs
by Easwar Hariharan 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Hello List, A few meetings ago,I had mentioned my plans for holding an presentation on linux which turned into an install fest after consultation with LUG members.the present situation is that the installfest is scheduled on 3rd of October and the likely number of participants at the installfest is turning out to be potentially more than the CDs I have available,which is 28. ShipIt would take too long a time to send the CDs,therefore,list members who have an excess of Ubuntu 8.04/8.04.1 CDs,preferably received from ShipIt,because they will be in the "official" (:P) covers,could you help out and contribute the excess CDs in your posession for the installfest? Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065

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[Cross posted] - National Free Software Conference -- 15 & 16 November 2008, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala
by Sudhir Gandotra 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

National Free Software Conference 15 & 16 November 2008, Kochi (Cochin), Kerala website : http://nfm2008.atps.in/ Program : The Seminar will Cover the following areas (suggested and being finalised from among these topics) Social Stream Swathanthra Software Philosophy and and its Impact on various sectors. Application of Scientific Socialism to the Information Era Knowledge Society and its impact Information Technology Workers – Myths and Reality. Co-operatives in Swathanthra Software. Information explosion & its impact on democratic advancement. Theory of Abundance in the context of Free Software. Knowledge Stream Freedom in Bio-Technology Public domain knowledge in Hardware Emerging Trends in Nano-technology Public Domain Knowledge Libraries. Medical knowledge systems Traditional and Indegenous knowledge Alternative Technologies Technology Stream Educational Projects E-governance Enterprises Resources Planning Geo Spatial Infrastructure Technology for Medias Software Stream Animation Tools DTP tools — Development & Dissemination Scientific Research Avenues Operating Systems – New Trends Localisation & Internationalisation Software Patents Free Software support General Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning (OpenERP) 3D Modeling and Animation using Blender Type setting using TEX and LaTeX Geographic Resources Analysis Support System (GRASS) Digital Signature and Secure transmission Multimedia and FFMPEG tools Python Web Services Python Game Development Mobile Device Platform: Android and Mobilinux Discussion IPR: The New form of Private Property in Globalization Patent issues in IT and BT Malayalam Computing Python First or Last Language (High School/ Degree Course) Beginners GNU Compiler Collection and Microcontroller Python and High Level Object oriented languages Jython Language and JAVA Bytecode LAMP and Mod-Python Overview: PostgreSQL, MySQL, GUI, Eclipse Overview: GNU/Linux Servers: SMTP, POP3, DHCP,etc Workshop GNU/Linux installation ( Full Time ) Malayalam Localisation (Full Time) Products & Development Tools Open forum Expenricence of Swatanthra Malayalam Computing (By SMC) Prajasakti ERP (By Prajasakti ) BSNL case studies (By BSNL) Financial Sector Experience ( By Ernakulam P&T ) IT @ School ( By IT @ School) Askaya and Free Software ( By Akshaya ) KSEB Experience ( By KSEB ) Free Software Business Models ( By OSSICS) & any other that are requested and conforming to the theme of Free & Open Source Software. Exhibition Free Software platforms, tools, application packages & services. Hardware Networking concepts and practices. Educative demonstrations/presentations on various aspects of Information Technology Your Suggestions are Invited by the organisers at : email : program.nfm2008(a)gmail.com

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Creating multiple email addresses for a system users.
by Raghu Prasad 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

> In my perl Script I have written command > > `cat stat_file.txt | mail -s "Some subject" admin(a)server.name` > > and getting email properly on address admin(a)server.name > In this email I getting from: root(a)server.name, my question is, Is it > possible to change this email address to something like > do_not_reply(a)server.name. Use mailx instead. Try cat stat_file.txt | mailx -s "Some subject" -r do_not_reply(a)server.name -R do_not_reply(a)server.name admin(a)server.name Details of command line options are available at http://manpages.unixforum.co.uk/man-pages/linux/opensuse-10.2/1/mailx-man-p… Raghu

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[commercial]Web developers needed
by Justin Moore 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Hello, We have immediate openings for the following contract position: Web developer. We are an American based company that provides managed iPBX and Web hosting solutions, with a solid foundation in FOSS. Web developer: The ideal candidate will have solid experience with HTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL and be familiar with Web standards. We need someone with strong design experience. All development work is done under Linux with SVN. Previous experience with payment gateways/e-commerce solutions is a plus. Ability to work with minimal supervision is required. This is a contract position, but could be a temp to perm situation. You will be able to work from home, on timings of your choosing and will be paid monthly via wire transfer. Please submit all resumes/vitaes to me along with preferred timings, salary requirements, and any questions that you may have. Have a nice day. Justin -- Justin Moore SagiSys LLC (877)394-4838 ext. 101 (Toll Free) (727) 362-1423 (Fax) http://www.SagiSys.com

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Creating multiple email addresses for a system users.
by Meghanand Acharekar 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Hi, I have written a perl/shell script on one of our servers which checks the server health and send alert emails to administrators.The script runs as a cron job under root privileges, it is working properly.But the email which we receive has From email address : root(a)server.name, Is there any way to change this email address ? Is this possible to chang 'from' email header ? If yes how ? and Is it possible to assign multiple email addresses to a single system user (not aliases) -- Regards, मेघानंद नं. आचरेकर Meghanand N. Acharekar " A proud GNU\Linux User " Reg Linux User #397975 Email : vasco.debian(a)gmail.com URL : www.debian.org

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Articles on Software patents and software freedom in today's(Sep 24) 'Hindu'
by vinay sreenivasa 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Hello All, Apologies for cross-posting. On the occasion of 'International Day against software patents' , the Hindu has extensively covered the issues of software patents and software freedom. There are four articles below - 2 of them explore software patents (view from foss community, industry, academia) . 2 other articles cover software freedom (a generic article on software freedom and another on the absence of foss in school curricula) . *********************************************************** * Will patenting take the byte out of IT here? * Deepa Kurup BANGALORE: Picture this. Indian mathematicians came up with the concept of the “zero” — often touted as India’s greatest contribution to civilisation — and got a patent for it. By now they would have raked in inestimable amounts in royalty. Seems preposterous? Members of the Free Software community say that patenting every other algorithm would be somewhat in the same league. For full article pls read - http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/24/stories/2008092461910300.htm *********************************************************** * Why is it important to go the ‘free’ way? * V. Sridhar Bangalore: One of the most misleading aspects of the “debate” on free software — or Open Source software — pertains to what is meant by “free.” Those ridiculing the free software activists — typically dismissed as “the techie types” — portray them as a bunch of folks who just want software to be sold for free. However, those who passionately advocate free software argue that their emphasis is on free, as in freedom. “Let software be free from the shackles of full-fledged commercial exploitation” seems to be their refrain. It is important to steer clear of the pejorative connotations implied by those who adopt an adversarial stand on free software. For full article please read - http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/24/stories/2008092461920300.htm ************************************************************* * Black-and-white, with some grey areas ( * Anand Parthasarathy Bangalore: For the mainstream global IT players, software patenting is a clear-cut issue, and they have no time for ifs and buts: They are for it. In the wake of the ongoing public consultations on the Patent Manual, which throws up issues related to software patenting, /The Hindu /spoke to India leaders of some key IT players to find out what they thought: Naresh Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Print & Publishing Business Unit Adobe, and Managing Director, Adobe India, a leader of the imaging software and solutions business, says: “We believe in safeguarding of intellectual property rights. Adobe invests significant resources towards innovation and we expect protection of our Intellectual Property Rights, to be able to sustain business.” For full article read - http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/24/stories/2008092461930300.htm *************************************************************** *How would it be if you read only one type of book? * Deepa Kurup */ Wrong choice?/ Students are taught to use only proprietary software. * BANGALORE: A computer literacy programme in a public sector organisation teaches the following modules: MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Excelsheet and Internet Explorer. A glance through the “computer syllabus” in most schools, and the list is similar. All items on this checklist have one thing in common: proprietary software. So, if every computer user is being taught exclusively on proprietary platforms, would they ever be comfortable switching to the easier, cheaper and readily available alternatives? For full article please read - http://www.hindu.com/2008/09/24/stories/2008092461820300.htm *************************************************************** Thanks, Vinay Sreenivasa IT for Change http://itforchange.net http://india.is-watch.net/ http://is-watch.net

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[X-Post][ilugd] Serious e1000e driver issue in SLE 11 Beta 1]
by Parthan SR 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

[Forwarding without prejudice] +1 ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- ----- Forwarded by Sanjeev K Gupta/SG/eSys on 09/23/2008 10:37 AM ----- Novell PartnerNet <einfo(a)novell.com> 09/23/2008 04:23 AM Please respond to einfo(a)novell.com To sanjeev(a)esysmail.com cc Subject Serious e1000e driver issue in SLE 11 Beta 1 Dear Partner and Beta Tester, the Intel e1000e driver on openSUSE 11.1 Beta 1 and SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Beta 1 might have a serious issue with the potential to damage the network card in a way that it cannot be used any longer. Intel and Novell are currently working to analyze and solve the issue. For the time being: Please do NOT USE openSUSE 11.1 Beta 1 or SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Beta 1 on systems with Intel e1000e hardware. Any other hardware, including systems with Intel e1000 (without -e) network cards, is not affected. We will keep you posted. With kind regards Your SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Team -- Thorsten Kukuk, Project Manager/Release Manager SLES SUSE LINUX Products GmbH, Maxfeldstr. 5, D-90409 Nuernberg GF: Markus Rex, HRB 16746 (AG Nuernberg) ------------------------------------------------------- -- Raj Mathur raju(a)kandalaya.org http://kandalaya.org/ GPG: 78D4 FC67 367F 40E2 0DD5 0FEF C968 D0EF CC68 D17F PsyTrance & Chill: http://schizoid.in/ || It is the mind that moves -- --- With Regards, Parthan "technofreak" <gpg> 2FF01026 <blog> http://blog.technofreak.in

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[X-POST]Government going all-out to damn privacy in name of terrorism
by Easwar Hariharan 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Hi, Some recent reports in the daily DNA in Mumbai point to alarming steps being taken by the government in the name of fighting terror.[1] talks about steps already in place and [2] is an opinion piece which looks possible considering the stealthy manner in which [1] has been implemented.I think the Free Software Community has much to say about this,and influence the government if possible, with a large enough outcry. [1]http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1192217&pageid=0 [2]http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?newsid=1190790&pageid=0 Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065

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want FOSS fonts for malayalam and Hindi
by Farida Umrani 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

can any body please help? Thanks and best wishes - farida

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Reminder: ILUG-BOM September 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

H! All, The ILUG-Bom September 2008 Meeting is just a week away. The details are as follows. Date: Sunday, 21st Sep. 2008 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM IST Venue: B-103, Powai Sarovar Co op Society, next to Powai Police station, Bldg no 1, MHADA, Rambaug Powai, Mumbai - 76 Topics: 1. Programing using QT by Prashant 2. This slot is open. I would invite people to make presentation on topic of their choice. 3. Understanding and countering Software Patents in India We need a portable projector at this venue. Sanjay, you have a portable projector which you can bring to the meet? Looking forward to meet many LUGers. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Gilda Radner - "I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch."

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[COMMERCIAL] Fwd: Geodesic needs perl hackers
by Mrugesh Karnik 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: Fwd: Geodesic needs perl hackers Date: Monday 22 Sep 2008 From: "Mrugesh Karnik" <mrugeshkarnik(a)gmail.com> To: mrugeshkarnik(a)gmail.com --- In linux-bangalore-jobs(a)yahoogroups.com, "Linux Bangalore Admin" <listadmin@...> wrote: Geodesic Information Systems Ltd. (http://geodesic.com) is a reputed, rapidly growing company, listed on the BSE and NSE, and well known for its Mundu range of products. We urgently require competent, experienced perl hackers, with both web and MIS processing experience. Additional experience in things like Asterisk, web frameworks, etc. are desirable, and should be highlighted. If you qualify, we want to hear from you. Send your resume to careers@..., and make sure to include samples of your work. Atul Chitnis Senior Vice President Geodesic Information Systems Ltd. http://geodesic.com --- End forwarded message --- -------------------------------------------------------

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Reminder: ILUG-BOM September 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Dear Linuxers, The ILUG-Bom September 2008 Meeting is tomorrow. The details are as follows. Date: Sunday, 21st Sep. 2008 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM IST Venue: B-103, Powai Sarovar Co op Society, next to Powai Police station, Bldg no 1, MHADA, Rambaug Powai, Mumbai - 76 Topics: 1. Programing using QT by Prashant 2. Understanding and countering Software Patents in India 3. Check the status of Namazu We need a portable projector at this venue. Looking forward to meet many LUGers. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Stephen King - "French is the language that turns dirt into romance."

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a gnu/linux cd shop online
by Suhit Kelkar 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Hey, this might be useful. http://www.linuxbazar.com/

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[ILUG-Bom]Request for Xubuntu 8.04.1/8.04
by Easwar Hariharan 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

list, There are two pending requests for Xubuntu 8.04.1/8.04 on the wiki,one is by myself ;) and one by Ashish Tripathi.Could someone with some spare bandwidth download the distro for us please(knura,please note :P)?I would be attending the GLUG-Bom meet on 21st at Powai,so that should be a convenient location for exchange of media or burning.In case someone has the distro but is not attending the meet,please contact me off-list. Regards, Easwar Registered Linux user #442065

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A CPIM Hijack of Free Software Foundation?
by Praveen A 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

http://mm.gnu.org.in/pipermail/fsf-friends/2008-September/005460.html My mail is not appearing in the list archive Posting it again ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind at gmail.com> Date: Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:02 PM Subject: A CPIM Hijack of Free Software Foundation? To: Principal Support List of FSF-India <fsf-friends at mm.gnu.org.in> Cc: rms at gnu.org, "Nagarjuna G." <nagarjun at gnowledge.org>, "Nagarjuna G." <nagarjunag at gmail.com> Today I came to know about an event called freedom and software happening in Chennai on 21st September through a blog. The event website is a google site http://sites.google.com/site/freedomandsoftware/ Most of the friends participating are our friends. But this mail is for some clarifications The invitation text says following <quote> M. Subramanian - The Mayor, N. Ram - Editor, The Hindu, Debesh Das - Minister of Information Technology, West Bengal, Kiran Chandra - Director, Free Software Foundation India & Prabir Purkayastha - Secretary, Delhi Science Forum, have been confirmed to be the panel of speakers. The objective of the event will be the launch of the project for the development of a Tamil Version of the GNU/ Linux operating system. The launch will be made by the Mayor, M.Subramanian. The project will be developed by engineering students with able technical support from the IT professionals & professors, and infrastructural support by the entrepreneurs. The logo and caption for the Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu will be launched by Mr. N. Ram. The event will be attended by the IT professionals, Entrepreneurs, Researchers and professors of reputed colleges, from all over the country and the registration will be open to all, so you can bring all your friends as well. There will be no entry fee for the same. </quote> My questions are Following 1.Is this event anyway related with Free Software Foundation? 2. This news is not announced in any Free Software Mailing lists, like FSF-Friends, FSF-Tn(http://mm.gnu.org.in//pipermail/fsf-tn/) ILUG Chennai etc . It is not announced yet in gnu.org.in also. Why This much secrecy around this? 3.. The above invitation text says "logo and caption for the Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu will be launched" in the function. Is FSF India decided to start regional FSFs? If yes why this is organising in a a secret maner? 3. The Invitation text says "The objective of the event will be the launch of the project for the development of a Tamil Version of the GNU/ Linux operating system", why there is a need of another distribution when tamil is well supported in most of the upstream distributions? . Let it be the work of Tamil Localisation groups. 4. The contacts provided in the website contact page is not at all familiar in Free Software Community. And There is no information on who is organising this event. On a quick checkup with friends in Chennai, they says it is an event Organised by Communist Party of India (Marxist) . Thats why the secrecy. I don't have a problem in a political party supporting free software cause. But If it is the case i am very suspicious on following points 1. The exclusion of the Free Software Movement in Chennai in Organising it, 2. Creating a body with power structure before Contributing anything . I dont think a free software Foundation is not needed for releasing a Localised GNU/Linux Distribution 3. Secrecy in whole process of a Public event I am expecting a reply from FSF India on this Anivar -- 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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Online quick introductory books/notes.
by Pradeepto Bhattacharya 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Hi, Bumped into this [1] via Ruby-lang.org. Lots of nice online books ( called $Topic Essentials ) - short and very fast introduction to various topics - from Xen to Fedora to PHP. Esp helpful if you want a quick intro to a certain topic. Have fun. [1]http://www.techotopia.com/index.php/Main_Page Cheers! Pradeepto -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://www.kde.in Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india

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[OT][Commercial] opening for a Linux Sys. Admin
by P.S Rathinam 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Hi All, We have an immediate opening for a Linux Sys. Admin. Experience: 5-8 years of experience in Linux/Unix systems administration, Windows administration is a plus *****Should have necessarily handled a team ****** Profile: - Bachelor's degree in IT - Experience in My SQL administration and support, replication is a plus. - Working knowledge of administrating applications using Apache and MySQL - PHP/Perl/Python programming skills a plus. - Drupal and Joomla administration experience a big plus. - Previous experience of working in a globally distributed environment would be a plus. - System administration in a mixed Linux/Windows environment. The servers are Linux SUSE or Windows Server 2003 - Ability to work closely with technology teams to define the deployment end-state. - Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems efficiently. - Ability to work with globally distributed teams. - Demonstrated good communication skills. - Self-motivated, with ability to work independently in a fast paced environment. - Strong in office productivity tools like Excel, Access, Visio Job Location: Mumbai. Interested individuals please contact me directly. Please mention your experience in the subject of your reply. Regards, Poornima Rathinam

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Free Software technologies for media streaming
by Chandita Mukherjee 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Dear Friends Have you ever thought of being able to set up your own audio and video server, creating on-line media using Free Software? A workshop on media streaming is planned on 28-29-30 September at the Gnowledge Lab of the HBCSE conducted by Yves Degoyan and Lluis Gómez i Bigordà of GISS (Global Independent Streaming Support) Visit http://giss.tv for details. It will be intensive but a great opportunity for those who value it. If this idea intrigues you, please write to cometmediafdn(a)gmail.com with the same subject line, asking for the detailed schedule or look it up at www.cometmedia.org under forthcoming workshops. G Nagarjuna for the Gnowledge Lab at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education of TIFR Chandita Mukherjee for Comet Media Foundation.

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wrong url in firefox redirects to searchportal.information.com
by Abhishek Ambe rkar [अभिषेक] 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

I am using Firefox 3.0.1 on CentOS 5.2 Whenever I enter wrong url in address bar it redirects me to http://searchportal.information.com/ I didn't find any info on google regarding how to stop this. I used to get orkut login page upon entering just "orkut" in address bar and pressing enter, when I was using Firefox 2. But it now redirects to searchportal What's the exact problem? and how to get rid of this? Is this a DNS issue? I use MTNL Broadband, so both the DNS listed in router are DNS IPs provided by MTNL. Entering searchportal.information.com in address bar redirects to information.com These domains are owned by http://www.oversee.com/ as shown by 'dig'. -- With Regards Abhishek Amberkar Born To Be Free... Born To Use GNU/Linux...

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Windows Swap file in Linux Swap Partition
by Surya Pratap 17 Sep '08

17 Sep '08

Hi, yesterday night I was plain bored of tweaking out windows on my dual boot system, and got fed up of trying to defrag the page file which was sooooo fragmented so I did a bit of googling to see if the linux swap space can be used for the swapfile and guess what ;) .... Check out SwapFS at http://www.acc.umu.se/~bosse/ Hope it is useful Regards Surya

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OSM sprint
by Kenneth Gonsalves 16 Sep '08

16 Sep '08

hi, report is here: http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/full/59/NW/ -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/

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Conference on Open Source Softwares.
by gaurav dadhich 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Dear Sir/Madam, I am the webmaster of the IEEE(International Electronics &Electrical Engineers) student branch of (TSEC)Thadomal Shahni Engg. College,Mumbai,now on referred as IEEE-TSEC. IEEE-TSEC organises a 3-day national level technical festival,ISAAC,every year in the beggining of October.This year, the festival is on the 28th Sept,2nd & 5th Oct.This festival is attended by approximately 8000 students on these 3 days collectively.ISAAC is the largest technical festival in the Mumbai Unversity. We have organised a *Conference* on *Open Source Software* on the *2nd October,2008*.The conference will be taken by people from various IT companies.The conference aims at discussing the various open source technologies and their implications on the IT industry.We thus greet you to attend the conference. For registration and other such details,contact me at 9867002017 or visit our website at http://www.isaac08.info.You can also write in at gd1410(a)gmail.com. Looking forward to a positive response from you. Thanking You, Gaurav Dadhich

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unable to install printer
by Neelesh 14 Sep '08

14 Sep '08

Hi , I am facing problem installating HP 1020 laserjet usb printer on Redhat linux 5.2 client. please suggest the solution. -- मनापासुन..... मनापर्यंत..... Neelesh

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when and where is the lug meeting for september 08?
by kwest 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Pls let me know as i have recently rejoined the list and would like to come for the meeting if i can. thanks kussh -- For good governance 1 Get the courts /regulators working properly 2 Put a better HUMAN RESOURCE MGT system in place http://www.ubuntu.com/

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Bengali Debian Installer Translation (Was: Fwd: Lenny installer string freeze status 20080913)
by Kartik Mistry 13 Sep '08

13 Sep '08

Dear List, We need help in specially Bengali for Debian Installer translation updates. Please forward this mail to groups which can help in this. Contact Me and/or Christian Perrier for more details. ~ Kartik ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christian Perrier <bubulle(a)debian.org> Date: Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 11:35 AM Subject: Lenny installer string freeze status 20080913 To: debian-i18n(a)lists.debian.org, debian-boot(a)lists.debian.org 8 days left before the end of the string freeze NEW for today: Wolof completed sublevels 1 and 2 Languages meeting the release criteria: 46 ------------------------------------------ Already activated and complete for level 1: 41 Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, German, Dzongkha, Greek, Spanish, Basque, Finnish, French, Galician, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Croatian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Khmer, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian Bokmål, Nepali, Dutch, Norwegian Nynorsk, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Already activated and complete for sublevels 1 and 2: 5 Belarusian, Esperanto, Hungarian, Punjabi, Wolof Not yet activated languages complete for sublevels 1 and 2: 0 Languages failing to meet the release criteria: 31 -------------------------------------------------- Activated languages: 17 Amharic, Bengali, Bosnian, Catalan, Danish, Estonian, Kurdish, Latvian, Macedonian, Northern Sami, Slovenian, Albanian, Tagalog, Ukrainian Not yet activated languages: 14 Afrikaans, Welsh, Persian, Irish, Armenian, Icelandic, Kazakh, Kannada, Malagasy, Malay, Serbian, Telugu, Urdu, Xhosa (chances to get these in lenny are quite low) If your language is listed in "failing to meet the release criteria", please do not scream out. For many of these languages, only very few translated strings are missing and the needed update is very small. But, still, do your best for this to happen. The D-I i18n documentation is available at http://d-i.alioth.debian.org/doc/i18n/ -- Cheers, Kartik Mistry | 0xD1028C8D | IRC: kart_ Homepage: people.debian.org/~kartik Blog.en: ftbfs.wordpress.com Blog.gu: kartikm.wordpress.com

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roadjams.info
by Akshay Mishra 12 Sep '08

12 Sep '08

Hello All, We have started an effort, by means of website www.roadjams.info, to provide real-time traffic information to Mumbai. Would appreciate if people who are interested to contribute can contact me or mumbai<at> roadjams.info. The development requires people to have a GPS enabled phone, (external or internal GPS) and a small utility that sits on the phone and updates location to the server. The software on the mobile is available under GPL. Currently the software works very well on Nokia phones. Support for other phones is being developed and should be possible in near future. Thanks, Akshay

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Announce: ILUG-BOM September 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

H! All, We are pleased to announce Sep. 2008 ILUG-Bom Meet Date: Sunday, 21st Sep. 2008 Time: 2:00-5:00 PM IST Venue: (Thanks to Prof. Jitendra Shah of VJTI) B-103, Powai Sarovar Co op Society, next to Powai Police station, Bldg no 1, MHADA, Rambaug Powai, Mumbai 76 ph: +91-22-25702537 Contact Person : Ganesh Gajre Topics: 1. QT Programing Basics by Prashant Shah 2. Advance JavaScript Programing by Rakesh Pai 3. Check the Status of Namazu 4. Discussion on Software Patents in India We need a portable projector. Does any one have a portable projection system who is willing to bring it to the venue? Prashant and Rakesh - Please post the abstract of your talks. Also, Please post your presentations on ILUG-Bom Wiki for archival. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 A. P. Herbert - "A high-brow is someone who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso."

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Microsoft Vs Open source on NREGA ICT infrastructure
by vinay sreenivasa 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

On the NREGA ICT infrastructure page - http://nrega.nic.in/ictinfrastructure.htm I found this --> http://nrega.nic.in/ict/ict3.asp check the columns titled - No. of Applications Running and it shows number of 'applications' running on Microsoft platforms and those running on 'open source' platforms. Not too sure what this means. Why would for e.g some state have 450 s/w applications ??and why would they be all different? Does anybody know what exactly this means? I'm guessing they mean number of machines running on MS or open source. Whatever it is, the fact that open source has a count of 0 in most states is something worth looking into. Vinay Sreenivasa IT for Change * *

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[OT][Commercial-Jobs] Urgent web developer requirement -- Linux, Perl, Java/C++
by Sophia De 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Hello all, Ours is a world-class software boutique with an impressive development record that spans a number of major projects. Headquartered in the US, we are currently seeking expert Linux programmers to create Web software in our posh New Delhi office. We expect excellence from our staff. In exchange, you would be rewarded with key roles in high-profile projects, valuable experience, a great salary, and lucrative bonuses. A friendly atmosphere and state-of-the-art equipment make office life enjoyable and relaxing.Our custom Web applications have become fixtures of the Web, and are used daily by millions of people. I am attaching the details of the position below. If interested, kindly send your updated CV along with the following details, also kindly forward it to the people you think would be interested: Current CTC: Expected CTC: Notice Period: --------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Computer Scientist Job Description: Linux-based Web software development for high-traffic, high-recognition clients. Candidate Profile: Expert Linux programmer with experience developing software using Perl/Java/C++. Strong computer science background with knowledge of systems programming. Remuneration: Best in the industry. We offer a great salary, lucrative bonuses, and overtime pay. -- Regards, Sophia sophia.sds(a)gmail.com

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Thunderbird 2 bug?
by Rony 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Hello, There is Kubuntu 8.04 KDE4 on a PC and it has been upgraded to the latest apt packages. Thunderbird 2 was installed from apt packages. A gmail account was setup but it fails to authenticate the password and returns a normal wrong password error. After wasting a lot of time rechecking and suspecting the keyboard, I setup the account in Kmail and it worked fine. So there appears to be a bug in that Thunderbird package. I would also like to add that KDE4 does not allow editing of its menus and Kmail's icon which was missing from the 'Internet' sub-menu, could not be added manually. Some people on the net appear to have similar problems. Even creating a new application shortcut on the desktop as well as task bar is not possible with a right click as that option itself is missing. KDE4 is still a little 'nangu'. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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[COMMERCIAL] Linux-Windows System Admin required
by Homyar Bhathena 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

SideFX (www.sidefx.co.in) is a visual effects facility to serve the customers in film, media and entertainment industry globally. SideFX is looking for System Administrators to setup and manage their network, workstations and IS systems. SideFX office is located in Karve Nagar, Pune. SideFX is looking for a person fitting the following profile: - 1 year work experience - Administration and Scripting in Linux & Windows - Networking (high bandwidth network knowledge preferable) - Configuration Management (using SVN/ Bazaar) - Web programming knowledge an added advantage - Familiarity with animation and graphic tools is an added advantage The person should be open to take on challenges and try/ suggest new software/ tools as per requirements. Those interested can mail their resumes to homyar.b(a)gmail.com & rathoramit(a)gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Thank you for choosing LinuxQuestions. http://www.linuxquestions.org

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G.I.S.S. comitee visiting India
by yves degoyon 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

hola/namaste, we are 2 members and developers of the G.I.S.S. collective ( http://giss.tv ), an international collective dedicated to free media through open-source technologies ( streaming ). G.I.S.S. is an open infrastructure for giving voice to alternative, minoritarian and non-commercial voices in the official media landscape. we ( lluis gomez i bigorda and me, yves degoyon ) have been developping open source technologies since many years now... and have been to brasil, palestina to make workshops before.. we will be in india from the 15th of September to the 15th of October. our original plan was to make a free media workshop in Dahanu near Mumbai with Nomad India ( http://nomadindia.net ), that i first met in brasil in the World Social Forum. yesterday, Hemant from nomad india sent us a notice that they won't be able to organize this workshop, as they are helping people victims of the flood in the region of Bihar ( Nepal ), as you must know... all the original plan is documented here: http://giss.tv/wiki/index.php/Workshop_India including the program of the workshop. so we are looking for other possibilities of meeting people working in open-source and free media. we could organize a short presentation, some workshop or even an informal meeting with people interested in these subjects. we have some funding from NL Net foundation to cover our travel and hosting expenses, so this is not a request for funding ). we could travel within this month across the country to Bangalore or New Delhi for example... so, let us know what would be possible to organize in these dates, knowing that we have to reorganize our activities in a short period of time, it can be some informal meetings ( in a hacklab for example, we like that ) ). hope all the situation will get back to normal in Nepal too.. ( we perfectly understand that Nomad had to cancel our workshop ) hope to meet some of you soon, we arrive in Mumbai on next Sunday 14th... all the best, yves degoyon, lluis gomez i bigorda and GISS team.

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Debian Lenny Live Becomes Reality
by Swapnil Bhartiya 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

Dear Friends, The Debian Live team is pleased to announce the first beta of Debian Lenny's Live images. Although we missed releasing images for Etch along with the installer images, we are now prepared to release live images within the regular Lenny release process. This is the first official release of Debian Live and the whole team has been working hard during the past 2.5 years to make Debian's own live systems become a reality. Nevertheless, we do need your help to find more bugs and improve the live systems, so please try them out. The images are available at: http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/lenny_live_beta1/ SWapnil 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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Interesting points about privacy with Google Crome
by Rony 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Hello, Here is a page where some people discuss the privacy issues related to Google's new Crome browser. http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=30605 -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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[OT][Crosspost] Python Is Not Java
by Subhodip Biswas 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

hi all ! have a look on this : " I was recently looking at the source of a wxPython-based GUI application, about 45.5KLOC in size, not counting the libraries used (e.g. Twisted). The code was written by Java developers who are relatively new to Python, and it suffers from some performance issues (like a 30-second startup time). In examining the code, I found that they had done lots of things that make sense in Java, but which suck terribly in Python. Not because "Python is slower than Java", but because there are easier ways to accomplish the same goals in Python, that wouldn't even be possible in Java." Read more here : http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/python-is-not-java.html -- Regards Subhodip Biswas Fedora Ambassador West Bengal , India GPG key : FAEA34AB Server : pgp.mit.edu http://subhodipbiswas.wordpress.com http:/www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/SubhodipBiswas

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GNU/Linux News and Views
by Rony 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Hello, Here are some links worth reading. First is a user who tried to install Ubuntu on his eeepc after knocking off Xandros. He mentions popping in a cd in the drive. He may have forgotten to mention that it was an external drive. This is an interesting statement reproduced. "Geek Squad, a tech support service partnered with the Carphone Warehouse, is more used to dealing with problems with broadband and e-mail but later that night, Agent Jamie Pedder walks me through it over the phone. Download a couple of bits of code from one of the Linux help sites on to a memory stick. Whack the memory stick into the offending laptop. Bang a couple of lines of code into the terminal window to tell the machine to install what we've downloaded. Bingo, we're cooking on gas. Ubuntu's running my wireless network and I'm back on-line. Easy when you know how." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7594249.stm Nice to know there is a phone support service there, to help in installing tricky device drivers for GNU/Linux. Second is news about Dell supporting GNU/Linux for its computers after a user survey revealed that out of 100,000 people who participated in a survey, 70%+ wanted GNU/Linux. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6506027.stm And 5th September is the new date for the release of Dell's Mini Inspiron that should be shipped with xp or Ubuntu 8.04. Keeping my fingers crossed about the actual release and final pricing. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Fwd: [Jobs] PHP Team Lead + Project Manager openings
by Parthan SR 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

----- Forwarded Message ------- Hi, We currently have several openings for PHP Team Lead positions and for Project Managers for leading open source projects. We're an open source consulting company working extensively on PHP based Content Management Systems and Frameworks (TYPO3, Drupal, Symfony, Seagull), Ruby on Rails and a bit on Django/Python. The job descriptions for these are posted at: * PHP Team Lead: http://blogs.srijan.in/2008/03/01/php-team-lead/ * Project Manager : http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p7fub_vJsx_uk7OIVuIEnew Should you be interested in the openings, please do write in with your CVs and expected salary. Please mention the opening you are applying for in the email subject. Thanks, Rahul Dewan -- Web: http://www.srijan.in | Email: business(a)srijan.in Blog: http://blogs.srijan.in/ CSR: http://www.srijanfoundation.org/ _______________________________________________ -- --- With Regards, Parthan "technofreak" <gpg> 2FF01026 <blog> http://blog.technofreak.in

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Invitation to Workshop on Rule Based Expert Systems
by Naveen Kumar 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Dear colleague, The KBCS division at CDAC Mumbai, is organizing a two-day Workshop on Rule Based Expert Systems at the Navi Mumbai (Belapur-Kharghar) campus on 17th and 18th October, 2008. The workshop is meant to provide a comprehensive introduction to Expert Systems, focusing on the practical application. This workshop is targeted at academicians, IT Managers, consultants, domain experts, professionals working on advisory systems and potentially anyone who feels a need for building systems with human expertise. The brochure gives you a brief information on the workshop, which can be located at the C-DAC Mumbai website, at this URL: http://www.cdacmumbai.in/index.php/cdacmumbai/research_and_publications/res… Kindly forward the details about the workshop to all those whom you feel may be interested in participating in the workshop. You may also go ahead and blog about it, post it to mailing lists, groups, and communities etc. Do keep us informed about it. * Contact:* Dr. M. Sasikumar Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (Erstwhile NCST), Mumbai Knowledge Based Computer Systems (KBCS) Raintree Marg, Near Bharati Vidyapeeth, Sec 7, CBD Belapur, Opp. Kharghar Railway Station Navi Mumbai, 400614 India *Voice:* 91-2227565303 *Fax:* 91-2227560004 *E-mail:* kbcs [at] cdacmumbai.in *URL:* www.cdacmumbai.in/index.php/cdacmumbai/research_and_publications/research_g… -- Thanks & regards Naveen Kumar Assistant Software Engineer Open Source Software Division( http://ossrc.org.in/ ) C-DAC Mumbai ( http://www.cdacmumbai.in/ ) ( http://moebiuscurve.livejournal.com/ )

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Md5sum Input/Output Errors Crash System
by Rony 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hello, I have downloaded the first 10 Debian Etch CDs and out of 10 ISOs, 2 or 3 had an md5sum problem. While the good md5 returns a proper checksum value, the bad ones return an Input/Output error. The problem is that when this error occurs, the link between the system and HDD is lost and no further commands are accepted as they need to be picked up from the HDD. The system blanks out and I have to force shutdown and reboot it. Yesterday I kept the Lenny live CD for download and its md5sum gave the same problem today morning. I had mentioned this problem earlier too and the HDD was suspected. However for the good ISO checksums there is no problem whatsoever. Why can't the system decently tell me that the checksum is bad, why does it have to break all connections and crash? -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Error in Jboss server.logs
by Samir 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hi List, I am getting an exception in server.log for Jboss, ERROR [org.jgroups.protocols.UDP] exception=java.io.StreamCorruptedException: invalid stream header at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readStreamHeader(ObjectInputStream.java:764) at java.io.ObjectInputStream.(ObjectInputStream.java:277) at org.jgroups.protocols.UDP.handleIncomingUdpPacket(UDP.java:670) at org.jgroups.protocols.UDP$IncomingPacketHandler.run(UDP.java:1332) at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:595) Any sort of help would be appreciated. -- Friends are like an treasure,so if you want to become rich in your life make as many friends as possible in the life. Samir.A.Sanghvi

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Fwd: [OT] Sahana translation to Hindi required.
by Arun Khan 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Help needed with Hindi translation for Sahana. Came across this in ILUG-Chennai list. -- Arun Khan ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ajay Kumar [AJuOnLiNE] <ajuonline(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 2:24 AM Subject: Sahana translation to Hindi required. Hi Guys, There has been floods in the state of Bihar, India and Sahana team has responded and working on custom deployment and installation for the scenario. Information on Sahana Response to Bihar Floods: http://tinyurl.com/5ge8ns 1. Immediate help to Sahana can be provided in terms of Translating Sahana into Hindi. Or asking someone you know involved in Hindi translation for any other projects to contribute. Tip: Pass it on to the other mailing lists too. Online Translation Engine available at: [This engine provides a web interface to translate text into language by just browsing through the keywords and pasting/typing corresponding text.] http://translate.sahana.lk/ 1. Sign up & Activate Account 2. Add Hindi to your language profile first Login to the Pootle, go to "My account", scroll to the bottom of the page, click on "Change Options", scroll down to "My languages" and select Hindi from the List (to make multiple selections, hold Ctrl-Key pressed while selecting), then click on "Save changes". 3. Translate by pressing "Suggest" button after putting the corresponding text. The suggestions will be moderated by the admin, which is currently me for Hindi, and will merge it to the main file. I have a target to get this done in 3 days. Any and all help is welcome. Feel free to contact Ajay Kumar or the Sahana Mailing List regarding this. -- Thanks a lot -------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: [Freed] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai
by Pradeepto Bhattacharya 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gora Mohanty <gora(a)sarai.net> Date: Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM Subject: [Freed] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai To: ILUGD main list <ilugd(a)lists.linux-delhi.org> Cc: General Freed list <freed(a)lists.linux-delhi.org>, reader-list(a)sarai.net, Free/Libre and Open Source Software Project List <prc(a)sarai.net> Hello everyone, Please note that this message is widely cross-posted, and be careful of follow-ups. The FLOSS programme at Sarai, CSDS is looking for a senior person to work with us, as per the description in the advertisement below. While we would prefer someone well-versed in Indian-language computing, we would also be happy to consider strong candidates with other backgrounds. Also, while we need a senior person in light of the job duties, it might also be possible to offer a junior-level position for a talented candidate. So, please do not hesitate to send in a resume. The last date for receiving submissions is midnight Sun., 28th Sep., 2008. For any questions, please contact me off-list, or send email to floss(a)sarai.net . You can also call me at +919868527992. Please also feel free to circulate this announcement, and the link at <http://www.sarai.net/practices/software/senior-floss-position-available> Regards, Gora -------------------------------------------------------- Senior FLOSS position available at Sarai, CSDS -------------------------------------------------------- The Sarai programme of the Centre for Studies of Developing Societies (CSDS), is pleased to announce the availability of a position for a senior person for one year, with renewal subject to performance, and to the availability of funding. The FLOSS programme at Sarai is involved primarily in Indian language computing, and one of the focal points of the work this year will be (a) putting together customised versions of popular Linux distributions like Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu that are specialised to Indian language computing, and (b) organising documentation to cover the installation, and usage of applications on these distributions in Indian languages. The goal is to have Indian language computing on free operating systems become at least as easy as it is with English. Besides, we also work on various open-source technologies including mobile computing (especially, the use of Indian languages on mobiles), GPS, GIS, electronics, embedded devices, and robotics. The successful candidate is also strongly encouraged to have open-source interests of their own, and they can be allocated time to work on these. A brief description of the responsibilities of the position include: o Coordinating with major Linux distributions for ensuring up-to-date Indian language packages for fonts, input methods, etc. o Coordination with major applications like OpenOffice, Mozilla, and Scribus for incorporation of Indian language packs, and the building of releases. o Facilitating development work in Indian language computing by working with various external developers such as Scribus, aspell, desktop publishing, and semantic analysis folk, etc. o Driving documentation by making an outline of the documents needed for installing and using Indian languages on FLOSS operating systems and applications. o Keeping abreast of new technology, and facilitating the development of cutting-edge technologies for Indian languages, such as speech-to-text, optical character recognition, etc. o FLOSS Evangelism, and support for people seeking to deploy FLOSS Indian language solutions. Besides this, the person will also be expected to take up part of the managerial tasks associated with the current FLOSSINCLUDE projects, and other ongoing FLOSS projects at Sarai. Some infrastructural, and travel funds will also be made available. It is possible for the selected candidate to work largely from outside the physical environs of Sarai, though someone from the Delhi NCR region would be strongly preferred. If interested, please email a (max.) one-page statement of interests, in light of the above expectations of the position, and a current resume to floss(a)sarai.net . Potential candidates are also encouraged to visit Sarai beforehand, and can set up a time by sending email to the above address. All submissions for the position should reach us by midnight IST, on Sun., the 28th of September. Please direct any further queries to floss(a)sarai.net . -------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Freed mailing list Freed(a)lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/freed -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://www.kde.in Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india

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Freedom Toaster launched in India!!!
by Joju Joshua 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Hey, September first was that amazing day, when the first freedom toaster was launched in India. Please check <http://www.zyxware.com/articles/2008/09/01/zyxware-announces-launch-of-indi…> We are conducting GNU/Linux install fest at technopark, trivandrum and it will be there till 5th september. The GNU/Linux users group, trivandrum is organizing the fest. it was inaugurated on 1st sept, at the technopark by the Kerala State IT Mission Director, Mr. Kelkar. The Freedom Toaster was also unveiled during the same time. If any of your friends are working at the Technopark, Trivandrum, kindly encourage them to visit the fest and take advantage of it. It would be good to have people with us. About the Freedom Toaster - www.freedomtoaster.in Joju Joshua GNU/Linux Users Group, Trivandrum

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[OT][crosspost]India's First Freedom Toaster Released
by Anoop John 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear All, GNU/Linux users group, Trivandrum (www.ilug-tvm.org) and Zyxware Technologies are conducting a 5 day install fest at Technopark,Trivandrum, primarily targeting the IT professionals working at Technopark.This 5 day mega install fest is being conducted at Park Center, Technopark, Trivandrum from September 1-5. With this event we at GNU/Linux users group, Trivandrum, hope to carry the message of Free Software aggressively to one of the largest IT parks in the country. We have also released India's first Freedom Toaster during the inauguration of this Install fest. This Freedomtoaster was designed and developed by Zyxware Technologies and is being jointly promoted with GNU/Linux Users Group Trivandrum. You can read more about it and check out available resources and photos at www.freedomtoaster.in. The whole concept was based on the original Freedomtoaster developed by the Shuttleworth Foundation. A Freedom Toaster is basically a self contained kiosk that will burn any one of the free software distributions onto user supplied optical media. The freedom toaster serves as an easy way to distribute free software(mainly GNU/Linux distributions). Such a dispensing mechanism is highly relevant in a country like India where unlimited broadband internet is not exactly cheap, whereas the chief source of free software remains the internet. The freedom toaster intends to bridge that gap and thus make free and open source software easily accessible to the public, minimal human intervention being an added advantage. Along with the install fest we are also conducting a technical seminar series on various Free Software topics. Also visitors will have the opportunity to try out different GNU/Linux distributions and also many software including popular Free Software games. There will also be opportunities for visitors to get their questions regarding free software applications answered by experts. Kerala State IT Mission, SPACE Kerala and FSF India are the other partner organizations who are behind this and BSNL is sponsoring the event. Together, we have been successful in organizing similar events in the city this year. We hope that, the event and our freedom toaster initiative will get support from all like minded people all over the country and hopefully this will become an inspiration for other people to take the initiative and further strengthen the free software movement in our country. You can read more about the install fest at www.ilug-tvm.org. We also welcome you to join our mailing list - ilug-tvm(a)googlegroups.com - and help us out with the increasing support requests Cheers Anoop -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.anoopjohn.com http://www.thondomraughts.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Be the change you wish to see in the world", M. K. Gandhi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Making DVDs videos from youtube.com is that possible using KUBUNTU LINUX tools. Is it legal. Use of Kubuntu LINUX to watch "naughty" sites.
by Erach 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Hi, I noticed that nobody is interested in a secure operating system like Kubuntu LINUX (CD-ROM available in 10 weeks by shipping). But with dual-boot Kubuntu LINUX can one watch any videos and any image sites without getting spyware and viruses and ad-ware -------------- that is very serious --------- some idiots might want to turn off google preferences from advanced to "watch everything" and then type in "naked mary" or some thing. On youtube.com can you make DVDs off videos off youtube.com I mean MTNL is free download at night and some idiot might make a huge DVD off videos of youtube.com Those would show all over the world. Of course, uploads by MTNL are free so nice, decent photos and videos can be posted for free. BUT is all this possible using KUBUNTU LINUX or any other linux. Erach

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foss workshop for hardware vendors
by Kenneth Gonsalves 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

hi, why do hardware vendors recommend customers to go for windows rather than linux? Most common reason is that they know nothing about linux, or are not confident of supporting linux. No one wants to admit lack of knowledge - so they recommend against it. Not evil minds - just ignorance. Check it out here: http://nrcfosshelpline.in/web/full/56/NW/ -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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windows dlls v/s wine --- would need all older versions of WINE too to run under virtualboxes running LINUX
by Erach 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

From: "Mehul Ved" <mehul.n.ved(a)gmail.com> To: "GNU/Linux Users Group, Mumbai, India" <linuxers(a)mm.glug-bom.org> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:22:59 +0530 Subject: Re: [ILUG-BOM] Installing Windows applications via virtualbox or WINE On 8/27/08, Erach <erach27(a)gmail.com> wrote: > It seems my Visual Basic, Visual Windows C++ and Microsoft Windows 98 > edition are finally obsoleted if I try to use Wine but not if I use > virtual box. Yes, cos the dll's available in wine are newer. Wouldn't it be the same in case of using later versions of windows? No, virtualbox emulates the Intel hardware and you select the version of the hardware and the guest and host operating system. Then you install your copy of Windows and then run visual c++ and visual basic on it. Do do the same in linux, one would have to run different instances of virtual box on linux, below the virtual box, run different (older) versions of WINE and then the visual C++ and visual basic would run legally under the different versions of WINE. By the way, I did run Microsoft Office under WINE, and TALLY under WINE but the next day they did not run. I wish somebody would come up with an open source / free ERP version / or at least a TALLY. Erach

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Request for the venue for Sep 2008 ILUG-BOM Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

H! Folks, We would like to conduct ILUG-BOM meeting in IITB/KReSIT. Are there in IITian lurkers on the list who can book the venue for Sep meet? Alternately, we would like people from central suburbs (Dadar to Thane) to come forward and offer venue for the next ILUG-BOM meet. The date for next meeting will be either 21st or 28th Sep. 2008. We have following topics and speakers confirmed for Sep. 2008 Meet. 1. Programing with QT by Prashant Shah (Thanks Prashant for coming forward to share knowledge) 2. Advance JavaScript Programing by Rakesh Pai (Thanks for your last and very good session and looking forward to the next one!) 3. Action Plan for Opposing Software Patent (Nagarjuna will brief the community about the topic and status, if he is around in Mumbai) With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 George Burns - "I would go out with women my age, but there are no women my age."

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[OT] Mini Laptop Makers Hoodwink Potential Buyers.
by Rony 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Hello, I am looking for a good mini laptop with the new Atom processor but find the manufacturers using gimmicks to promote their products. First they announce a product launch by a certain date in order to apply the brakes on the rival products and still there is no mention in the news about the launch. Even during the initial unveiling of the product, they mention very low prices like 300 to 400 USD as the likely price and after the product is launched it is much above 600 USD. For the Indian buyer it is a whopping 10K above the previous rate. Even the iphone 3G is sold at a much lower rate in the US and in India which is price sensitive it is priced too high, almost double. Are people in developing countries richer than those in developed ones? -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Installing Windows applications via virtualbox or WINE
by Erach 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

I have a comment on virtualization v/s WINE. WINE does not run my old Visual C++ or Visual Basic Compiler which runs on the Windows 98 because it says "sorry the new DLL's of Internet explorer 6.0 or 7.0 are here and conflict with the internet explorer 3.0 dll's of visual basic). So I prefer virtualization. That time, less memory was needed --- so it is easy to run multiple Operating System's on one machine. Of course, one should upgrade to keep enhancing the software ---- but I only want to learn my Visual Basic again. It seems my Visual Basic, Visual Windows C++ and Microsoft Windows 98 edition are finally obsoleted if I try to use Wine but not if I use virtual box. Erach

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Software patents Wiki archive link.
by vivek v 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

This might a bit ahead of the posting of the minutes. Yesterday there was this discussion about bringing together all the issues of Software patents as a whole and find answers. As this effort was initially started in lug Delhi couple of years ago . http://web.archive.org/web/20070311000422/http://www.lug-delhi.org/wiki/Sof… Original stub, http://kandalaya.org/Docs/patent-faq.html Thanks to Raj Mathur(ILUGD, founder )

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Kindly provide me with xubuntu linux
by Ashish Tripathi 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Hello friends. Kindly provide me with a Xubuntu linux cd. I stay bhayander,mumbai. Kindly help

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I stay at bhayander. Mumbai.
by Ashish Tripathi 26 Aug '08

26 Aug '08

I stay at Bhayander, mumbai. Can you help me. My no. Is 9870891889. I can collect it personally or by post will do.

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [OT] Smart kiosks as an extention to manned counters.
by Rony 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Abhay Jaykar wrote: > This is all already thought of at > > www.intellvisions.com > > > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Rony > > I find this technology has tremendous potential for use in various Govt. > as well as private organizations where there are long queues on manned > counters. For example bill payments for MTNL, BEST. The Post Office is > another department that would benefit very much from this. Multiple PO > kiosks inside the PO could offer services like stamps, money-order as > well as registered letters. Just like the current manned counters, you > simply enter the sender and destination address and 2 identical sticker > labels with bar codes will pop out. One is to be pasted on the letter > and the other is the sender's copy. A smart plate on top of the machine > can be the weighing scale for determining the postage as per the weight > of the letter/parcel. The letter/parcel is then dropped inside a > designated box. An extra feature would be to optically scan the movement > of the letter inward as proof of dropping. This kiosk can also be placed > in banks and enterprising shops who can be given....say 5% of all > earnings through that kiosk. so now the Post Office is not far away but > right near your home and the Postal Dept. does not have to invest in > land or office manpower to extend its reach. The same technology can be > used by courier companies too. MTNL's telephone exchanges too can use > these kiosks for bill payments and adding/removing extra services to > their subscription like changing plans, enabling CLIP. The kiosks can be > linked with wireless networking so that it is immune to cable problems. > So any office that experiences long queues for payments can take > advantage of this technology. > > Various kiosks already exist. This idea was to have an extended office counter for Govt. offices and extending their reach and services to new territories without major investments in premises and office staff. -- Regards, Rony. GNU/Linux ! No Viruses No Spyware Only Freedom.

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Provide me with the cd of either Xubuntu-Linux or Puppy Linx.
by Ashish Tripathi 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

hello friends, This is C.A. Aashish tripathi, im in a desperate need of a Linux OS for my pc, whose configuration are as follows: 1. 256 MB RAM 2. PIII Intel Processor 3. 700 Mhz Processor 4. 40GB of HDD. I am looking out for Xubuntu/Puppy Linux but since my internet is very slow I cannot afford to dowbnload it. kindly help me & provide with a CD of it as soon as possible. regards, C.A Aashish Tripathi a.k.a NEEL

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Request to post minutes of the Aug 2008 ILUG Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Dear Mehul, Please post the minutes of yesterdays meeting. You have taken quite good notes! TIA for your efforts. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Emo Philips - "I was sleeping the other night, alone, thanks to the exterminator."

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Minutes of August 2008 GLUG Meet
by Mehul Ved 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Date: Sunday, 24 August 2008 Time: 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs Venue: HBCSE, Mankhurd Attendance: The meeting was attended by 22 members from the community Talks: * Rakesh Pai - JavaScript Mr. Rakesh Pai started off the August GLUG meet with an introduction to JavaScript, beginning with the history of JavaScript, how the name JavaScript came about and where it is headed in the future. Then he explained the features of JavaScript, how loosely typed nature of JavaScript enhances creativity, object oriented nature of JavaScript, the available data types, math library. The topic then got more indepth with practical demonstration and discussions covering the datatypes, operators, loops, functions, keywords, deep object structures. The session ended with a small overview of Aptana IDE and Firebug for debugging. * Mr. Sanjay B. - jQuery After getting familiar with the basics of JavaScript, it was time to move on a little higher. Sanjay then intoduced us to a fascinating JavaScript library called jQuery. We started off with names of some popular JavaScript libraries like dojo, prototype, jquery. Then Sanjay put up a demo on jQuery to explain the concepts. Various of useful and fun stuff like getters, setters, event handlers, JSON objects with animate, handling AJAX were covered with examples. Then he covered on the overhead of using jQuery library in your page, cross browser compatibility, documentation, working with CSS. The talk ended with a small discussion on processing.js by John Resig. * Discussion on software patents This section got deferred due to unavailability of Dr. Nagarjuna at this point of the meet. So, Mr. Dinesh Shah took the initiative of discussing what software patents are and why should we care for them. It surely introduced some new attendees in the meet to the real side of software programming, where patents play an important role. Anurag and Vivek Iyyer joined in to explain more on the same. Some of the highlighted points were o hardware-software patent combinations o software only patents are not allowed o effect on mobile industry and opencourseware o can similar software be written on different hardware if hardware-software combination has been patented? o question and answers covered a few years back on ILUG-D wiki on the topic o how LUG as a community can help organisations like FSF challenge the patents eg. documenting the process o publishing of patent information as image PDF's Fixing Namazu: After the talks were done with Anurag and Dinesh Shah started the process of fixing up namazu. Apparently generating index is a long process, so it had to be left unfinished at that point.

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[INFO] Finally Linux catches up in India !
by Chetan S 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

Check out this article on popularity of Linux across the Globe ... http://royal.pingdom.com/?p=340 Surprisingly as per their methodology India comes out on the top !!! regards, C

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KDE 4.1 for debian lenny
by Joju Joshua 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

Hi, lenny backport of KDE 4.1 though not official, it is prepared by the same folks who package kde for debian http://kde4.debian.net/ cheers -- Joju Joshua Zyxware Technologies Trivandrum www.zyxware.com Ph: +91-471-243-7711 Mob: +91-989-587-7134 >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------< "Be the change you wish to see in the world" M K Gandhi >-------------------------------------------------------------------------------<

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MCA Correspondence Courses
by Jay Mistry 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

I have a background in Medicine; but being interested in computers, esp. use in biostatistics & data analysis; would like to do an MCA correspondence course; to learn such concepts as Basics of computers (hardware)/Operating Systems (UNIX), Programming Basics (eg 'C language), Databases/SQL, etc. Any suggestions for a good course (*correspondence)*? I was thinking of IGNOU & Sikkim Mainpal Univeristy. Have installed the recent openSUSE 11.0 Linux distribution (till now was using only MS-Windows XP & related applications), & learning about Linux basics (that may serve as an intro to Unix OS also.) Thanks,

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Reminder: ILUG-BOM August 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

H! All, Here are the details of the upcoming ILUG-BOM meet. Date: Sunday, 24th August 2008 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM (IST) Venue: HBCSE, Near BARC Bus Depot, Mankhurd, Mumbai Agenda: 1. Progamming JavaScript 2. JavaScript Framework(s) 3. Fixing ILUG-BOM Mailing List Archive Search (Namazu) 4. Strategy and action plan for countering software patents. Looking forward to large attendance. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Mike Ditka - "If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms."

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chech_snmp ..... how to determine OID
by Agnello George 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Hi I have installed nagios on one of my server and now i am tring to understand how to query my client machine using OIDs. But i just not understaing is one thing is how does one determine a a OID. I am following a tutorial by http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/linuxoids.htm . But what i don't seem to understand is how do they determin a OID. Can some on help me with the concept of OIDs and how do i come up with my own OID i followed the above tutorial and tried to query my clinet server to get the path where the disk is mounted but was not successful here .. [root@vps libexec]# ./check_snmp -H 121.XXX.XX.11 -C public -o 1.3.6.1.4.1.2021.9.1.2.1 SNMP problem - No data received from host CMD: /usr/bin/snmpget -t 1 -r 5 -m '' -v 1 [authpriv] 121.XX.XX.XX:161 1.3.6.1.4.1.2021.9.1.2.1 can some one help me here Thanks a million !! -- Regards Agnello D'souza www.linux-vashi.blogspot.com

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[X-POST] [SECURITY] Hold all Fedora updates
by Raj Mathur 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

If you're running Fedora please hold off updating your system until the Fedora Project issues a new package signing key: http://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/1130 Original announcement: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2008-August/msg00012.h… -- Raju -- Raj Mathur raju(a)kandalaya.org http://kandalaya.org/ GPG: 78D4 FC67 367F 40E2 0DD5 0FEF C968 D0EF CC68 D17F PsyTrance & Chill: http://schizoid.in/ || It is the mind that moves

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Bangaloreans Say No to Software Patents
by Anivar Aravind 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Bangaloreans Say No to Software Patents http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Say_No_To_Software_Patents/PressRelease On 23rd August, 2008, a group of Bangaloreans is to gather outside Town Hall to protest software Patents under the aegis of Free Software Users Group, Bangalore at 5.30 PM. This protest comes in the wake of attempts by the Indian Patent Office to push software patents, despite the same having been rejected categorically by the Parliament of India in March, 2005. At that time a particular lobby had tried pushing Patents for Software through a Presidential Ordinance. This having fallen through, software patents are now being pushed through the back door in the form of a manual ostensibly to help people file patents. While the draft in circulation glosses over the fact that software is not patentable in law, it instructs people that software patents can be filed in combination with hardware. The manual is trying to permit something that is explicitly forbidden by the Indian Patent Act, 2005. Further, it is amusing the way the manual tries to get around the legal obstacle posed by the Patents Act, by positing a category of "software in combination with hardware" . It leads one to wonder whether software can exist independent of hardware In this regard, former Supreme Court Judge, Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer has commented that "neither the controller nor the central government has authority or sanction of law to publish a manual of the kind put on the website". The Free Software Users Group also would like to point out that software is a form of knowledge and software patents would amount to propertisation of knowledge and would be detrimental to the pace at which software is growing. Software patents further kill innovation and competition and turn software publishing into the privilege of a few. As software today pervades all walks of life, any dent in the pace of its growth would have a cascading effect on the economy in general. The Free Software Users Group also would like to point out to the lobby that is trying to push for software patents through the back door that; * Software is already protected under copyright law, and no additional protection either to individuals or industries is required * Hardware innovations are already patentable under the regular innovations; therefore all innovators are already covered * The current ICT revolution happened with science and technology under public domain and it is important for the growth of software that this remains so. For Free Software users Group Bangalore 1. Anivar Aravind +92 9449009908 /080 23435606 2. Praveen A +91 9986348565 3. Renuka Prasad +91 9901945674 4. Vikram vincent +91 9448810822 PDF Version: http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Bangaloreans_Say_No_to_Software_Patents.pdf Event Posters http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Say_No_To_Software_Patents#Candle_Light_Vigil Digg it http://digg.com/tech_news/Bangaloreans_Say_No_to_Software_Patents Vote for it : http://www.fsdaily.com/Community/Bangaloreans_Say_No_to_Software_Patents -- Anivar

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Windows/LINUX development times. Now replying to JDT's response --- firefox v/s windows for WIFI security
by Erach 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Hi, I was busy. Happy Parsi New Year. JTD replied whose reply I intepret as follows that Windows (am I correct ---- does not have a secure kernel like UNIX)---- then how is Windows security done. Now, for all over Mumbai/INDIA, WIFI can we say that we have to have a secure kernel ---- for banks can one advocate a "develop new applications / enhancements over LINUX development tool with Windows running on top of LINUX using the emulator VIRTUALBOX which is open source). Now the key issue is that has anyone taken a software project of say one year and shown it is cheaper to develop using Windows v/s LINUX for the "easy to use touted set of Windows tool v/s which tool set to use of LINUX". Not over the entire life-cycle, but just over six months time to go live. What if we take a fresh graduate of say visual basic/ASP from a windows school and put him thru linux programming ------ how will the development cycle be cheaper/prototyping cycle be cheaper. Erach

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OSM sprint
by Kenneth Gonsalves 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

http://db.glug-bom.org/wiki/index.php/OsmSprint add details here -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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[OT] small cabinet for miniITX boards.
by Arun Khan 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

I am looking for a cabinet similar to the PC thin clients (the size of a thick oversized book). On Lam. Rd., the smallest cabinet I have found is the iBall Baby 306 or 207. Please share the source if you know of any place that stocks the PC thin client cabinets. TIA -- Arun Khan

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Fwd: Warning: maharya@usindia.com - User unknown!
by Kenneth Gonsalves 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

how many of you are getting this message? Begin forwarded message: > From: "MDaemon at usindia.com" <MDaemon(a)usindia.com> > Date: 21 August 2008 1:15:24 AM GMT+05:30 > To: lawgon(a)au-kbc.org > Subject: Warning: maharya(a)usindia.com - User unknown! > Reply-To: MDaemon(a)usindia.com > > maharya(a)usindia.com - no such user here. > > There is no user by that name at this server. -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Linuxers Digest, Vol 64, Issue 30
by Joju Joshua 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Hey, Did you all know that you can order various kinds of FLOSS and most flavors of GNU/Linux and have them delivered at your door step at a very very nominal cost? check this page: http://www.zyxware.com/requestcd -- Joju Joshua

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Fwd: Warning: maharya@usindia.com - User unknown!
by Kenneth Gonsalves 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

this is the full headers Begin forwarded message: > From: "MDaemon at usindia.com" <MDaemon(a)usindia.com> > Date: 21 August 2008 10:46:18 AM GMT+05:30 > To: lawgon(a)au-kbc.org > Subject: Warning: maharya(a)usindia.com - User unknown! > Reply-To: MDaemon(a)usindia.com > Return-Path: <linuxers-bounces(a)mm.glug-bom.org> > Envelope-To: lawgon(a)au-kbc.org > Delivery-Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:16:34 -0700 > Received: from [122.169.107.93] (helo=usindia.com) by > shire.symonds.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from <linuxers- > bounces(a)mm.glug-bom.org>) id 1KW2XB-0002mO-O8 for lawgon@au- > kbc.org; Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:16:34 -0700 > Received: from usindia.com by usindia.com (via RAW) (MDaemon PRO > v9.6.6) for <lawgon(a)au-kbc.org>; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:46:18 +0530 > X-Mdaemon-Deliver-To: lawgon(a)au-kbc.org > Message-Id: <MDAEMON0008200808211046.AA4618921(a)usindia.com> > Mime-Version: 1.0 > X-Actual-From: MDaemon(a)usindia.com > X-Return-Path: <linuxers-bounces(a)mm.glug-bom.org> > Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="0821-1046-18-PART-BREAK" > X-Mdav-Processed: usindia.com, Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:46:19 +0530 > > maharya(a)usindia.com - no such user here. > > There is no user by that name at this server. -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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Fwd: Warning: maharya@usindia.com - User unknown!
by Kenneth Gonsalves 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

how many of you are getting this message? Begin forwarded message: > From: "MDaemon at usindia.com" <MDaemon(a)usindia.com> > Date: 21 August 2008 1:15:24 AM GMT+05:30 > To: lawgon(a)au-kbc.org > Subject: Warning: maharya(a)usindia.com - User unknown! > Reply-To: MDaemon(a)usindia.com > > maharya(a)usindia.com - no such user here. > > There is no user by that name at this server. -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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Red Hat Partners in Mumbai
by Amit Joshi 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Hi, I have completed my engineering and seriously looking at System Administration as a career option. Can you tell me about the career prospects? Also, I am thinking about taking the RHCE exam. I am not able to spot much training institutes in Mumbai, CMS Computer Institute and Gates Training being the only ones I have been able to come up with. Can you please comment on the teaching quality of these computer institutes and such stuff? Looking forward to your replies. Regards, Amit.

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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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[Commercial][Jobs] Experienced System Administrator for Zoomin.com
by PV Sundarram 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Zoomin.com <http://www.zoomin.com> is looking for a highly qualified Systems Administrator to help administer our engineering infrastructure. Perfect Fit: - You have top notch hacking skills, including Unix/Linux/Windows/SQL administration experience. - You have administered a high-growth website handling millions of users. - You are obsessed about good security and reliability practices, and you have built systems with no single point of failure. - You can program well enough to write maintenance applications (for example, automate code release in all the servers). - You have the ability to stay levelheaded and organized even in the most chaotic of situations. - You have attention to detail, curiosity and constant need to learn new things. Zoomin.com is a venture backed startup operating at startup execution speed, you can read more about us at http://www.zoomin.com/htdocs/AboutUs.aspx. Benefits: - competitive salary - incentive stock options - healthcare and fitness benefits - generous vacation time - very best computing equipment - excellent view from office You'll work with a small team of very smart people who'll talk about the latest tech stuff and take pride in what they do. If this sounds interesting to you, send a resume and cover letter telling us some real information about you and what you find interesting to jobs(a)zoomin.com. You'll be joining at a time when everyone's able to make a real difference. P.S. For a limited time only, if we hire someone you recommend you can earn a $500 referral bonus. Simply have the person you are referring include your name and email address in their cover letter when they apply. Please remember to only have the person applying contact us directly. The bonus will be paid out after 2 months of their start date. For more details visit http://www.zoomin.com/htdocs/Careers.aspx?from=fb. -- keep klickin' Sundarram P.V. -- http://blog.pvsundarram.com

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Red Hat Partners in Mumbai
by Neelesh Gurjar 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

From: "Amit Joshi" mckagan(a)gmail.com > Subject: [ILUG-BOM] Red Hat Partners in Mumbai >prospects? Also, I am thinking about taking the RHCE exam. I am not able to >spot much training institutes in Mumbai, CMS Computer Institute and Gates >Training being the only ones I have been able to come up with. Can you >please comment on the teaching quality of these computer institutes and such >stuff?-- I know onw Guy who teaches linux very well and in depth. His name is Mr. Rajeev Banerji. He lives in Vashi. He explains Basics of Linux in very nice way. However currently he is taking rest because of got Heart Attack. He will recover in next 2 months. So if you can wait, you can wait for 2 months but again I am not sure he will conduct class again.. Regards NeeleshG LINUX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Red Hat Partners in Mumbai
by yogesh kunjir 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

The problem is finding the "good" institute and the "proper" faculty combo. I have gone through products of practically all the name brand insti's in Mumbai conducting RHCE. i am also willing to join a RHCE course i see on redhat.com and i found a red hat official partner as vibrant technologies at Anheri (west) the study material provide by red hat it self > institute where I did the course, the 3 months course got dragged to > 9 months. We were migrating from one room to another and almost every they say that a full time course will take only 1 and half month to complete the whole RHCE from basic concept and week-end batch (a day in week) will take 3 month May I ask how much did this place charge per student? they charge 15,000 for RHCE per student any suggestion for me -- sincerely, yogesh Saddest quote of funniest man "I like to walk in rain because no one can see my tear"

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Need help for getting system board
by Neelesh Gurjar 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Hi All, I have downloaded Voyage Linux and have customized it as per the requirements of Firewall n Router for my home. Do anybody have idea regarding where can I get following kinds of boards ? http://www.pcengines.ch/alix2c3.htm I will copy linux into SD compact flash card and then I can use that card with this board. -- Regards NeeleshG LINUX is basically a simple operating system, but you have to be a genius to understand the simplicity

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Red Hat Partners in Mumbai
by Raghu Prasad 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Hi! Amit, > I have completed my engineering and seriously looking at System > Administration as a career option. Can you tell me about the career > prospects? Its nice to know that we still have engineering graduates among us who think system administration is a challenging field. When I suggest this field to freshers, they usually can't believe that I am sane enough for their further attention. For most of the freshers, learning Java and DotNet are the ultimate goals in computing career. True system administrators will be in demand as long as companies keep using computer systems. It would be interesting to know what the term _True_ means here. System administration, in general, requires following skills: 1. Understanding how hardware works. You don't have to be a wizard in digital electronics. But you need to be familiar with terms like SATA, PATA, Routers, Modems, USB1, USB2 etc. Basic understanding of functionalities of various components in a computer system is a must. 2. Knowing how to program. If one opts for system administration to remain in the IT field, even if he/she lacks programming skills; then it is a bad choice. You can't administrator multiple systems in a smooth way without doing some sort of automation. The tasks like getting a failure notice via SMS, automatic backup of data at odd hours of nights, detection of some intrusion etc. do require programming. Though various tools are already available to carry out these tasks, one can't create a tool generic enough to solve all the problems possible in a setup. So the skills of _glue programming_ is necessary. On Unix/GNU-Linux you need to learn bash, perl or Python etc. For Windows administration, you need to know VB script, perl/Python or power shell for scripting purpose. 3. Knowing various software components used in the system. As a system administrator, one needs to know how to set up various services required in a company. It is necessary to understand how various services are provided. One needs to know how mail sytem works, how DNS and DHCP functions etc. Ability to set up mail servers, file and print servers, Active Directory/LDAP, document repository etc. is a must for a sysadmin. Sometimes one needs to set up additional tools for project management, time tracking, knowledge base management, wikis etc. As a system administrator, one needs to know how to set up and configure these tools. Also required is the skills to fix problems as and when they are detected. Without a proper understanding of underlying components, it would be easy to feel helpless when your users ask you to solve their problems. 4. Knowing how to manage stress. System administration is a stressful job if you are providing service to large number of users. One needs to know when to say _no_ and how to say it. Managing people and their needs is one of the most important part of system administration. The idea is to provide smooth services even when the system and the admin both are under stress. Usually point 1 can be taught to a person. Except point 3, the other ones are generally inherent in people. These things are difficult to teach but may be easy to learn by looking at others' examples. Point 3 requires some good experience. I am yet to see a coaching class where they teach everything required to master point 3. > Also, I am thinking about taking the RHCE exam. I am not able to > spot much training institutes in Mumbai, CMS Computer Institute > and Gates Training being the only ones I have been able to come up with. After observing the computer institutes in Bombay for over a decade; and after teaching in some of them many years back, I can safely say that you can only learn 10 to 20% of required skills in any institute. The best way to learn is to experiment on your own computer system. It is a long and tortuous route. But it is the best one leading you to be a _true_ sysadmin:) Since you are fresh out of the college, no one is going to take you to administer their critical systems. The best bet for you is to join some company as a trainee and learn the secrets of the trade for next two to four years. That experience will be counted to get a fat pay check afterward. People with good sysadmin skills are always in demand. I have seen many who earn more than those so called _real programmers_ of similar experience level. But one thing to remember is that, sometimes programmers can fake it, but not the sysadmin. You do need to know the internals of the systems you manage. Wishing you a challenging and enjoyable career in system administration. Raghu

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] tftp installation How-to
by bimal pandit 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear All, On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 Ratnakar Koli wrote : >Hi friends, > >I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. > >Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a PXE boot installation from Centos? > >Thanks > >Ratnakar Koli I would suggest you to read the theory of "LTSP" it works with tftp and the theory is very well explained on the site in its documentation. http://www.ltsp.org/ http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Documentation regards, Bimal Pandit

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tata indicom and firefox
by Kenneth Gonsalves 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

hi, you may recall a previous thread on this subject. When I first bought the usb modem I blogged about it here: http://lawgon.livejournal.com/42968.html as you can see, a tata guy read my blog and asked for complaints. He took up the matter and solved my problems. When I had problems with firefox compatibility he again asked for details and I pointed him to our archives. He has now mailed me saying that he has taken up the matter with the tech guys and they now assure him that all defects are rectified and the site is 100% firefox compatible. I dont have any pending bills, so cannot check. Can anyone check and verify this? -- regards Kenneth Gonsalves Associate, NRC-FOSS lawgon(a)au-kbc.org http://nrcfosshelpline.in/code/

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[listadmin@linux-bangalore.org: [foss.in] FOSS.IN/2008: Event Announcement]
by Devdas Bhagat 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

----- Forwarded message from Atul Chitnis <listadmin(a)linux-bangalore.org> ----- Team FOSS.IN is happy to announce that this year's edition of Asia's biggest Free and Open Source Software contributor conference will be held on November 25th to 29th, 2008, at the National Science Symposium Centre, of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. As always, this event is focused on actual contribution to FOSS projects, not evangelism or advocacy, in line with the event motto "Talk is cheap - show me the code" The conference website at http://foss.in will have all the information you will need about the event, including the Call for Participation, schedules, speaker, volunteer and delegate registration, etc. The website is currently being populated, and will be opened over the next couple of days. To stay informed about the event and to participate in the discussions about it, subscribe to the event mailing list at http://foss.in/list, follow the FOSS.IN Twitter account at http://twitter.com/fossdotin, subscribe to the website's RSS feed at http://foss.in/feed, or simply keep an eye on the website at http://foss.in Cheerio! Atul Chitnis Project Lead FOSS.IN http://foss.in ----- End forwarded message -----

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tftp installation How-to
by Ratnakar Koli 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Hi friends, I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a PXE boot installation from Centos? Thanks Ratnakar Koli Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] tftp installation How-to
by Sameep 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

> I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around > since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it > running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. > > Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a > PXE boot installation from Centos? You can try this link. Hope it helps. http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/DisklessClients Regards, Sameep

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] tftp installation How-to
by bimal pandit 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear All, On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 Ratnakar Koli wrote : >Hi friends, > >I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. > >Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a PXE boot installation from Centos? > >Thanks > >Ratnakar Koli I would suggest you to read the theory of "LTSP" it works with tftp and the theory is very well explained on the site in its documentation. http://www.ltsp.org/ http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Documentation regards, Bimal Pandit

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] tftp installation How-to
by bimal pandit 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear All, On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 Ratnakar Koli wrote : >Hi friends, > >I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. > >Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a PXE boot installation from Centos? > >Thanks > >Ratnakar Koli I would suggest you to read the theory of "LTSP" it works with tftp and the theory is very well explained on the site in its documentation. http://www.ltsp.org/ http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Documentation regards, Bimal Pandit

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] tftp installation How-to
by bimal pandit 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Dear All, On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 Ratnakar Koli wrote : >Hi friends, > >I am trying to do a tfpt installation of Centos 5.1, i've been googling around since yesterday morning and hv tried various things but was not able to get it running. All I was able to get is the DHCPD running. > >Can someone please direct me to some good documentation, as to how to setup a PXE boot installation from Centos? > >Thanks > >Ratnakar Koli I would suggest you to read the theory of "LTSP" it works with tftp and the theory is very well explained on the site in its documentation. http://www.ltsp.org/ http://wiki.ltsp.org/twiki/bin/view/Ltsp/Documentation regards, Bimal Pandit

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Announce: ILUG-BOM August 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

H! Date: Sunday, 24th August 2008 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM Venue: HBCSE, Mankhurd, Mumbai (Nagarjun/Anurag, please confirm the venue booking) Agenda: 1. Programing JavaScript (Subject to speaker's availability - Anurag, Please confirm) 2. Fix mailing list archives search (Namazu) 3. Add any other required collaboration software on ILUG-BOM server. 4. Discuss strategy and action plan to oppose and defeat Software Patents in India. More details to follow. Please RSVP on ILUG Wiki. See you all in great numbers. With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Lucille Ball - "The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."

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Http access to Remastered iso's
by Sameep 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Here is the blog-link to the iso downloads hosted at Naveens website. http://sameepk.wordpress.com/ I'm planning to add a few more custom distros. Any ideas on what to include ? Regards, Sameep

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kind att
by IPS Khurana 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

hi i want to use linux for my day to day work, but can i use my HP Photosmart All in one printer C6188 in it, all functions print scan copy fax, CD with this printer does not contains Linux Drivers also can i use FotoSlate of ACD Systems in Linux, or linux version of Fotoslate, something like that. can u suggest which Desktop flavor and version will be right for me P3 machine 512sd ram and 80 gb hdd pls confirm thanks n rgds -- IPS Khurana ***************************** Cell No: +91 9869019416 Khurana Sales & Services Distributors & Wholesellers Total IT Solutions! Thane http://ipskhurana.googlepages.com/ Member of BNI

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Marketing point for LINUX. Can Windows / Linux be made totally safe for WIFI
by Erach 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Hi, Can Windows / LINUX ever be made totally safe for WIFI ? After reading the fact that government wants WIFI security before getting WIFI computers all over Mumbai, I was asked by a friend whether WINDOWS can ever be made totally safe for WIFI all over Mumbai. What about LINUX ? Erach

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Linux with ASUS P5K64, Intel Q6600(?)...
by km 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Subject: Linux with ASUS P5K64, Intel Q6600(?) Experience in buying a WS running Linux? Any problems worth knowing with mid-high-end hardware? Hi List, I have lately decided to assemble a new rig for my graphics work, and your help / suggestions are sincerely solicited. This is a long mail, so please feel free to skip and read at leisure if you may. The primary concern being that it should play well with Linux. Sadly, the ASUS' site only states Windows OS compatibility; //mentioning ASUS here because the MoBo i have rounded up on is mfd by ASUS (Link [1]). Please share if you have any experience or suggestions with the below mentioned configuration. I am really looking forward to some `good` experiences as I am really anxious to get the rig home :) Any help/suggestions/experiences (with vendors even) will be gratefully appreciated. The config: COMPONENT MAKE/MODEL NO. -------------------------------------------- MOTHERBOARD P5K64 WS PROCESSOR Core 2 Quad Q6600 (All vendors in Vashi have denied availability of Q6700 that, I believe is a better processor!) GPU NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB (denied availability of all specific makes i mentioned; ZOTAC, XFX, ASUS) :( RAM 2 X 2GB Transcend Modules (I've heard that windoze xp (32 bit) etc do not support more than 3GB of RAM; never confirmed though. But I would be most interested to learn, if there is any such limitation with 32 bit Linux distros too! I would be mostly using 32-bit platform for now) -------------------------------------------- With vendors nearby my place playing a game of chess, I really can't expect any help from them regarding OS compatibility and, for that matter, even honest hardware prices. (Will soon post a blog on my experience with vendors while going for this hardware, which was quite a saga!) So, that gives me another genuine reason to turn to the Linuxers for help. :) <OT> Going a bit OT with my experience here: In fact, the vendors have even denied availability of ASUS P5K64 WS, in which case, I might go for an ASUS P5K WS. (Link [2]) "poore India mein kahin nahi mil raha hai! I have spoken to all major distributors" (sic), as a vendor told me for MoBo, Q6700 as well as the ZOTAC graphic card. Sad! He's denied availability of any MoBo about which I have gathered detailed information, while the hardware `remains available` until I do not know the genuine price (-slot, for the Indian market, as I see it, no consistency at all!) </OT> I believe the other components (HDD, Monitor, etc), should not be a matter of any concern in this regard, however, please share any experiences if you will :) Thank you very much for your precious time reading through the long mail :) [1] http://in.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534&l4=0&model=1692&modelmen… [2] http://in.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534&l4=0&model=1691&modelmen… PS: The fact that I have had bad experience with a couple of vendors in Navi Mumbai does not, in any way, mean that I would generalize that there might not be any good vendors in the region; may be, its just that I wasn't lucky enough to find one. TIA Regards, kamal morjal

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Tata Indicom CDMA USB Modem not working with GNU/Linux
by km 11 Aug '08

11 Aug '08

Hi list, Please enlighten me if you have any experience with using the Tata Indicom USB Modem under the Plug 2 Surf scheme. I have recently taken their subscription and facing problems using it with Kubuntu 7.10 It works fine in windoze, but fails to get any data transfer in Linux. I tried connecting using wvdial and also using KPPP. The following is a copy of what i get at the terminal on running wvdialconf: $ sudo wvdialconf /etc/wvdial.conf Editing `/etc/wvdial.conf'. Scanning your serial ports for a modem. ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 2400 baud, next try: 9600 baud ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- failed with 9600 baud, next try: 115200 baud ttyS0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- and failed too at 115200, giving up. Modem Port Scan<*1>: S1 S2 S3 WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port. ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 Z -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Modem Identifier: ATI -- ERROR ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 4800: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 9600: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 19200: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 38400: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 57600: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 115200: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 230400: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Speed 460800: AT -- OK ttyACM0<*1>: Max speed is 460800; that should be safe. ttyACM0<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 -- OK Found an USB modem on /dev/ttyACM0. Modem configuration written to /etc/wvdial.conf. ttyACM0<Info>: Speed 460800; init "ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0" //////// It appears that it successfully detected a USB modem and created a wvdial.conf file accordingly. But on trying to dial using "sudo wvdial", i get the following on the terminal: kamal@kMax:~$ sudo wvdial WvDial<*1>: WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.56 WvModem<*1>: Cannot get information for serial port. WvDial<*1>: Initializing modem. WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATZ WvDial Modem<*1>: ATZ WvDial Modem<*1>: OK WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 WvDial Modem<*1>: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0 WvDial Modem<*1>: OK WvDial<*1>: Modem initialized. WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATDT#777 WvDial<*1>: Waiting for carrier. WvDial Modem<*1>: ATDT#777 WvDial Modem<*1>: CONNECT WvDial<*1>: Carrier detected. Waiting for prompt. WvDial<Err>: Connected, but carrier signal lost! Retrying... WvDial<*1>: Sending: ATDT#777 WvDial<*1>: Waiting for carrier. WvDial Modem<*1>: ATDT#777 WvDial Modem<*1>: CONNECT WvDial<*1>: Carrier detected. Waiting for prompt. ... and so on and so forth.. it keeps repeating connection attempts and gives the same error "WvDial<Err>: Connected, but carrier signal lost! Retrying..." I have used wvdial for MTNL Garuda's USB modem on the same installation and it was working fine back then. Also, there was an existent wvdial.conf file with those old settings for MTNL Garuda connection until i executed "wvdialconf" again for the tata indicom USB modem. [* wvdial gave the same problem even with Ubuntu 7.04 installed on the same machine.] While when i tried connecting with KPPP on Kubuntu 7.10, it did succeed in connecting, that is, it showed me that its connected and the USB modem's indicator too indicated a connection. But i still could not surf the net (or ping any websites) Am i missing out something while configuring the connection. Could this be an issue with the DNS? The same modem is working fine for windoze on the same machine. Any help or your experiences in this regard are greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- Regards kamal { LINUXERS http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers /}

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Announce: ILUG-BOM August 2008 Meet
by Dinesh Shah (દિન ેશ શાહ/द िनेश शाह) 11 Aug '08

11 Aug '08

Dear Prashant, On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 2:44 PM, Prashant Shah <elite.mumbai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I will give talk on > > "Short introduction to GUI Programming with QT 4 (~ 1 Hr)" > > I will go first. Thanks for volunteering a talk. You are ON if the JavaScript talk does not materialize. Else, we will schedule your talk for Sep Meet. Is that OK with you? Once again thanks for volunteering. I hope others also starts coming forward to speak! With regards, -- --Dinesh Shah :-) Shah Micro System +91-98213-11906 Douglas William Jerrold - "The only athletic sport I ever mastered was backgammon."

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