Fsf-friends June 2005

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SITEWATCH: http://www.tectonic.co.za/
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 04 Jun '05

04 Jun '05

SITEWATCH: http://www.tectonic.co.za/ 3 June 2005 Last Updated: 2005-06-02 , Diary of an open source developer workshop: Independent journalist Frederick Noronha blogged his way through the Asia Source open source developer workshop in India earlier this year. Now he has collected all his writings over the entire workshop and released them as a small book which offers a fascinating insight into the state of open source software, not only in Asia, but throughout the world. SA partners to participate in global free software study: The CSIR and the University of the Western Cape have been selected to participate in a two-year global study on free and open source software. X Factor - understanding the X window system: Unix systems and their derivatives, including Linux, these days have one major thing in common. They all use the same system as the back end for their graphical interfaces. This system is called the X window system, or more commonly X. Creative Commons launched in SA: Founder Larry Lessig joins African counterparts to launch South African chapter of organisation working to challenge and re-define the notion of intellectual property rights. Skills deficit still dogs open source software in Africa - report: Bridges.org this week released the findings of its study on the use of free/open source and proprietary software in public computer centres in Africa. It found that where free software was well-implemented there were many advantages but FOSS still faces many challenges to widespread adoption. It also found that many of the preceived advantages of free software - such as cost - were not realised in Africa. CSIR's open source centre evolves: Around R50 million a year to be pumped into growing the number , and quality of technical skills in South Africa through learnerships, increased research and new technologies. BitDefender for small businesses and FreeBSD: The security conscious will be pleased with the decision by BitDefender to extend support to FreeBSD as well as introducing a small business-focused version that runs on most Linux distributions. SA has skills to challenge global software market - Tax CIO: The South African IT sector has an unparalleled work ethic and the skills needed to be a major innovator in the global software market but needs to pick its battles carefully, South African Revenue Service CIO Ken Jarvis said this morning. Obsidian gets Ubuntu deal: Shuttleworth signs up Obsidian as Ubuntu support partner in South Africa. 111 LPI exams written at LinuxWorld: The LPI certification event held yesterday at LinuxWorld South Africa saw candidates writing 111 exams. Maddog rails against 'false' TCO debate: Long-time Linux advocate and a keynote speaker at the first LinuxWorld ZA conference, Jon "Maddog" Hall told conference delagates that the real value of open source is not captured in a total-cost-of-ownership calculation. LinuxWorld kicks off with Shuttleworth: EduBuntu and a local support partner for Ubuntu topped Shuttleworth's opening address at LinuxWorld yesterday. He also gave some hints on what to expect from Breezy Badger, the next release of Ubuntu expected in October. Managed Linux services on show at LinuxWorld: Synaq plans to showcase the "clear cut" advantages open source software offers businesses, irrespective of their size. Web-based OpenOffice.org 2.0 training Local training company Intoweb to launch web-based interactive OpenOffice.org 2.0 training package at LinuxWorld. News you might have missed LinuxWorld kicks off with Shuttleworth 2005-05-18 - EduBuntu and a local support partner for Ubuntu topped Shuttleworth's opening address at LinuxWorld yesterday. He also gave some hints on what to expect from Breezy Badger, the next release of Ubuntu expected in October. Managed Linux services on show at LinuxWorld 2005-05-17 - Synaq plans to showcase the "clear cut" advantages open source software offers businesses, irrespective of their size. Web-based OpenOffice.org 2.0 training 2005-05-17 - Local training company Intoweb to launch web-based interactive OpenOffice.org 2.0 training package at LinuxWorld. Obsidian to unveil new look at LinuxWorld 2005-05-16 - SA Linux "veterans" Obsidian Systems plan to use local show to launch their new corporate identity. Tangent to unveil Linux management tools at LinuxWorld 2005-05-13 - Distro-independent tools to make administering Linux as simple as possible. News | About Us | Contact Us | Newsletter | User Groups | Advertise | Copyright (c) 1998 - 2005 Tectonic Media. All rights reserved. .......................................................................... Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436 Tel +91.832.2409490 | http://fn.swiki.net | http://www.bytesforall.net ..........................................................................

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Softwarefreedomday.org
by Frederick Noronha (FN) 02 Jun '05

02 Jun '05

Would really like to invite Free Software user groups in different parts of India (or elsewhere) to join in the softwarefreedomday.org event, which is being organised this year on September 10, 2005. FN .......................................................................... Frederick (FN) Noronha | Freelance Journalist | Mobile +91 9822 122436 Tel +91.832.2409490 | http://fn.swiki.net | http://www.bytesforall.net ..........................................................................

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WIPO online debate on IP and information society (June1-15)
by Pedro de Paranaguá Moniz 02 Jun '05

02 Jun '05

Want to be officially heard? Chance to participate. cheers, Pedro. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [A2k] WIPO online debate on IP and information society (June1-15) Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 12:42:07 -0400 From: To: Ecommerce(a)lists.essential.org, a2k discuss list <a2k(a)lists.essential.org> ONLINE FORUM ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY June 1 - 15, 2005 Through an online forum, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will provide a unique opportunity for all to take part in a dynamic discussion on the role of intellectual property in the Information Society. The Online Forum on Intellectual Property in the Information Society will be hosted by WIPO from June 1 to 15, 2005, at http://www.wipo.int/ipisforum/. The WIPO Online Forum is designed to enable and encourage an open discussion on issues related to intellectual property and the information society, in light of the goals of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). Comments will be invited on 10 themes: 1.The WSIS Declaration of Principles sets out a vision for the information society – how can the intellectual property system support this vision? 2.The intellectual property system and freedom of expression and creativity: Help or hindrance? 3.The public domain and open access models of information creation: at odds with the intellectual property system or enabled by it? 4.What is the impact of copyright law, both at international and national levels, on education and research? 5.What are the rights and responsibilities of intellectual property rightsholders? 6.Global partnerships to achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals: what role for intellectual property? 7.How is intellectual property policy made for the information society: and who makes it? 8.How can cultural and intellectual diversity of traditional communities be respected in the information society? 9.Emerging business models for distributing intellectual property online: opportunity or threat? 10.What are the challenges for enforcement of intellectual property rights in the digital environment? Anyone who has an interest in these topics will be free to post their comments on the WIPO Online Forum over a two-week period beginning June 1, 2005. Each theme page will contain a commentary about the issue and list of questions to consider, background resources and a posting of comments made. WIPO is looking forward to a lively and extensive debate in this Online Forum, which, it is hoped will include comments from all stakeholders, as well as the general public. This initiative is part of WIPO’s continuing efforts to raise awareness about intellectual property issues, encourage discussion and ensure that the intellectual property system responds to the concerns of all stakeholders. The conclusions of the Online Forum will form part of WIPO’s contribution to WSIS. For further information please contact: +41 22 338 8138, or email: ecommerce(a)wipo.int. _______________________________________________ A2k mailing list A2k(a)lists.essential.org http://lists.essential.org/mailman/listinfo/a2k ____________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail, cada vez melhor: agora com 1GB de espaço grátis! http://mail.yahoo.com.br

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FSFS conference
by doxa＠sancharnet.in 02 Jun '05

02 Jun '05

Dear GNagarjun, (G as in GNU) I think the paper presented by the Italian Senator had a lot to do with 'Commodities and Capabilities' by Amartya Sen. What do you feel about it? CK Raju

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RE:Summer of code from google
by Puneet Goel 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

Don't forget to read the comments on Slashdot. Interesting ones :) http://developers.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=151249&threshold=1&mode=flat…

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Let this School Adopt GNU/Linux, Make a difference
by Rakesh 'Arky' Ambati 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

Dear Friends, Please forgive me for X-posting this email but the you help by donating some money to school so that it can get a new computer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Premier Academy Panjagutta(Hyderabad) is a School primarily meant for the poor children,they are keen on trying Linux in their School Lab! Mr.Herald of FLOSS-HYD played a pivotal role in convincing school management to shift over to Linux(I thank him for that). There is a shortage of funds(around Rs.3000) for buying a computer,it would be great if members of FLOSS-HYD come forward to donate some money ........by contributing you will be helping around 200 young minds getting introduced to the world of LINUX !! People interested in contributing can send a cheque or contact Mr.Herald directly(9848438717). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cheers --arky Rakesh 'Arky' Ambati <rakesh_ambati(a)yahoo.com>

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Summaer of code from google
by Puneet Goel 01 Jun '05

01 Jun '05

The Summer of Code is Google's program designed to introduce students to the world of Open Source Software Development. This Summer, don't let your programming skills lie fallow...Use them for the greater good of Open Source Software and computer science! Google will provide a $4500 award to each student who successfully completes an open source project by the end of the Summer. (payment details can be found in FAQ) By pairing applicants up with the proven wisdom and experience of established prominent open source organizations (listed below), we hope to make great software happen. If you can't come up with a great idea to submit, a number of our organizations have made idea lists available. http://code.google.com/summerofcode.html cheers! Puneet

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