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Fwd: [Ilug-cal-discuss] [Commercial] Quality Engineer openings at Red Hat, Pune
by Pradeepto Bhattacharya 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Sankarshan (সঙ্কর্ষণ)" <foss.mailinglists(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 8:18 AM Subject: [Ilug-cal-discuss] [Commercial] Quality Engineer openings at Red Hat, Pune To: ILUG-Cal's principal mailing list <ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org> My apologies if you are receiving this twice, I guess the other mail address hit moderation ~sankarshan Description: Capable of independently handling testing for one or more areas in a software product / component from Red Hat. Role includes collaborating with developers / software engineers in debugging aspects of components. Demonstrated expertise in usage of automated test infrastructure and / or scripting languages. Has developed test cases and has general understanding of testing processes Essential Responsibilities: + Developing Test Plans + Developing Test Cases + Creation, maintenance and enhancement of documentation to assist debugging and modification of Test Suites + Working on and extending Test Automation Tools + Executing Tests and Analyzing Failures + Participation in weekly team meeting and coordination of activities and tasks with functional teams Qualifications: + Bachelors Degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent + Around 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of the above) + Programming Skills in Python and related Scripting Languages + Prior knowledge of existing Open Source Automated Testing Framework CV to be sent to careers-in at redhat dot com with 'Quality Engineer' in the subject line. -- http://www.gutenberg.net - Fine literature digitally re-published http://www.plos.org - Public Library of Science http://www.creativecommons.org - Flexible copyright for creative work _______________________________________________ Ilug-cal-discuss mailing list Ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org http://list.ilug-cal.org/mailman/listinfo/ilug-cal-discuss -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://www.kde.in Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india

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Fwd: [Ilug-cal-discuss] [Commercial] Software Engineer positions at Red Hat, Pune
by Pradeepto Bhattacharya 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Sankarshan (সঙ্কর্ষণ)" <foss.mailinglists(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 29, 2008 at 8:19 AM Subject: [Ilug-cal-discuss] [Commercial] Software Engineer positions at Red Hat, Pune To: ILUG-Cal's principal mailing list <ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org> My apologies if you are receiving this twice, I guess the other mail address hit moderation ~sankarshan Note: There are multiple positions for the description below. Red Hat is looking for an experienced engineer with a strong technical background to work on software engineering for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The position requires working on system internals including creating tooling related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system internals. Proficiency in creating and using APIs. Understanding of system ABI and standards are required as part of the role. Capable of working with upstream Open Source projects and building community around tools created. The current position of Software Engineer is expected to possess the following skills: * Demonstrated expertise in at least one object oriented programming language (Python or Ruby) with some experience of other technologies, scripting languages, databases and software engineering * Familiarity with init systems * Must be familiar with the general software development release cycle, source management and defect management methodologies in Linux environment * General awareness of RPM internals * General awareness of SystemTap or related tools * Familiarity with POSIX guidelines * Understanding of configuration management principles * Exposure to Free and Open Source Software Development Process * The candidate is required to have 1+ year of relevant work experience CV to be sent to careers-in at redhat dot com with 'Software Engineer' in the subject line. -- http://www.gutenberg.net - Fine literature digitally re-published http://www.plos.org - Public Library of Science http://www.creativecommons.org - Flexible copyright for creative work _______________________________________________ Ilug-cal-discuss mailing list Ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org http://list.ilug-cal.org/mailman/listinfo/ilug-cal-discuss -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://www.kde.in Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india

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ayttm workout at foss.in
by Philip Tellis 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

The ayttm team is proposing a workout at foss.in to accelerate the development pace of ayttm. We're actively looking for new developers to join the team. All currently active developers are from India, and more would be better. If you're not familiar with ayttm, check http://ayttm.sourceforge.net/ We need people to work on protocols, network related stuff, UI stuff, icon and emoticon design and more. If you're interested, join the ayttm-users@ mailing list (linked from the homepage) and state your intention there. You'll also need to register as a workout participant at foss.in. -- hello world

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No audio on Kubuntu with Acer Aspire One
by Sanjay Singhvi 25 Oct '08

25 Oct '08

Hi, I'm new to Linux and have recently purchased an Acer Aspire One and loaded Kubuntu onto it. I find that I get no audio at all. Followed instructions at http://help.ubuntu.com/community/AspireOne . However, after doing all the tweaks, found that it requires Alsa 1.0.17. Tried downloading Alsa 1.0.17 and compiling it. However, not successful. Any suggestions please? Thanking you in advance. Sanjay Singhvi

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Scan to OCR
by IPS Khurana 24 Oct '08

24 Oct '08

hi i am using Ubuntu 8.04, i want to scan documents to OCR to Office documents, so that i dont have to type all the matter (text), but it xsane and kooka converts in .txt files with junk characters, many times blank file .txt how can i convert directly into Office Doc files, it used to convent in WinXP, directly into MS Doc without or very less junk characters retaining the same format. can u suggest any good software for this on Ubuntu -- IPS Khurana ***************************** Cell No: +91 9869019416 Khurana Sales & Services Distributors & Wholesellers Total IT Solutions! Thane http://ipskhurana.googlepages.com/ Proud to be Member of BNI ! The World's Largest Referral Organization ! Turning Contacts into Contracts ! http://www.bni-india.com http://www.bni.com Get Free Ubuntu Desktop OS CD! http://www.ubuntu.com

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Fwd: [Ilug-cal-discuss] OpenStreetMap contemplates licensing [LWN.net]
by Pradeepto Bhattacharya 24 Oct '08

24 Oct '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Sankarshan (সঙ্কর্ষণ)" <foss.mailinglists(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM Subject: [Ilug-cal-discuss] OpenStreetMap contemplates licensing [LWN.net] To: ILUG-Cal's principal mailing list <ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org> http://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/304218/624301b7f2f9c617/ The OSM project is not happy with this license, though, and is looking to make a change. The attribution requirement is ambiguous in this context; do users need to credit every OSM contributor? Does making a plot of OSM data with added data layered on top create a derived product? But the scariest question is a different one: can the CC by-SA license cover the OSM database at all? -- http://www.gutenberg.net - Fine literature digitally re-published http://www.plos.org - Public Library of Science http://www.creativecommons.org - Flexible copyright for creative work _______________________________________________ Ilug-cal-discuss mailing list Ilug-cal-discuss(a)list.ilug-cal.org http://list.ilug-cal.org/mailman/listinfo/ilug-cal-discuss -- The KDE Project : http://www.kde.org KDE India : http://www.kde.in Mailing List : http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-india

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[COMMERCIAL] Intelligent programmers required at Delhi to work on Linux platform
by Sudhir Gandotra 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

Hello, We are looking for intelligent programmers to work on Linux platform. Strong fundamentals of Programming, Scripting and SQL are the basic requirements and experience will be an added advantage. Freshers are welcome if they meet the following requirements. Precisely speaking, strong ability/knowledge of Perl, MySQL, PostgreSQL will be required. If you think, that on a scale of 1 to 10, you cross 5 as an average on every point, call us (on numbers given below) to fix the interview appointment and we meet to discuss further. Please send your resume offline to me. The posts (3 of them) are primarily in Delhi. Remunerations will not be a constraint for the suitable candidates. Please mail me your detailed resume off-list and/or call : Rajeev Kumar at 011-26014670 & 71 for fixing a meeting. --- With best wishes for Unity in thinking, feeling and action. Sudhir Gandotra. 98-101-20918 IIPL: B-220/2, 2nd Fl., Savitri Nagar, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017, India Phone : +91-11-26014670, 71, 72. Fax : +91-11-26014672 OpenLX Linux OS, Linux Training, Support, Services, Product Development Affordable Business Desktop @ Just Rs. 500/- : http://kalculate.com/piracy.php http://www.openlx.com/openlx.html - FOSS award 2008 winner Linux from India http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/24867/news.htm http://openlx.com/features.html - OpenLX Linux features You don't need violence to shake the world Treat Others As You Would Have Them Treat You www.humanistmovement.org

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visiting Mumbai and OLPC
by Sameer Verma 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

Hello Linuxers, I am visiting from San Francisco on vacation. I have been working with the One Laptop per Child project in volunteer capacity for a few years now. I organize and host meetings for the OLPC San Francisco group. Most of my research revolves around FOSS as innovation, and sustainable IT infrastructures. Projects I've worked with: Ubuntu, Fedora, Asterisk, OpenMoko, Maemo, Nocat, Jabber, Moodle, Drupal, etc. I was referred to this group by someone, so this is a shot in the dark :-) I am not sure if any of you are involved in OLPC efforts both in India and worldwide. Here are a few basic facts: The OLPC project is based largely on Fedora (7 and 9) and runs on XO laptops that are powered by a 433MHz x86 Geode processor with 256 MB RAM. The laptop itself consumes a max of 8 watts. There are approx 600,000 OLPC XO laptops in the field with children worldwide - the next generation - with 55,000 laptops shipping out each month. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? ;-) I will be in Mumbai until the 26th. If there is any interest, I'd be happy to meet/present on the project, its approach, the role of FOSS, etc. Ping me on or offlist. I'm also copying Amit Gogna of Reliance who has worked with this project in India and has been instrumental in the first pilot study. Maybe some of you can connect with him. cheers, Sameer -- Dr. Sameer Verma, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Information Systems San Francisco State University San Francisco CA 94132 USA http://verma.sfsu.edu/ http://opensource.sfsu.edu/

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[Fwd: [ILUG-Cochin.org] National Conference on Free Software]
by Sudhir Gandotra 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Free Software . Free Knowledge . Free Humanity Hon. Minister for Education, Govt of Kerala Sri. M A Baby inaugurates the organising committee office at the Computer Centre (CIRM) in Cochin University of Science and Technology. Time : 9.30 AM on 24-10-2008 Monday. Venue : Computer Centre (CIRM) CUSAT. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FREE SOFTWARE 15th & 16th NOVEMBER, 2008 Venue: CUSAT CAMPUS, KOCHI INAUGURATION Sri. V. S. ACHUTHANANDAN Chief Minister of Kerala Organising Committee Chief Patron Justice. V R Krishnaiyer (Former Judge Supreme Court) Patrons Dr. Gangan Prathap, VC, CUSAT Smt. Mercy Williams, Mayor Sri. K Chandran Pillai, Hon. MP Rajyasabha Sri. Sebastian Paul, Hon. MP Loksabha Sri. Thomas K V, Hon. MLA Sri. Yusuf A M, Hon. MLA Chairman Sri. Dinesh Mani, Hon. MLA General Convener Sri. Joy Job Kulavelil, Syndicate Member, CUSAT ORGANISERS Cochin University of Science & Technology IT@SCHOOL Project, Govt. of Kerala Appropriate Technology Promotion Society, Ernakulam Open Software Solutions Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd. Kochi For more information ---------------------->http://nfm2008.atps.in/ -- Althaf K Backer Cochin University of Science and Technology Department of Computer Science Kochin-21

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Re: [ILUG-BOM] visiting Mumbai and OLPC
by Sameer Verma 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 12:47 AM, -- Nicholas <nichalp(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > > I was referred to this group by someone, so this is a shot in the dark > :-) I am not sure if any of you are involved in OLPC efforts both in > India and worldwide. Here are a few basic facts: The OLPC project is > based largely on Fedora (7 and 9) and runs on XO laptops that are > powered by a 433MHz x86 Geode processor with 256 MB RAM. The laptop > itself consumes a max of 8 watts. There are approx 600,000 OLPC XO > laptops in the field with children worldwide - the next generation - > with 55,000 laptops shipping out each month. Sounds like fun, doesn't > it? ;-) > > Don't worry about shots in the dark :) You have netted quite a few fish. I > have visited the OLPC office at MIT, at Cambridge, MA in 2006, and have > closely interacted with Samuel > on content. I'm curious about the project status. They were supposed to > release it in December 2006. How successful is the project till date? > > --Nicholas > > > Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download > Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php Hi Nicholas, Success is subjective ;-) However, considering that the outfit is about 26 people + volunteers, the fact that they shipped about 600k laptops in one year is success in my opinion. Most of the deployment reports are up on http://wiki.laptop.org/ Look for Peru, Uruguay, Mongolia, etc. A page with deployment details are up at What's needed is awareness that the laptop is not just another cheap laptop. There is a complete learning philosophy that underlies the project, where it allows the XO to be a simple laptop to surf the web, read e-books, etc. but can also switch over into an overdrive of sorts and become a collaborative platform. For instance you can use a word processor on two XOs and write a letter together, in real time. Think of it as an IM within a word processor type deal. Additionally, you can do this without being on the Internet, because the XOs talk to each other over Wi-Fi in a mesh or peer-to-peer mode. The Wi-Fi usually works across 700+ feet. We've run links across 2000 feet in San Francisco, and a guy in Australia has run links across 2km. It is difficult to explain these features to grown-ups who are conditioned to computers; they've never seen anything like it. Children are a lot more receptive. In their minds, everything is new and discoverable. In my professional opinion, this project is perhaps one of the most innovative IT projects *ever*. The best part is that a good proportion of its success relies on communities and contributors. Meritocracy at its best. cheers, Sameer -- Dr. Sameer Verma, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Information Systems San Francisco State University San Francisco CA 94132 USA http://verma.sfsu.edu/ http://opensource.sfsu.edu/

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