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Free like air - Open Education
by Michelle C 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello All, Project Nomad, is a group of videographers who document alternative education and lifestyles across India. They have produced - *Free like Air* - a docu- series on Open Education and Open Educational Resources (OERs) based on our work at Tamarind Tree. The episodes talk about the open source philosophy and the open education movement in particular. For those interested, do check out: 1. Episode 1 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY_q1Qo8puE&t=3s> 2. Episode 2 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1WSQSD_StA&t=1s> Episode 3 to be released shortly. Regards Michelle

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Samba Error: Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user
by Ratnakar Koli 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

Hello, I have configured a samba server on Ubuntu 18.04, as a file server. I have shared a folder named "everyone" which is public share. But more than 1 user, I get the following error: "Multiple connections to a server or shared resource by the same user .... ". I have tried searching the net for a solution. But it only gives does command to delete any existing connection to the server and then reconnect. I cant share the server to other users if 1 user is already connected. Can someone please assist?

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Can tech startups have an open source business strategy
by Navin Dhanuka 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

Can tech startups have an open source business strategy Because of the cooperative approach to product development, open source many a times is not viewed as a business strategy but more as a technology model. But, with the advent multi billion dollar open source startups like Cloudera, Mulesoft, Databricks, Hashicorp, Confluent and more, this has changed. Read More: https://analyticsindiamag.com/can-tech-startups-have-an-open-source-busines… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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{JOB} Looking for Linux System Engineers
by Siji Sunny 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Dear All, We are looking for Linux System Engineers with 1-2 Yrs experience and Senior System engineers with 4-5 yrs of experience. Please ping me off-list, if anyone interested. Job location is Mumbai. -- Siji Sunny

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How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux
by Navin Dhanuka 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

How to Make the Switch From Windows to Linux Unlike Windows and macOS, there isn't just one version of Linux. Instead, Linux is packaged into many different distributions, or "distros," each with their own interface and set of features. One may use a Mac-like interface with a dock and an "app store," while others may use a more minimalist interface and require installing apps from the command line. Exploring the bevy of Linux distributions out there is a fun part of the hobby, but for your first installation, you will likely want something popular and beginner-friendly, so it's easy to get help when you need it. here are a lot of distributions that aim to mimic Windows in layout and functionality, like Zorin OS <https://zorinos.com/>, but they're on the smaller side, and you won't have as big a community to tap as you learn your way around. Ubuntu <https://ubuntu.com/>, on the other hand, is arguably the most popular <https://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=popularity> distro on desktop PCs, but it isn't very Windows-like at all these days. Linux Mint is a perfect in-between option: it's designed for beginners, offers a familiar desktop environment, and it's based on Ubuntu, so you can make use of the enormous Ubuntu/Mint community when you need help. How to install Linux Mint? Read More: https://in.pcmag.com/adobe-photoshop-cc-2014/134514/how-to-make-the-switch-… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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What Are UNIX, Linux, and GNU?
by Navin Dhanuka 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

What Are UNIX, Linux, and GNU? UNIX is a proprietary, command-line-based operating system originally developed by Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson (among others) at AT&T's Bell Labs in the late 1960s and early 1970s. UNIX is coded almost entirely in the C programming language (also invented by Ritchie) and was originally intended to be used as a portable and convenient OS for programmers and researchers. As a result of a long and complicated legal history <https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2011/07/should-we-thank-for-feds-for-th…> involving AT&T, Bell Labs, and the federal government, UNIX and UNIX-like operating systems grew in popularity, as did Thompson's influential philosophy of a modular, minimalist approach to software design. During this period, Richard Stallman launched the GNU Project <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/initial-announcement.html> with the goal of creating "an operating system that is free software." GNU, confusingly, stands for "GNU's Not UNIX." This project is responsible for the UNIX-like GNU OS. Stallman also launched the related Free Software Foundation (FSF) on the principle that "any user can study the source code, modify it, and share the program" for any participating software. I'll go deeper into what makes up an operating system in a minute, but the plot thickened when, essentially, the development of a very important low-level component called the kernel or GNU Hurd did not fully materialize. This is where Linux, a kernel developed by Linus Torvalds among others, entered the picture. According to GNU <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html>: "Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system." GNU purists argue that references to Linux as the complete operating system that exists today should instead be written as GNU/Linux <https://www.gnu.org/gnu/gnu-linux-faq.html>, in acknowledgment of the pair's symbiotic relationship. Others tend to focus on the fact that Linux (with no prefix) has become a more mainstream term and the logic behind the GNU/Linux nomenclature could expand ad nauseam to GNU/Linux/Windowing System Name/Desktop Environment Name/Etc. For the purpose of this guide, I'll use GNU/Linux. Other UNIX-like operating system options exist too, notably FreeBSD and Qubes OS, which work with their own kernels and software. The histories of these projects could fill many books, but this brief summation should be enough to contextualize some terms you may come across. More @ https://in.pcmag.com/windows-10/134555/what-is-gnulinux -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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How you too can benefit from KICKSTARTER.com
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Hello Ruby is a children’s book that teaches programming fundamentals through stories and kid-friendly activities. 9,258 backers pledged $380,747 to help bring this project to life. THE GOAL was only $10,000. But she raised $380,747. Worth A Look: http://www.helloruby.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lindaliukas/hello-ruby Regards, Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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One-Time vs. Recurring Payments for WordPress Products
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

One-Time vs. Recurring Payments for WordPress Products Jeff Starr posed the question at Digging into WordPress: Which Pricing Model Do You Prefer: One-Time or Recurring? <https://digwp.com/2019/12/pricing-model-better/> It is not the first time the question has been asked in the WordPress community and will not be the last. It is important that we keep coming back to it from time to time. In the early days of the commercial WordPress ecosystem, many shops sold products for a one-time fee. This was particularly true during the 2007-2010 years, which were what many dub the “WordPress themes heyday,” a period in which theme shops raked in tons of cash due to lack of competition. As the market became more saturated, many businesses saw the writing on the wall. One-time fees for commercial themes or plugins did not make for a sustainable business model. Of course, some companies pushed forward with that model. They were either large enough to capitalize on an influx of new customers every year or they continued to push out new products for existing customers to buy. Today, most theme and plugin shops utilize a recurring business model. Many of those shops also set up automatic renewals. From a business perspective, companies need to keep existing customers while bringing in new buyers to continue maintaining, supporting, and building new features for the current product catalog. Companies also need growth to build new products. A recurring fee helps ease the burden of supporting and maintaining the existing products. https://wptavern.com/one-time-vs-recurring-payments-for-wordpress-products -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Progress on WordPress’ 2019 Projects Sets 2020 Roadmap
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Josepha Haden, Executive Director of WordPress, published an update of WordPress’ goals in 2019 <https://make.wordpress.org/core/2019/12/06/update-9-projects-for-2019/>. The focus for WordPress over the past year has been on nine primary projects. Of the nine projects, WordPress only managed to ship two in 2019. This means that the focus in 2020 will be much the same as the community continues building on the progress it has made toward the existing projects. Currently, there are three planned major releases <https://wordpress.org/about/roadmap/> for WordPress in 2020: - Version 5.4 – March 2020 - Version 5.5 – August 2020 - Version 5.6 – December 2020 https://wptavern.com/progress-on-wordpress-2019-projects-sets-2020-roadmap -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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WordPress Acceptance Testing: Solved
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

WordPress Acceptance Testing: Solved If you use Wordpress, you should know about WP Acceptance, a toolkit that helps developers and CI pipelines to test codebases using version controlled acceptance tests and sharable environments. This talk by Taylor Lovett dives into Wordpress Acceptance, the motivation behind its creation, and how to use it in your WP apps. Automated testing is an important part of every web application. When building WordPress plugins, themes, and websites, there are a plethora of different frameworks for unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing. While many of these frameworks are useful, most of them are hard to use, ineffective at stopping regressions, not scalable to a team of developers, or not easily integrated with CI pipelines. WP Acceptance, is a toolkit that empowers developers and CI pipelines to test codebases using version controlled acceptance tests and sharable environments. This talk will explain the motivation behind WP Acceptance, how to use it, and why it’s the most effective way to test your WordPress applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Z5oPPGaZs -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Linus Torvalds isn't worried about Microsoft taking over Linux
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Linus Torvalds isn't worried about Microsoft taking over Linux And you shouldn't be either. Every company wants to rule Linux -- none of them can or ever will. Every time I write a story about Microsoft and Linux, I can guarantee I'll be buried under such comments as "Microsoft is buying control of Linux!" or "Microsoft is just practicing it old embrace, extend, and extinguish tactics to destroy Linux" or "Microsoft is a wolf in sheep's clothing -- it will wreck Linux." Here's the truth of the matter: Yes, Microsoft wants to profit from Linux. And, yes, Microsoft wants to extend and control Linux. Guess what? Everyone does, and none of them can. At the 2019 Linux Plumbers Conference <https://www.linuxplumbersconf.org/>, I talked to Linus Torvalds and several other of the Linux kernel's top programmers. They universally agreed Microsoft wants to control Linux, but they're not worried about it. That's because Linux, by its very nature and its GPL2 open-source licensing, can't be controlled by any single third-party. Torvalds said: "The whole anti-Microsoft thing was sometimes funny as a joke, but not really. Today, they're actually much friendlier. I talk to Microsoft engineers at various conferences, and I feel like, yes, they have changed, and the engineers are happy. And they're like really happy working on Linux. So I completely dismissed all the anti-Microsoft stuff." But that doesn't mean the Microsoft leopard can't change its spots. Sure, he hears, "This is the old Microsoft, and they're just biding their time." But, Torvalds said, "I don't think that's true. I mean, there will be tension. But that's true with any company that comes into Linux; they have their own objectives. And they want to do things their way because they have a reason for it." So, with Linux, "Microsoft tends to be mainly about Azure and doing all the stuff to make Linux work well for them," he explained. Read More: https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-isnt-worried-about-microsoft-t… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Linux and open-source rules: 2019's five biggest stories show why
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Linux and open-source rules: 2019's five biggest stories show why *1. IBM buys Red Hat for $34-Billions* *2. Clouds run on open source* *3. Clouds vs. open source* *4. Clouds, Kubernetes, and Containers, Oh My!* *5. Microsoft is an open-source company.* *Read More: * https://www.zdnet.com/article/2019s-five-biggest-linux-and-open-source-stor… -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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The Linux Kernel Enters 2020 At 27.8 Million Lines In Git But With Less Developers For 2019
by Navin Dhanuka 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

The Linux Kernel Enters 2020 At 27.8 Million Lines In Git But With Less Developers For 2019 As of this morning in the Linux kernel Git source tree, the kernel weighs in at 27.8 million lines! The stats as we start 2020 put the Linux kernel source tree at 27,852,148 lines (including docs, Kconfig files, user-space utilities in-tree, etc), 887,925 commits, and around 21,074 different authors. The 27.8 million lines are divided among 66,492 files. During 2019, the Linux kernel saw 74,754 commits, which is actually the lowest point since 2013. The 74k commits is compares to 80k commits seen in both 2017 and 2018, 77k commits in 2016, and 75k commits in both 2014 and 2015. Besides the commit count being lower, the author count for the year is also lower. 2019 saw around 4,189 different authors to the Linux kernel, which is lower than the 4,362 in 2018 and 4,402 in 2017. While the commit count is lower for the year, on a line count it's about average with seeing 3,386,347 lines of new code added and 1,696,620 lines removed. Besides Linus Torvalds, the most prolific contributors to the kernel were David S. Miller, Chris Wilson, YueHaibing, Christoph Hellwig, and Thomas Gleixner. Read More: https://phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linux-Git-Stats-EOY2019 -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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2020 & Unix Clone OS's and me
by Navin Dhanuka 28 Dec '19

28 Dec '19

Hello All, I have been using PC (Win & Lin) since 1999. Today is almost the last day of 2019. So I have been with Win and Unix clone systems since 20 years. I have been with MacBook Air since almost 1 year now. Apple Mac OS X is also a Unix clone so I take pride in using it. I don't use Windows at all. I do use some M$ tools like Office and Visual Studio (on Mac). I have been working in the web domain since 20 years. Now after 20 years I am changing my career direction. Enough of reading and researching. I am now looking forward make something cool SaaS apps. I am starting with hacking Wordpress in and out. I will be making a lot of WP Plugins in future. Anybody with similar interest. -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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[OFF TOPIC] --- 52 Mondays
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

Hi, It's just 10 days for the new year to begin. Most of us have made new year resolutions and hacking plans for the next year. Last year I came around a book called 52 Mondays. It's an awesome book to help plan our new year for the gr8 grand success that awaits us. I have made a SlideShare and a YouTube video on the simple aspects of the book. You can enjoy the stuff as Slideshare and as a YouTube. SS == https://www.slideshare.net/navindhanuka/52-mondays-a-book-by-vic-johnson YT == https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhrljZAQaQ If anything pleases you or helps you please let me know OFFLIST. Best Regards -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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The Passionate Programmer
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

The Passionate Programmer (2nd edition)Creating a Remarkable Career in Software Developmentby Chad FowlerThis book is about creating a remarkable career in software development. In most cases, remarkable careers don’t come by chance. They require thought, intention, action, and a willingness to change course when you’ve made mistakes. Most of us have been stumbling around letting our careers take us where they may. It’s time to take control. This revised and updated second edition lays out a strategy for planning and creating a radically successful life in software development. https://pragprog.com/book/cfcar2/the-passionate-programmer ==== I just loved this book. And I am making a podcast on it. Should be able to release it before 2020 starts. I believe many would benefit from my effort. ==== -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Revenue of FOSS CMS v/s Proprietary CMS
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

Hi, WIX.com --- 60.37 Crores USD @ 2018 FY. WORDPRESS According to W3Techs, WordPress powers 35% of all the websites on the Internet, including those without a content management system (CMS) or with a custom-coded CMS. Or to put it another way, WordPress powers over one-third of the web! Automattic makes money on WordPress.com by selling advertising on your free sites. If you choose to pay for their hosting plans, then you get additional premium upgrades such as the ability to hide ads, purchase domains, additional disk space, commercial themes, etc WORDPRESS.com is not even 5% of WIX.com in terms of revenue. -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Can Open Source be applied to win a business segment or to win a technology segment
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

Open Source == Open Collaboration Open Source == Open Culture Open Source == Open Specs Open Source == Open Debugging Open Source == Open Roadmap Open Source == Open Outcome If Open Source is applied to technology: — it becomes awesome — it becomes powerful — it becomes larger than specs — it becomes bug free — it becomes power of public domain If Open Source is applied to business segment: — it becomes foolish — it becomes pain point of some1 else’s business — it becomes free of cost part of some1’s business process — it becomes no revenue corner for the Inc. — it becomes a pain point for the others in the industry Examples: As many as you want. Google it out…-- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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700+ Verticals @ Capterra
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

Find your software in one of our 700+ categories <https://www.capterra.com/categories>. >From Accounting to Yoga Studio Management, we cover it all! Capterra.com <http://www.capterra.com/> is one of the worlds best business directories. They have a PPC business model for their own business. I just did a small check on how many listings they have for Project Management Software. They have 607+ Project Management Softwares <https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/> listed including the all favourite – Basecamp.com <http://www.basecamp.com/> After completing my CS studies, I will focus only on doing business research here.

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Linus Torvalds: ‘I’m Not a Programmer Anymore’
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

Linus Torvalds, Linux’s creator, doesn’t make speeches anymore. But, what he does do, and he did again at Open Source Summit Europe in Lyon France is have public conversations with his friend Dirk Hohndel, VMware’s Chief Open Source Officer. In this keynote discussion, Torvalds revealed that he doesn’t think he’s a programmer anymore. So what does the person everyone thinks of as a programmer’s programmer do instead? Torvalds explained: “I don’t know coding at all anymore. Most of the code I write is in my e-mails. So somebody sends me a patch … I [reply with] pseudo code. I’m so used to editing patches now I sometimes edit patches and send out the patch without having ever tested it. I literally wrote it in the mail and say, ‘I think this is how it should be done,’ but this is what I do, I am not a programmer.” So, Hohndel asked, “What is your job?” Torvalds replied, “I read and write a lot of email. My job really is, in the end, is to say ‘no.’ Somebody has to say ‘no’ to [this patch or that pull request]. And because developers know that if they do something that I’ll say ‘no’ to, they do a better job of writing the code.” Read More: Zdnet.com <https://www.zdnet.com/article/linus-torvalds-im-not-a-programmer-anymore/> -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Personal MBA & Personal MS CS
by Navin Dhanuka 21 Dec '19

21 Dec '19

PersonalMBA.com project stands for an MBA education without going to a University and without paying a lot of money. Similarly I can think of an MS in CS without going to a University and without paying a lot of money. PersonalMBA.com‘s (99 Books) different category of MBA subjects are <https://personalmba.com/best-business-books/> 01. Productivity & Effectiveness (7 books) 02. The Human Mind (4 books) 03. Communication (5 books) 04. Influence (4 books) 05. Decision Making (4 books) 06. Creativity & Innovation (3 books) 07. Project Management (2 books) 08. Opportunity Identification (2 books) 09. Entrepreneurship (6 books) 10. Value Creation & Design (4 books) 11. Marketing (4 books) 12. Sales (4 books) 13. Value Delivery (3 books) 14. Negotiation (3 books) 15. Management (5 books) 16. Leadership (5 books) 17. Finance & Accounting (4 books) 18. Systems (3 books) 19. Corporate Skills (3 books) 20. Corporate Strategy (5 books) 21. Consulting (2 books) 22. Personal Finance (6 books) 23. Personal Development (5 books) On the same lines if I had to design a course for Personal MS in CS I would do the following: Personal MS CS (Designed by me…) 01. Programming Paradigms 02. Algorithms & Data-Structures 03. Operating Systems 04. Database Management Systems 05. Data-mining & Data warehousing 06. Design Patterns 07. Web Application Development Technologies 08. Server Side Scripting Languages & Frameworks 09. Rich Internet Applications 10. Networking Technologies & Network Programming 11. Information Security & Cryptography 12. Compiler Designs 13. Artificial Intelligence 14. Human Computer Interface 15. ERP, CRM & Project Management 16. Embedded Systems Design I am not ready with the language names specifics and the suggested books specifics but I am sure the array of subjects can’t be more than what I have mentioned. In the coming days I will write more about both PMBA & P.MS.CS. Stay tuned. -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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The Air Force still used eight-inch floppy disks
by Navin Dhanuka 20 Dec '19

20 Dec '19

Five years after CBS publicized <https://www.cbsnews.com/news/whos-minding-the-nuclear-weapons/> the fact that the Air Force still used eight-inch floppy disks to store data critical to operating the Air Force’s intercontinental ballistic missile command, the aerial and space warfare service branch decided it was time to officially retire them <https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/10/air-force-finally-re…> . The system, once called the Strategic Air Command Digital Network <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Air_Command_Digital_Information_Net…> (SACDIN), relied on IBM Series/1 computers installed by the Air Force at Minuteman II missile sites in the 1960s and 1970s. Despite the contention by the Air Force at the time of the 60 Minutes report that the archaic hardware offered a cybersecurity advantage, the service has completed an upgrade to what is now known as the Strategic Automated Command and Control System (SACCS), as Defense News reports <https://www.c4isrnet.com/air/2019/10/17/the-us-nuclear-forces-dr-strangelov…>. SAACS is an upgrade that swaps the floppy disk system for what Lt. Col. Jason Rossi, commander of the Air Force’s 595th Strategic Communications Squadron, described as a “highly secure solid state digital storage solution.” The floppy drives were fully retired in June. But the IBM Series/1 computers remain, in part because of their reliability and security. And it’s not clear whether other upgrades to “modernize” the system have been completed. Air Force officials have acknowledged network upgrades that have enhanced the speed and capacity of SACCS’ communications systems, and a Government Accountability Office report in 2016 <https://www.gao.gov/assets/680/677454.pdf> noted that the Air Force planned to “update its data storage solutions, port expansion processors, portable terminals, and desktop terminals by the end of fiscal year 2017.” But it’s not clear how much of that has been completed. Source: SlashDot.org <https://tech.slashdot.org/story/19/10/18/2345209/air-force-finally-retires-…> -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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M$ Japan tried 4-Day Workweek
by Navin Dhanuka 20 Dec '19

20 Dec '19

MS Power User reports on the results of a 2,300-employee experiment by Microsoft with a four-day work week: In August this year, Microsoft Japan ran an experiment where for one month they had a 3 day weekend, taking Friday off. This was paid leave and did not impact the worker’s usual vacation allocation. Some results were predictable. Workers were happier and took 25.4 percent fewer days off during the month. There were also savings from spending less time at work. 23.1 percent less electricity was used and 58.7 percent fewer pages were printed. More importantly from a bottom-line standpoint, however, productivity went up 39.9%, as fewer and shorter meetings were held, often virtually rather than in person. Read More: MSPowerUser.com <https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-4-day-workweek/> -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Finland Is Making Its Online AI Crash Course Free To the World
by Navin Dhanuka 20 Dec '19

20 Dec '19

Last year, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence with the aim of educating its citizens about the new technology. Now, as a Christmas present to the world, the European nation is making the six week program available for anyone to take. The Verge reports: Strictly speaking, it’s a present for the European Union. Finland is relinquishing the EU’s rotating presidency at the end of the year, and decided to translate its course into every EU language as a gift to citizens. But there aren’t any geographical restrictions as to who can take the course, so really it’s to the world’s benefit. The course certainly proved itself in Finland, with more than 1 percent of the Nordic nation’s 5.5 million citizens signing up. The course, named Elements of AI, is currently available in English, Swedish, Estonian, Finnish, and German. @ – https://www.elementsofai.com/ Source: SlashDot.org <https://news.slashdot.org/story/19/12/19/2211253/finland-is-making-its-onli…> -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Facebook Owns The 4 Most Downloaded Apps Of The Decade
by Navin Dhanuka 20 Dec '19

20 Dec '19

*the top 10 most downloaded mobile apps of the decade, and Facebook has an unsurprising grip on the whole operation <https://www.mashable.com/tech/9508/facebook-owns-the-4-most-downloaded-apps…>. Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram were the four most downloaded apps across Android and iOS in the 2010s, and all four come from the same company. It is, if nothing else, a clear view of just how much Facebook dominated our daily lives from 2010 to 2019. Its flagship app and Messenger spin-off both have user counts in the billions, while Instagram and WhatsApp are household names.* -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Is the LUG alive?
by Navin Dhanuka 18 Dec '19

18 Dec '19

Hi, No nothing on LUG List. Is the LUG alive? -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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BlackBox software file server for free
by Kshitij M Kotak 03 Oct '19

03 Oct '19

Dear Linux gurus and enthusiasts We wrote customized software for installation of Linux server with RAID, free backup software, email alerts, online configuration backup, one click restore, etc. among other things. While we have been providing services to install Linux server which frankly, earlier took ages and each server manually needed to be installed selecting correct packages, all settings, additional software, etc. (sometimes took 2 days), this installer takes away all pain and does entire installation within 20 minutes without requiring any configuration. We are giving it out free. How do I get people to start using it? Download is available and we have uploaded installation videos. Even a hardware engineer with basic fundamentals of server, user, groups, folders, access control can install and use for free. Email alerts are also available for initial months for free. Guidance requested. We are zero at marketing finesse. Kshitij M Kotak BlackBox Data Safe server, backup software with disaster recovery capabilities at a price Indian businesses can afford so that they can compete with global corporations with ease, speed and confidence with services at a price Indian businesses can afford.

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Facilitators needed for Open Education Model, Dahanu
by Michelle C 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Hello All, A job description below for those interested in open ed tech for education with tribal kids. Do circulate in your networks. Regards, Michelle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FACILITATORS, Tamarind Tree, Dahanu, Maharashtra Tamarind Tree is looking for full time Facilitators to join our endeavour to re-shape the primary education system. Registered as a public charitable trust, Tamarind Tree runs a government recognized school in the predominantly tribal area of Dahanu Taluka, Maharashtra, from Grades 1-8. *The Tamarind Tree model includes:* * Individualised Learning * Content and Curriculum delivered through an open Learning Management System * Innovation and optimised used of open educational technologies You can learn more about the model here <https://tamarindtree.org> As a Facilitator in the school a typical day will include: * Ideating on alternative pedagogy and content delivery * Critical analysis of Open Educational Resources (OERs) * Preparation, planning and conducting student meetings * Analysing various data sets to understand learning levels, aptitude and gaps in student learning. * Contributing towards creating digital education resources *You are inclined towards:* * Education and social justice * Open Source philosophy * Equal access and rights, including digital access and rights * Open to social construction of technology * Rationality and reason *Essential skills:* * Eloquent communication in English (written and spoken) * More than consumer level understanding of information and communications technology * Demonstrable expertise in any domain of your choice. *You will greatly help the model if:* * You can use graphic design tools (We prefer open source tools like inkscape, gimp, etc) * You can generate and edit videos * You are familiar with Learning Management Systems (We use the moodle framework) * You can tinker with computer hardware and networking * You can be a voice artist or an on camera performer * You are comfortable teaching remotely Location: Dahanu, Maharashtra/Remote work option can be considered after initial immersion We are looking for a commitment of one academic year. *By working here you will gain:* 1. Exposure and understanding of the use of open educational technologies with marginalised communities 2. A new insight into the use of educational technologies 3. Unlimited opportunities to pick up new skills 4. Experience in working in a transparent and non-hierarchical work space 5. Experience of a rural life Please write a mail about yourself, describing where you are and where you want to go in your professional life. Mail it to info(a)tamarindtree.org

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An interview with Linus Torvalds on youtube
by Kussh Singh 23 Aug '19

23 Aug '19

Maybe some of you have already seen this. https://youtu.be/o8NPllzkFhE -- -----

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How to install windows?
by J T Dsouza 11 Aug '19

11 Aug '19

Hi all. How does one install windows on a machine with linux? Where / how does one get a licenced copy that does not need it to phone M$ mother ship. I have installed M$ junk since 2000 nad havent used M$ sice 2003.

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Call for speakers, August 2019 meeting
by Joe Steeve 29 Jul '19

29 Jul '19

Hello All, The next monthly meeting is on 10th August 2019, 10:00 to 12:00, at Don Bosco Institute of Technology. Would anyone like to give a talk? -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in

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Present a poster at PyCon India 2019 !
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 29 Jul '19

29 Jul '19

Hi Everyone, I am Abhishek from PyCon India team and really excited to annouce that we have poster presentation this time in PyCon India 2019 ! Here is a chance to present a poster in PyCon India 2019 ! As announced earlier, the posters are yet another way of participating in PyCon India 2019, which is happening on Oct 12-15, at Chennai. There are two different poster types: *Technical Posters* - for presenting projects and insights on various topics *Community Posters* - for user groups / meetup groups to promote their work Here are few good reasons to present a poster: 1. Posters offer the opportunity to engage with attendees interested in the same subject and application as yourself. You might strike up a conversation with someone about your poster that may lead to future collaborations or even a job offer! 2. If you are new to conferences, or if you are intimidated about doing a talk in front of huge audience, posters are for you. Posters are a great way to test the waters, and can be stepping stone for your next talk at a conference. 3. The entire conference attendees is available during the poster session, as there are no other tracks scheduled in parallel. This makes it better than the talk sessions, where there are multiple concurrent tracks, and attendees can only attend one of them. 4. A poster presentation is a good way to disseminate your work, particularly if your topic or project falls within a narrow field of specialization. It also gives you the opportunity to actively engage with others during the conference in a way that networking alone does not, since by its very nature the poster defines the topic of conversation. 5. Another good reason to present a poster is that you can expect to receive compliments on your work and critiques that can help you in the future. An insightful, impartial discussion of your work by a peer can often provide ideas for improving your work downstream. In short, poster presentations provide value, both for attendees who discuss your poster content with you, and for yourself because of the opportunities highlighted above. If this has got you interested, head to https://in.pycon.org/cfp/posters-2019/proposals/ for more details and to submit a poster proposal. For more details about PyCon India, visit https://in.pycon.org/ Regards, Abhishek Mishra PyCon India 2019 Team Credits: Partly based on https://people.clas.ufl.edu/oppenhe/2014/06/09/7-reasons-why-you-should-pre…

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Ubuntu 18.04 is official now in the state Junior Colleges.
by Tayyabali Sayyad 28 Jul '19

28 Jul '19

We are very glad to make you know that the restructured IT syllabus of XI standard is based exclusively on Open Source content. The books are now available in the market. Around 1.5 lac students in Maharashtra will be introduced to Linux and open source from this and successive years. Although the recommended OS is Ubuntu 18.04, LTS, students can use any other Linux Distro if they are interested. All screenshots are that of OSS. This was indeed a major hurdle in migration with old textbooks. The book follows the National Education Policy in ICT education in order to make the education cost-effective, ethical and accessible to all. This is undoubtedly the result of the seeds sown by our veteran founders of ilug-bom. We are incredibly fortunate to have your support in our journey of restructuring the syllabus of IT for XI standard. This couldn't have been achieved without your timely and valuable support. The most substantial contribution is from Krishnakant Mane and his GNUKhata team. The extensive training which the team provided gave BOS members tremendous confidence, especially in the accounting software. Special thanks to Prajakta Patkar, Karan Kamdar and Abhijit of GNUKhata team. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Nagarjuna, Prof Khedkar, Prof Abhinav Jog, Chandita, and Kasinath Guru. We are thankful to Adv V P Patil, Adv Amardev Unniyal and Sudhakar Kashyap for their help regarding PIL. Thanks to Fr Jude and Sajida of St Mary High School, Sr Meena of Auxilium High School, Gayathri Narayanan (SIWS College), Vidyadhar Mhatre, Shrikrishna Joshi. We are very much thankful to Sudhanwa Joglekar, Gaurav Pant and many other members from PLUG. We are thankful to Balbharti, Hon Director, Support Staff and of course to all BOS team members (listed in the textbook) We are thankful to Rushubh Mehta and Dr Nambiar, Director DBIT, for providing space for ilug-bom meetings and FOSS events. Words are not enough to express how grateful we are for the help you all extended to us directly or indirectly. Please accept our warmest thanks for your support. We hope to get the same support in the years to come. After this two year course, students join various graduation courses, especially BSc(IT) recognized by Mumbai University. These courses still use proprietary software on a large scale in the degree college computer labs. Although many degree colleges are struggling to migrate to open source, they are held back due to some exclusive vendor based products in the curriculum. We expect far more support in order to pursue this issue at the university level. - Team Don Bosco Rushabh, Joe, Raghu, Rajeev,Tayyab, Nilesh, Milind, Pralhad, Benoy,Dhruv, Sameer, Dr Medhekar, Vishal, Rajendra. -- Thanks and Regards! Tayyabali Sayyad Department of Information Technology Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla, Mumbai 400 070 Mob: 8605134503, 9167585261 www.opensourcetutorials.in tayyabali.in tayyabali(a)dbit.in tayyabsayyad(a)gmail.com

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July 2019 meeting
by Joe Steeve 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hello All, The July 2019 meeting of "Indian Linux User Group, Mumbai (ILUG- BOM)", will be held on 13th July 2019, 10:30 IST. Venue: IT Lab 4, 3rd Floor, A - Wing, Department of Information Technology, Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Kurla (W). 10 min from Vidyavihar Station (W). Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fRQoetu97Vp Agenda: 1. 30 minutes: Introductions 2. 60 minutes: General discussion on LUG activities Everyone is welcome :) -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in

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Tamarind Tree, Dahanu
by Michelle C 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Hello All, I am fairly new to the group. I am part of a team that runs an "Open Education" initiative, Tamarind Tree <https://tamarindtree.org> at Dahanu (about two hours north of Mumbai). Our space is grounded on the open source philosophy, believing that every learner must have access to high quality learning through Open Educational Resources (OERs), enabling them to become life long learners. Towards this, we have a combination of Open hardware (SBCs), open gamified tools installed on our customised OS (Treebian!) and content and courses hosted on an open LMS (My Big Campus <https://mybigcampus.in> on moodle). Content is generated based on the NCERT courses and being released under a CC-BY license. Its a DIY space with all this being developed, run and managed in-house by a handful of people. The school is recognised by the Maharashtra Government, catering to the local adivasi children from Pre Primary to Grade 8. We we will be going up to Class 10. Its run in English. We would he happy to host members of this group for a visit here or even offer our space for meetings and share some of our challenges with setting up an open digital model in a rural area. We serve food to the kids, so hosting a group of 10-20 people is not an issue on a weekday. The train takes 2 hours from Bandra and comes straight to Dahanu Road. We are also looking for collaborations on the following fronts: 1. A Moodle and network administrator (can work remotely) (paid position) 2. People to come and volunteer and lead open source projects (building weather station, Open Street Map, teaching imaging, etc) with our students 3. People interested in building educational content, learning videos, games in open source. 4. Our students have been working on Scratch, but we need people for mentoring and inspiration! Please do let me know how to take this forward. Regards Michelle Tamarind Tree +9284254470/+8806661235 twitter: @tamarindtree2 Fb: Tamarind Tree <https://www.facebook.com/ttschooldahanu/notifications/>

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Call for speakers, July 2019 meeting
by Joe Steeve 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Hello All, The next monthly meeting is on 13th July 2019, 10:00 to 12:00, at Don Bosco Institute of Technology. Would anyone like to give a talk? -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in

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[x-post][commercial] Opportunity: Web application developer (python)
by Joe Steeve 04 Jul '19

04 Jul '19

Hello All, HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited provides development services and products based on Free and Open Source Software. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic Python web application developers with the following skills, to join our team. 1. Strong python knowledge 2. HTML5, CSS3, Javascript 3. One of the python web frameworks (preferably Pyramid) 4. Comfortable with git based development workflows 5. Comfortable with IRC, mailing lists 6. Strong communication skills 7. Comfortable with Debian GNU/Linux Mail me your resume, in PDF format, off the list. Dont feel shy to show case your Free and Open Source work in the resume. -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in

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June 2019 meeting (at Frappe technologies)
by Joe Steeve 07 Jun '19

07 Jun '19

Hello All, The June 2019 meeting of "Indian Linux User Group, Mumbai (ILUG-BOM)", will be held on 8th June 2019, 10:30 to 11:30 IST. Venue: Frappe Technologies Private Limited, D/324 Neelkanth Business Park, Vidyavihar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400086, India Map: https://goo.gl/maps/MnPh3Wu9bLs Agenda: 1. 15 minutes: Introductions 2. 45 minutes: "Free software for health care", Dr Medhekar Everyone is welcome :) -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in

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Call for Posters for PyCon India 2019
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 06 Jun '19

06 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, The CFP for posters is open! Posters are graphical summary of projects or ideas. They are usually presented with an A0 size poster, but any creative ways are always welcome. The poster session provides an opportunity to network with the conference attendees and acts as a starting point for further discussions. While talks generally needs to appeal to a wide section of the community, posters can cover niche topics. PyCon India 2019 will be having a poster presentation session at post lunch, day 1. During the poster presentation session you will be provided with a poster board that can hold an A0 size poster, and a table to place your laptop, for demos. Conference attendees interested in your topic, will stop by, during which you can give them a brief presentation / demo. To submit your proposal and for more details visit https://in.pycon.org/cfp/posters-2019/proposals/ Regards, Abhishek Mishra, PyCon India Organizing Team

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[COMMERCIAL] Sr. SysAdmin opening at Techblue Software Pvt. Ltd.
by Dhanesh B. Sabane 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Hello, We have a Senior System Administrator opening at Techblue Software Pvt. Ltd. The requirement is full time and the job description can be found in the attached PDF. We are looking for folks with 3+ years of experience. The company head office is based in Gurugram but we are looking for some recruits in Pune. You can learn more about the company from our website: https://www.techbluesoftware.co.in/ Please send your resume to dhanesh.sabane(a)techblue.co.uk in case you are interested in this position. Regards, -- Dhanesh B. Sabane https://dhanesh95.gitlab.io PGP ID: 0xB69A98C9C1642329 Fingerprint: 9655 11F2 0D18 E76A 2396 D64D B69A 98C9 C164 2329

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PyCon India tickets on sale !!
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, Tickets for PyCon India 2019 are live at https://in.pycon.org/ Discounts for students and Early Birds !! Regards, Abhishek Mishra, PyCon india Organizing Team

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Reg. PyCon India Ticket Announcement
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 01 Jun '19

01 Jun '19

Hi Everyone Hope every one is doing fine. The much awaited opening of tickets is here for *PyCon India 2019 (* https://in.pycon.org/) Two days to go to open Early bird tickets. We are opening Early Bird conference tickets on June 3,2019 Monday. Mark your calendar to book tickets. Visit https://in.pycon.or <https://in.pycon.org/>g for more details. Regards Abhishek Mishra On Behalf of PyCon India 2019

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Regarding Speaker Recommendation for PyCon India 2019
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 21 May '19

21 May '19

Hi PyCon India 2019 wants to fairly represent the complete Python community in India. That means not just the Python experts. It also means people from unrelated fields for whom Python just happened to be the best tool for their job. A tinkerer who made magic with Python. A Pythonista from an underrepresented community. A novice, learning Python from the first time (because learning Python now is not the same as learning Python a decade back). You can recommend any number of speakers. It is an opportunity to discover the hidden gems of our community. Any Pythonista you believe may have something to share, please recommend. We want to email to them, inviting them to submit a proposal for a talk in PyCon India 2019. Recommendation form is here https://forms.gle/piodZz74SZZuw7M19 If you want to propose a talk, the Call For Proposal page is https://in.pycon.org/cfp/2019/proposals/ . Thank you for making PyCon India a better community. Regards Abhishek Mishra, On Behalf of PyCon India 2019 Organizing Team

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PyCon India 2019: Call for Workshop Proposals
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 21 May '19

21 May '19

Hi Everyone, CFP for workshops is now open! Workshops happen on Oct 14th (3rd day of PyCon India 2019). Please visit https://in.pycon.org/cfp/workshops-2019/proposals/ to submit your workshop proposal. PyCon India is India's annual conference for the Python programming language. The event is happening in Chennai this year, on Oct 12 - 15. About 1200 people, from across India, are expected to participate in this event. Here are some quick links: - For more details, about the event, visit https://in.pycon.org/ - Submit your workshop proposal at https://in.pycon.org/cfp/2019/proposals/ - Submit your talk proposal at https://in.pycon.org/cfp/2019/proposals/ - Tickets will open on 1st June. Stay tuned for updates by subscribing to our announcements at https://in.pycon.org/ Regards, Abhishek Mishra, PyCon India 2019, Organizing Team

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Lets collaborate for writing a TUXEDO movie script
by Navin Dhanuka 13 May '19

13 May '19

Hi All, We all must have come across the prestigious web-page by Éric Lévénez @ https://www.levenez.com/. On the homepage he has mentioned links to: @ UNIX History @ Windows History @ Computer Languages History (http://blog.navindhanuka.com/unix-windows-computer-languages-history/) A friend of mine, just did a kinetic typography video for me. You can see the video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlB7JWGXtHE. He is very good at Kinetic Typography. He wants to help in making the GNU/Linux study material for the pubic domain. I have requested him to start with the content on Levenez.com. And he is delighted to start with it. But we need to give him a script. The script should have images & content. If anyone is interested in this unique collaboration, let me know. I need help in the content (unique facts) & images. Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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M$ new windows shell feature.
by Navin Dhanuka 10 May '19

10 May '19

Hello, Sharing the new Shell Video. http://blog.navindhanuka.com/microsoft-is-embracing-open-source-and-linux-i… Regards, -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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Microsoft is going to ship a full Linux kernel in Windows 10
by Navin Dhanuka 07 May '19

07 May '19

https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/6/18534687/microsoft-windows-10-linux-kerne… Hi, Microsoft has surprised many in the Linux developer community in recent years. Surprises have included bringing things like the Bash shell to Windows <https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11331014/microsoft-windows-linux-ubuntu-…>, or native OpenSSH in Windows 10 <https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/14/16775764/microsoft-windows-10-openssh-c…>, and even including Ubuntu, SUSE Linux, and Fedora in the Windows Store. Microsoft is now going even further, with plans to ship a full Linux kernel directly in Windows 10. -- Navin Dhanuka ~~~~~~~~~~~ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing. :: Abraham Lincoln ::

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[PyCon India] CFP is Open for PyCon India 2019!
by ABHISHEK MISHRA 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Hi Everyone, Our Call For Proposals is now open! You can submit your talk at https://in.pycon.org/2019/cfp.html We would like to encourage content from diverse walks of life and increase the participation of under-represented groups. You can help us by encouraging your friends, family, and colleagues to submit talks. Read more about the CFP process and submit talks at https://in.pycon.org/2019/cfp.html Please be noted that call for workshops and posters will be opened shortly. Stay tuned for updates! If you have not done so, make sure you subscribe to our updates at http://in.pycon.org/ Regards, Abhishek Mishra On behalf of PyCon India 2019, Organizing Team

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Call for speakers, April 2019 meeting
by Joe Steeve 06 Apr '19

06 Apr '19

Hello All, The next monthly meeting is on 13th April 2019, 15:00 to 17:00, at Don Bosco Institute of Technology. Would anyone like to give a talk? -- Joe Steeve HiPro IT Solutions Private Limited http://www.hipro.co.in/

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OSM - Quick start for first time users
by Milind Oka 03 Apr '19

03 Apr '19

Hi all, Finally I decided to try OSM on my own as I could not find any local guru. Here is a short report for the benefit of new users in order to save their time (and not to teach them anything as such). ● Go to openstreetmap.org ● Open an account and then login. ● The site has an interactive walk through tutorial which is excellent so spend 4-5 minutes if you want. ● The site has three in-browser editors. First one is iD which is simple and sufficient. Select it without fail and proceed. (otherwise Arial view will not be available). ● Views can be found in Layer option. There are two main views that you use - First is Arial view from satellite and the second is OpenStreetMap - standard view, which is used for navigation. You can switch back and forth through these two views or layers. ● There are three important edits that you are supposed to do as your basic contributuion. ● First is Point or Point of Interest (POI). This can be restaurant, cafe, chemist etc. There can be several such points in a building. ● Second is Area (building, ground, lake etc), ● Third is Line (Road, FOB, Pipelines etc) Ensure that you are logged in and iD Editor is selected. START CONTRIBUTING NOW : ● Search any familiar place where you would like to contribute. Locate any building based on its shape and surrounding which is not yet tagged. ● Identify its name by nearby elements. Then click on it and in the resulting popup give its name say "xyz Mansion". Tick-Save-Upload. Thats it ! ● If a building does not exist on map, then switch to satellite image. Hit Area tool and make a closed region around it and then tag it (as we did in previous step). You may add other details if you want, for example, level, height etc ● Do the same for other areas like gardens, grounds and lakes etc. Points are also to be added at appropriate places so that the map will be even more useful to all. Hope this quick tour is helpful. About 80% buildings are shown on map but not tagged. Remaing 20% are yet to be shown (using area tool) and then to be tagged. So contributions are really needed on large scale. Nagarjuna, in our last meeting, suggested that OSM should be introduced to students. We surely have to do that. My thoughts from ilug-bom viewpoint : This can be taken as a regular activity in our monthly meetings. No separate sessions are necessary. Anybody can start contributing in 10 minutes provided someone shows the options and a sample contribution. We can take a small live session in introduction itself . In fact we will upload new member's house/building/bunglow and few other tags as a part of demonstration. There is a desktop application JOSM which is bit more advanced. Also few android apps are there. Two of them are worth using. OsmAnd+ and Vespucci. OsmAnd+ is mainly for OSM users (for navigation etc). Vessupucci is alternative to iD/JOSM. It is for contributors. Found Vesupucci quite satisfactory. Started contributing even from mobile using Vespucci. Thanks and Regards Milind

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