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Reg. Diskless Nodes
by Jawahar K Manickam 20 Feb '03

20 Feb '03

Dear Friend, This is Jawahar, Sys.Admin from Gandhigram University. Until now we are working in Windows platform and we have planned to change over to Linux and mainly for Dikless workstation (we are having nearly 50, 486 machines. I have tried all the possibilities in www.ltsp.org and all other site you have mentioned. But i am receiving error Kernle Panic, No init found. So if you can please send me a step by step procedure (for a new man to linux) for installing Diskless workstation. Thank You Expecting your valuable reply. Jawahar.M Jawahar Manickam

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Software legislation - crazy legislation in VA, MD in USA...
by Dinesh Bareja 19 Feb '03

19 Feb '03

Hi folks Sorry but I just have to share this too. It is a dangerous trend this article talks about and this makes a stronger case for Open Source to be pushed more aggressively. The Business Software Alliance (BSA) mentioned in the article has shades of a Big Brother in the making !! Is this really an indication of the shape of things to come ?? <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,890836,00.asp>SICK OF SOFTWARE? STAY AWAY FROM VIRGINIA (AND MARYLAND TOO) Crummy UCITA Legislation is Back Imagine a world where software reviews are illegal. Imagine a world where it's illegal to even criticize a program you don't like. Well you don't have to imaginethem's the law in Virginia and Maryland. OK, so you don't live there. You're still at risk! John C. Dvorak bemoans the state of these moronic laws, and adds a twist of his ownhe gets a cool $1,000 every time someone sends him email. Find out how you can protect your rights, and turn your e-mail into gold too! Best wishes - Dinesh Bareja (m) +91 98203 0159 (t) +91 22 2878 9067 (e) dinesh(a)ideagrid.com ====== http://www.ideagrid.com ====== winning strategies ! simple ideas !

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Interesting happening - Opera <> M$
by Dinesh Bareja 19 Feb '03

19 Feb '03

Hi folks A little bit of fun in the browser wars ... Goes to prove that you should not mess around with a good thing :-) <http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,890280,00.asp>HILARIOUS OPERA HACK TWEAKS THE LION'S TAIL Those fun-loving Swedes over at Opera Software just crack me up! After Microsoft's MSN served up broken web-pages to Opera's browser, they could have griped and sued. But rather than get mad, they got even, and released a very special "Swedish Chef" version of their lightweight browser. It grafts my favorite Muppet's nearly unintelligible cadence onto MSN's home page. Need a laugh? You gotta see the screenshot we took on Valentine's day. Sample text: "Send a lufe cerd: Sveet, sexy and foon." Bork Bork Bork! Best wishes - Dinesh Bareja (m) +91 98203 0159 (t) +91 22 2878 9067 (e) dinesh(a)ideagrid.com ====== http://www.ideagrid.com ====== winning strategies ! simple ideas !

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Support for GNU/Linux in Mumbai...
by Optimal Solutions 19 Feb '03

19 Feb '03

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making a case for linux system
by manoj＠bhu.ac.in 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

Hi Friends I am a linux enthusiast and exclusively use linux for computing. I am working in a government University where IT and communication infrastructure are in the process of big change. The complete university network is being upgraded to gigabit net and university administration is being totally computerized. At this juncture a very crucial decision needs to be taken. That is regarding the proprietary vs open source software base of the system. I would like to impress upon the authorities to go in for open source softwares. There are supporters of this view but there are also many more who have lots of apprehensions about this. I want to give a talk on this issue to make a very strong and compelling case for GNU/Linux systems. I need ideas regarding the presentation to make it a success. Regards, Manoj

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Required Expert Trainers on Linux: Ref G Sagar
by Mitesh Vageriya 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

Dear: We require expert professionals to provide training and workshops on Linux(System Administration, Configuration, Kernel Programming, Networking, Installation, SAMBA, NFS, NIS). We are looking for people who are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Please mail your resume emphasizing on your expertise and experience in Linux. Also mention your current profession and expected remuneration per day[8 Hours]. Selected individuals shall have to dedicate 1 to 2 days for providing training on the topic of their expertise to engineering graduates. Yours truly, Mitesh L Vageriya Bit Wise Solutions

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where are feb14 pics
by Harsh R Busa 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

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Support for GNU/Linux in Mumbai...
by FN 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

I was in Pune recently, and was just discussing with some NGOs the possibility of using Free Software (following the lead that Greenpeace South Asia has given). Could anyone give me links to persons offer commercial but-reasonably-priced support that might be suitable to NGOs and non-profit organisations in a city like Mumbai? Many thanks. FN -- _____ _ _ _ | ___| __ ___ __| | ___ _ __(_) ___| | __ Freelance Journo, Goa India | |_ | '__/ _ \/ _` |/ _ \ '__| |/ __| |/ / http://linuxinindia.pitas.com | _|| | | __/ (_| | __/ | | | (__| < http://www.bytesforall.org |_| |_| \___|\__,_|\___|_| |_|\___|_|\_\ http://opennews.indianissues.org -- Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa * India 832.409490 / 409783 Writing with a difference... on what makes *the* difference

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LinuxForYou... what's in issue # 1
by FN 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

India's first GNU/Linux magazine made it to the newsstands recently. The first, inaugural February 2003 issue contains: ON THE CD------------------------------------------------- * Knoppix with bundled software (Open Office, KOffice, Mozilla Navigator, Mozilla Mail, Konqueror, GIMP, Ksnapshot (screen capture), XFig (geomatrical figure editor), QCAD (CAD software), XMMS (autio tool), games, KGeo and KStars (educational), KDevelop (the "Linux cousin of VC++) NEWS REPORTS---------------------------------------------- * Axis (Mass., US) launches Linux system-on-a-chip * Hyper-threading can speed up Linux by 51 per cent HT makes a single processor behave like two logical ones. * Hong Kong trio unveils Chinese GNU/Linux OS for mobile devices * Red Hat presepares GNU/Linux for technical workstations * Ark -- another distribution for the desktop "for the masses" * Linux ver 2.6 (kernel) by first half of 2003 * Sony, Matsushita plan GNU/Linux audio-video software * Red Hat shifts to carrier-grade * New IP videophone features embedded GNU/Linux OS * Cellphone makers may go the GNU/Linux way too INDIA NEWS------------------------------------------------ * Font contest winners spurn Microsoft, go LGPL * GNU/Linux-based handhelds -- Simputer and Kaii from B'lore * Let's make an 'apnalinux' -- creating one's own distro using Anaconda, and tweaking a RedHat distribution (how-to guide) * VIA C3 800 MHz, 20GB HDD, 64MB Hynix RAM, Asus motherboard, Aztec modem, FDD and headphones e-pc for Rs 11,990 and above without monitor. * Cygsoft Inc's ManageIP -- network management solution Free trial online at www.cygsoft.com * Intrusion detection software from nSecure www.nsecure.net * LG's GNU/Linux-based MY PC Rs 33,900 for basic model and Rs 36,500 for the multimedia model (P4, 128MBRam, 40GB, LG 15" monitor, LG 52XCDRom, optical mouse, keyboard, speakers) * LX50 server from Sun Microsystem * Mithi Software, Pune offers Connect Server for GNU/Linux. * Kalculate -- an Indian accounting package for GNU/Linux * TechnoInfosys brings GNU/Linux-based net management system Check www.technoinfosys.com This comes from Navi Mumbai. * Storage strategy software for GNU/Linux from Veritas, Delhi * Website (Kerala) offers Dodobase, instant web catalog publishing product. www.websight-tech.com * Star Office 6.0, Sun Microsystem's affordable software... * Bicnet offers eBiz integrated solution (pre-sales management, sales catalogue, shopping cart, auction floor, general ledger and financial accounting, inventory, e-recruitment, customer relationship mgt) www.bicserve.com * Rolta's security and messaging products for Indian corporate networks www.rolta.com * Octopus (Mumbai) offers complete enterprise mgt solution * E-mail manager from Data Impex (Delhi) * RTLinux gains support in India * Indian govt's move to "let in [GNU]Linux" FEATURES-------------------------------------------------- * GNU/Linux@Home -- it can coexist with Windows * KDE's KOffice -- an office suite that delivers * GNU/Linux certification -- The right choice? * Introducing RedHat 8.0 * SCO Linux 4.0 * Websites that offer more info on GNU/Linux (www.tldp.org The Linux Documentation Project, www.linuxlinks.com, www.linux.org, www.redhat.com, www.linux-india.org) * What's Knoppix? * Knoppix -- software bounty * Guide to running Knoppix * Shape and trim your Linux kernel * Red Hat's installation blues * Ten tips to make your life easier * What is a diskless PC? * Developer's basics: A world of shells... * Penguin programmer (developers basics) * Overview of GNU/Linux for the embedded appln developer * "Govt must declare [GNU]Linux the official OF of India," Sudhir Gandotra, CEO Indserve InfoTech * Is [GNU]Linux good for government? * Linux TCO -- a bitter harvest? * Penguin soup is the soul of IS managers * GNUCorner: Open Source -- a brief journey through its times (Err... could someone explain what GNU has to do with Open Source? Wasn't one trying to get away from the other?FN) MISCELLANEOUS--------------------------------------------- * CERTIFICATION: Linux-based products, tested and tried by LFY Lab, will earn the 'Linux Friendly' certification. Other common IT products that work without any hassles to get a 'Tested OK' mark. * EDITORIAL: Initial discussions about LINUX For You raised a few eyebrows, accompanied by soul-searching questions... Key question -- why a magazine on [GNU]Linux? (Many times accompanied by -- are you going anti-Microsoft?) Pay Rs 50 (that's the cost, including the CD) and see if you like it. Don't forget to send in your suggestions to efylinux1(a)electronicsforu.com -- Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa * India 832.409490 / 409783 Writing with a difference... on what makes *the* difference

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RMS in Mumbai !
by Dileep M. Kumar 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

Date: 14th February 2003 >>Richard M. Stallman will be in Mumbai on the 14th of February 2003 to >>speak on GNU and Free Software at the Quadrangle of VJTI, Mumbai. Have this speech recorded. Is it available for download. Regards -- .''`. Dileep M. Kumar <dileep(a)kumarayil.net> : :' : http://www.kumarayil.net `. `'` `- Debian GNU/Linux - Choice of the Freedom Lovers

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Re: DEBATE what cud have goa done....
by Gurpreet Singh 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

hi all what are friend "cromium" (nice name ;)... ) says is... LET THE STUDENTS START WITH M$ AND ONCE THEY KNOW HOW TO USE THE COMP U SHIFT THEM TO GNU/LINUX(right??) i certainly disagree dear, coz in that case what the students get to learn in windoze and not the compy. i am off the veiw that the world today is having these probs in switching over bcoz **they have grown with windoze** now what we need is that a child when he starts learning how to use the computer, sud start off with gnu/linux right away... he will anyways have that problem in learning windoze so why not have that trouble for something better... infact that is why i want to stress on the point that we shud aim at the spread to gnu/linux in the **schools** and i raised this point at GNUnify in pune too... we have been organizing workshops in engg colleges n all, WHY NOT TARGET A FEW SCHOOLS NOW?? this goes out as a spl request to ppl like trevor, dinesh bhai, dr nag. lets get to a few schools, at least as an experiment.. wat say? regards Gurpreet Gurpreet Singh Student Final Yr Computer Sc. & Engg. --------------------------------------------------------------------- M A K E Y O U R O W N R O A D --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Perl Beginning Books
by Meeta Kherdekar 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

Hi, you will find a good collection of technical books at, 1) http://freebooks.by.ru/ bye meeta

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Perl Beginning books
by akshaysalkar 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

I have a good perl book for seccond hand. Programming Perl - Larry Wall you can purchase from me at approx Rs.400 regards. email me at akshaysalkar(a)indiatimes.com -- linuxers(a)mm.ilug-bom.org.in wrote: nyone having ideas regarding free ebooks for it . or ny good book to begin with -- _______________________________________________ http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy the best in Movies at http://www.videos.indiatimes.com Bid for for Air Tickets @ Re.1 on Air Sahara Flights. Just log on to http://airsahara.indiatimes.com and Bid Now!

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[OT] fwd: {SPAM?} ADV: Enjoy a spam-free inbox
by Sameer D. Sahasrabuddhe 18 Feb '03

18 Feb '03

Hi all, Here's a message that I got recently. As you can see its from some dot-com who thinks its good at handling spam. The mail itself got marked as "SPAM" on the IITB servers, by the way! ;-) ----- Forwarded message from Spam Arrest <info(a)spamarrest.com> ----- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 05:19:09 -0800 From: Spam Arrest <info(a)spamarrest.com> X-Scanned: By Symantec Carrier Scan Server Subject: {SPAM?} ADV: Enjoy a spam-free inbox To: "Sameer D. Sahasrabuddhe" <sameerds(a)it.iitb.ac.in> You may remember recently sending an email to a Spam Arrest customer, and receiving a response asking you to visit our website and type in a word that was shown to you in a picture. <snip> ----- End forwarded message ----- I do remember getting such a mail from a person named Rishi on this group. And I had replied to him saying that please try to keep mailing lists out of this hassle. Now through him spamarrest decides it has found an email address worth sending adverisements to, which I consider spam. Does that mean Rishi is responsible for my account getting these mails? Is there any place where I can discuss this with people involved in tackling the spam problem? Sameer.

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GNUnify diary for 16th ....
by Ravindra Jaju 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

I was lucky enough to visit GNUnify. A short write-up for the 2nd day at: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~jaju/articles/?id=160203gnunify -- jaju

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Confussion in DRBD and ENBD
by Srinivas 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

Hi all I am having some little bit of confussion in DRBD and ENBD(Enhanced Network Block devise). Drbd is a file system for mirroring systems across a LAN. Enbd does same thing but it is not a file system. I am not understanding the exact difference between these two. What is the full name of DRBD. any one plz help me. thanx in advance. Regards Srinivasa Rao NatureSoft Pvt. Ltd. 11-20, 2nd Lane, Appu street, Mylapore, Chennai-600004. Phones:24617193/94/95. Extn:34

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] Re:DEBATE: What could Goa have done with ten million rupees..
by jtdsouza＠softhome.net 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

On Monday 17 February 2003 10:47, Cromium C wrote: > * Lacture by Richard Stallman @ VJTI on 14th Feb. 2003 @ 6:00pm. * > Hi everybody, > > I am an avid Linux fan. But we have gotta face it: > what the CM of Goa said was right: in their present > avataars, all distros of Linux, including Redhat 8.0, > are difficult for kids. What is the basis of this statement? have you done any study? > We have to keep in mind that > in a classroom, there are roughly three varieties of > kids: sharp, average, and dumb. We have to try and > cater atleast to the first two. And Linux distros are > NOT good for average beginners (though the sharp > beginners might take to them like fish take to water.) > The solution is to let the kids have the M$ > handholding at first. Let em have it easy. After they > have picked up the basics, they can move over to > Linux. Absolute rubbish. Unlearning bad habits is a far more difficult, time consuming and costly process. Even worse is that you are spending money to inculcate bad habits (the worst being paying money to buy rubbish). > Especially when they are ready for some > programming action. Its very bad to start learning > your programming on an M$ platform. (just as its very > bad for an average guy to start learning to use a > computer on a Linux platform.) You are confusing familarity with learning ability. For a peson who has never used Win98/95, using GNU/Linux is as easy as learning something new. After he is familiar with Linux he finds it only little more complicated (but a lot more frustrating) using win98. I say this from first hand experience with my 6 year old nephew and his friends. This group were a motley group of neighbourhood kids ranging from 3 yrs to 10 yrs, some going to convent schools and some to vernacular. They used the PC mostly for games. They would happily boot into windows or RH6.2 (this was in 2000) and play whatever games they had decided to play. What did they prefer? The 3 to 5 yr olds most suprisingly preferred linux and it's simple games like smashing billgates. The others preferences depended on which game they liked. some fell for quake, some for flight simulator or car racing and hence linux. my nephew played NBA which was available only on win98 and used that mostly, but kept nagging me to get the linux version because windows would crash. Bottom line - arbitary statements made without basis are not useful. And I much prefer truthful hotheads than the pleasant misinformed. > > There are gonna be some hotheads here who will flame > me. But before doing that, just apply your > commonsense- No not commonsense but observation. You will surprise yourself with the results. > your level of intellect ain't shared by > all em kids at Goa. The CM of Goa being an IIT guy, > could see that. You dont need Einstein's abilities to start an application on a pc my friend - a 6 yr old is clever enough to use one. Suprising that an IIT alumini fails to understand the learning process (which IMHO is what the IITs are all about). rgds jtdsouza(a)softhome.net

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] DEBATE: What could Goa have done with ten million rupees..
by jtdsouza＠softhome.net 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

On Monday 17 February 2003 00:42, FN wrote: > ... if this money was not paid to Microsoft for software licences > for some 3000 Std XI science students, on the excuse that GNU/Linux > is too-difficult for them to cope with.... Maybe this decision was influenced by the faculty, who would have to do some "hard" learning. Decisions like these are part of a more complex problem in (our) society - the "qickfix" mentality. It has seeped into all aspects of society. The vast majority of students today study not with the intent of aquiring knowledge but solely with the aim of aquiring a degree - a passport to a job. Most do not have the foggiest idea of what goes on behind the screen, let alone the unholy machinations of governments and bussinesses. Visit a bank, or a railway booking centre. Are the people at the counter doing anything intelligent?. Or a hotel, a restaurant - are the waiters and receptionists doing anything intelligent. The vast maority will be destined for jobs like these. They will be only consumers not creators of resources, most will become obstructions in the path to more effecient societies. And why do we want to rely on the government for anything? Why did the colleges not take the initiative to become autonomous and independent?. IMHO cause that brings responsibility and uncertainty. Governments and bussinesses are busy exploiting the inability of society to accept responsibility. So what has this got to do with GNU/Linux. The target audience. So far the target has been users. We should now focus on the decision makers in educational institutions. How about a workshop for lectures and professors in Maharashtra. Self help with a little help from your friends that's what GNU/Linux is about. (I promise i will deliver a lecture on embedded systems at this workshop ;-)). Society expects somone else to foot the bill so we have "subsidised" education, travel, petrol, housing, software - GNU software being the exception - the subsidy being far more expensive than the unsubsidised product elsewhere. In the case of Libre software not only is it cheap, it has a multiplicator effect as pieces of code are reused to create evermore useful stuff, thus making it even cheaper. > > o Set up a Free Software Research Lab that would have build assets > of a permanent nature -- of the human kind > o Invest in additional 500 computers, at approx Rs 20,000 per Why do they not make the students assemble the machines. That would nearly halve the price. And the senior students maintain them. That will cutoff recuring costs. And the software students write apps to solve the counter clerk problem and ...... > PS: Of course, don't expect politicians and decision-makers to be > convinced by arguments such as these... Oh but you dont need the politicians any way. That is half the problem solved. What can Goa do without ten million rupeees. A lot. Starting with empowering the faculty with GNU/Linux. ^^^^^^ rgds jtdsouza(a)softhome.net

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Re:DEBATE: What could Goa have done with ten million rupees...
by Cromium C 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

Hi everybody, I am an avid Linux fan. But we have gotta face it: what the CM of Goa said was right: in their present avataars, all distros of Linux, including Redhat 8.0, are difficult for kids. We have to keep in mind that in a classroom, there are roughly three varieties of kids: sharp, average, and dumb. We have to try and cater atleast to the first two. And Linux distros are NOT good for average beginners (though the sharp beginners might take to them like fish take to water.) The solution is to let the kids have the M$ handholding at first. Let em have it easy. After they have picked up the basics, they can move over to Linux. Especially when they are ready for some programming action. Its very bad to start learning your programming on an M$ platform. (just as its very bad for an average guy to start learning to use a computer on a Linux platform.) There are gonna be some hotheads here who will flame me. But before doing that, just apply your commonsense- your level of intellect ain't shared by all em kids at Goa. The CM of Goa being an IIT guy, could see that. Hola, Cromium. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] [OT]? AMD system turns off by itself
by jtdsouza＠softhome.net 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

On Sunday 16 February 2003 21:36, Satya wrote: > * Lacture by Richard Stallman @ VJTI on 14th Feb. 2003 @ 6:00pm. * > AMD K6-2, slightly underclocked, turns off spontaneously. The only > thing I suspect is heat damage to the CPU or mainboard, and want to > confirm if possible before I buy a replacement. Which mobo? ASUS P5AB has some bug in the lmsensor hardware and needs monitoring to be disabled. But mostly cpu overheating or ram overheating due to cpu overheating. Change the cpu heatsink to a larger one (the one used on celeron). You can now overclock a bit. Add an extra chasis fan or run the system without a cover. I am using two K6-2 550MHz systems one with celeron heatsink and one open cabinet. Both work perfectly. > > Possibly related: Linux requires the no-hlt boot parameter, > otherwise kernel oops. At least with 2.2.x kernels. Mine runs on 2.4.18 kernel. Earlier it ran RH6.2 and potato. rgds jtdsouza(a)softhome.net

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Commercial - Programmer, Support Engg.
by Kamlesh Shah 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

This is only for freshens looking for opening and having dedication for excellent results. Requirements: Awareness of Linux, OOPS, Programming in any language, Graduate, Resident of Mumbai. Also inform your friends looking for opening... Apply to pitcom(a)vsnl.com Regards Kamlesh Shah

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DEBATE: What could Goa have done with ten million rupees...
by FN 17 Feb '03

17 Feb '03

... if this money was not paid to Microsoft for software licences for some 3000 Std XI science students, on the excuse that GNU/Linux is too-difficult for them to cope with.... o Set up a Free Software Research Lab that would have build assets of a permanent nature -- of the human kind o Invest in additional 500 computers, at approx Rs 20,000 per computer o Refurbish, many times over, the local Computer Society of India-Goa chapter's computer lab and thus create a permanent training asset which could be optimally utilised to bring in real local returns for many years down the line o Built up about a hundred community centres, each with about five computers, o Invest in about 10,000 external 33.3 kpbs external modems (purchased in bulk at approx Rs 500 each) plus hundred hours of Internet access, to phenomenally expand Net access among students already owning computers in Goa o Buy about 20,000 books (each priced approx at Rs 500) that would give students a complete how-to understanding of GNU/Linux, inclusive of one or two CDs each containing an entire distro. o ... any other ideas you have, please add to this list. FN PS: Of course, don't expect politicians and decision-makers to be convinced by arguments such as these... -- Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa * India 832.409490 / 409783 Writing with a difference... on what makes *the* difference

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[OT]? AMD system turns off by itself
by Satya 16 Feb '03

16 Feb '03

AMD K6-2, slightly underclocked, turns off spontaneously. The only thing I suspect is heat damage to the CPU or mainboard, and want to confirm if possible before I buy a replacement. Turn-off is independent of activity, OS, and ambient temperature (happens in Windows, Linux, with and without A/C). System has 2 hard drives. The whole thing is about 3-4 years old. It is not a power supply problem, as I changed the SMPS with no effect. The power switch seems ok, I will check the reset button later. Possibly related: Linux requires the no-hlt boot parameter, otherwise kernel oops. At least with 2.2.x kernels. -- Satya. <URL:http://satya.virtualave.net/> I only counted 100 Dalmatians...

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Re: [ilug-goa] Responce to CM's Comments......we need to help em out
by Trevor Warren 16 Feb '03

16 Feb '03

Hello all, good-evening. There are various perspectives to this story here. One of the most important ones to be looked into an introspected on is the need for proper documentation/training along with the machines that are being dolled out the students in goa. Lets not give the government an oppurtunity to complain. If we have given so...then lets learn from those mistakes of ours. We should make it a point to have setup the appropriate infrastructure to support such a noble cause. Any of us who has the capability to bridge the gap between the techies and the bureaucracy should make it a point to touch base with the appropriate authorities and brief them on a plan of action. Any investment can guarantee ROI only if the same is executed in a valiant fashion with due planning. If any of these important elements fail to live up to the expectations the ROI can be nullified to a great extent. So....lets get together, sit across the table, hash out a plan and chalk out a strategy to get back the earlier plan of GOG on the road again. Am ready for any sales pitches to be made to any of the imp beaureaucrats. Infact if any of us from the Bombay Gnu-LUG can help out please let us know.....we will be ready to attack. Have a nice day all...and lets all get together and do our best. Trevor On Sat, 2003-02-15 at 09:10, Vithal Sadanand Sukhathankar wrote: > Dear GNU > > Hi! > > It was suprising about CM's comment ( its not b'cos fishy...). He > being from IIT he should'nt have pass that comment. no way do MS > prod. are eassy and bug freeeeee!!!! too. How much he or his > advisor have used Linux? If something is really good and free one > should not mind about the little ( I seriously dought about LINUX > GUI support) complexity of the product. More the sofisticated more > the complex. > > I think some one should show him KNOPPIX CD he might ( if not > fishyyyy motive... ) change his view about LINUX. > > >PPS: It was most disappointing to hear the chief minister claim > >in > >the Goa assembly that GNU/Linux was "too difficult" for the > >school > >students. This needs to be contasted against the GoG's to > >avoid > >giving even a decent guide along with the Free Software they > >installed, while at the same time being willing to spend a crore > >(ten > >million) rupees on Microsoft's proprietorial product. Is there > >a > >fishy smell in the air? > > Regards > > Vithal > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> > Get 128 Bit SSL Encryption! > http://us.click.yahoo.com/FpY02D/vN2EAA/xGHJAA/0XFolB/TM > ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> > > To Post a message, send it to: ilug-goa(a)yahoogroups.com > To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: ilug-goa-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >

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Set the Path
by Amol Gokhale 16 Feb '03

16 Feb '03

Hi, How do I setup the path for a user. All my new installed apps are not in the path so I can't use tab to autocomplete. Amol

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