Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread gajendra khanna
Ravikant happened to be attending the event, and I believe it's his choice what OS he wants to use. It is his choice to use the OS he wants. Whats more important is that he was using Firefox on Winblows which is very much a FOSS product. (for running the launched site). Free software is

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread Jeba Singh Emmanuel | जेबा सिंह ईम्म ेनुयेल
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 11:32 AM, gajendra khanna [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Ravikant happened to be attending the event, and I believe it's his choice what OS he wants to use. It is his choice to use the OS he wants. Whats more important is that he was using Firefox on Winblows which is very

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread shantanu goel
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM, Raj Mathur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday 22 Sep 2008, shantanu goel wrote: [snip] Now, instead of straightaway taking a call, my question is as to the why behind the particular pic in question. Is it because Linux was not able to fit the bill technically

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0530 Linux Lingam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] though the software being shown may be gpl or equivalent, and sarai's contributions to the foss community commendable, i think we must take a call in principle, on the use of proprietary software at any foss event

[ilugd] [X-Post] 2008 Sarai FLOSS fellowships call for proposals now closed.

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
(Please note the wide cross-posting, and trim follow-ups.) Hello, Thank you for all of the submissions to the call for proposals for the 2008 Sarai FLOSS fellowship programme, with ILUG-Delhi as technical partners. The response has been overwhelming, and we are wading through the submissions,

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread narendra sisodiya
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Gora Mohanty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0530 Linux Lingam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] though the software being shown may be gpl or equivalent, and sarai's contributions to the foss community commendable, i think we must

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:37:47 +0530 narendra sisodiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Gora Mohanty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0530 Linux Lingam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] though the software being shown may be gpl or equivalent,

Re: [ilugd] Software Freedom Day 2008, New Delhi, Photos

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:29:34 +0530 Linux Lingam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] still, wish audacity's mp3 codecs worked without that portaudio problem, (was it that?) so we could have done some live demos. maybe another time, maybe soon. Sorry, I should have checked audacity for sound issues,

Re: [ilugd] Software Freedom Day 2008, New Delhi, Photos

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
Hi, Forgot to mention this, but I have collected together the various links to photographs, and stories, and added them to: http://wiki.linux-delhi.org/cgi-bin/twiki/view/Main/SoftwareFreedomDayNotes There are also some haphazard notes there. Maybe someone can take a stab at organising these,

Re: [ilugd] Windblows on Software Freedom Day

2008-09-22 Thread narendra sisodiya
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 1:58 PM, Gora Mohanty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:37:47 +0530 narendra sisodiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Gora Mohanty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:42:19 +0530 Linux Lingam [EMAIL

[ilugd] Multimedia workshop

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
Hi, Various people have been kicking around the idea of a FLOSS multimedia workshop, and the Open g.is.s. folk are still interested in coming to Delhi. So, we have to decide on several things within the next 2-3 days. Please send any input by then: (a) Duration: The visiting folk want two

Re: [ilugd] Multimedia workshop

2008-09-22 Thread Swapnil Bhartiya
(b) Dates: Possible dates are: (i) Oct. 4/5 (ii) Oct. 11/12: The g.i.s.s. folk are currently expected then, but can conceivably be asked to come the previous weekend. I am OK with any Sunday, along with second Saturday. (c) Venue: Needs a decent sound set-up, as

Re: [ilugd] Multimedia workshop

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:26:08 +0530 Swapnil Bhartiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] Can we have some more specifics on what will be the focus. I would like to be there if they are going to share with us some info on FOSS tools to be used as 'production-quality' alternates to proprietary ones.

[ilugd] Lenovo Cutting On GNU/Linux PCs!

2008-09-22 Thread Swapnil Bhartiya
Have a look at this one: Ray Gorman, Lenovo says, What's changed is that customers will no longer be able to order Lenovo ThinkPadshttp://www.computerworld.com/action/inform.do?command=searchsearchTerms=Lenovo+ThinkPadand ThinkCentres with pre-installed Linux via the lenovo.com web site.

Re: [ilugd] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
(Please note the wide cross-posting, and trim follow-ups as appropriate.) Hi, This is a reminder that the last date for receiving applications for the senior FLOSS position at Sarai, CSDS, is midnight the coming Sun., 28th Sep., 2008. It might also be possible for us offer a junior-level

Re: [ilugd] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
(Please note the wide cross-posting, and trim follow-ups as appropriate.) Hi, This is a reminder that the last date for receiving applications for the senior FLOSS position at Sarai, CSDS, is midnight the coming Sun., 28th Sep., 2008. It might also be possible for us offer a junior-level

Re: [ilugd] Lenovo Cutting On GNU/Linux PCs!

2008-09-22 Thread Arun Khan
On Monday 22 Sep 2008, Swapnil Bhartiya wrote: Not a good sign... Does it matter? There is plenty of competition. The company that ensures their hardware is compatible with Linux will attract the most buyers from the open source camp. 2nd tier companies like e.g. ASUS see the value and

[ilugd] Barcamp Mumbai on 4th - 5th October at IIT Bombay

2008-09-22 Thread narendra sisodiya
- Forwarded message -- Hello, I hope you all are doing great. Like earlier, we are coming out with BarcampMumbai 4 . Barcamp http://www.barcamp.org/ as you would know is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an

Re: [ilugd] Lenovo Cutting On GNU/Linux PCs!

2008-09-22 Thread Gaurav Mishra
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 6:11 PM, Arun Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday 22 Sep 2008, Swapnil Bhartiya wrote: Not a good sign... Does it matter? There is plenty of competition. The company that ensures their hardware is compatible with Linux will attract the most buyers from the open

Re: [ilugd] Lenovo Cutting On GNU/Linux PCs!

2008-09-22 Thread narendra sisodiya
can`t recall the source but dell is putting there linux based pc`s soon in india, Not sure if they already did http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/laptop-vostro-a860?c=ukcs=ukbsdt1l=ens=bsd

Re: [ilugd] Lenovo Cutting On GNU/Linux PCs!

2008-09-22 Thread Swapnil Bhartiya
can`t recall the source but dell is putting there linux based pc`s soon in india, Not sure if they already did Thanks and Regards Gaurav Mishra Thats one of such sources. http://www.efytimes.com/efytimes/fullnews.asp?edid=28450 Swapnil ___ ilugd

[ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread sumit...left d stone age.....
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Re: [ilugd] Software Freedom Day 2008, New Delhi, Photos

2008-09-22 Thread Swapnil Bhartiya
Hello I want details of event held on that day (software Freedom Delhi ) I will try to write a piece for LINUX For You magazine covering the event. Regards Swapnil ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread Gaurav Mishra
Holy OMG ...This goes as the weirdest email in ILUGD history -- Thanks and Regards Gaurav Mishra Linux User #348873 http://gauravmishra.info/blog When i can run , i will run , When i can walk , i will walk, When i can crawl , i will crawl. But i will not stop moving forward

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread Swapnil Bhartiya
Holy OMG ...This goes as the weirdest email in ILUGD history I though it was some highly secure, encrypted message from Mars sent by some aliens. Who is Ballu here ;-) Swapnil ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread shantanu goel
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Swapnil Bhartiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy OMG ...This goes as the weirdest email in ILUGD history I though it was some highly secure, encrypted message from Mars sent by some aliens. Who is Ballu here ;-) If anyone of you watch Prison Break, then you'd

Re: [ilugd] Multimedia workshop

2008-09-22 Thread नितिन जसवाल { Nitin Jaswal}
4/5th is fine by me. ~NJ On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 3:32 PM, Gora Mohanty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:26:08 +0530 Swapnil Bhartiya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] Can we have some more specifics on what will be the focus. I would like to be there if they are going to

[ilugd] World's most helpful Gre Tool (Open Source, of course!!)

2008-09-22 Thread devesh
Hi All, If this link is not helpful to you, please don't reply; http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~arvindn/gretools/ Cheers, Devesh. ___ ilugd mailinglist -- ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd Archives at:

[ilugd] Linux Introduction class for ELCOT Laptop users

2008-09-22 Thread Shrinivasan T
Friends. The laptop provided by ELCOT is preloaded with OpenSuse and Ubuntu linux. But most of the people dont know how to use them. They struggle a lot little little things like bluetooth, installing apps, games, etc It will be so nice, if we give a one day seminar on ow to use linux for all

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread devesh
Holy OMG ...This goes as the weirdest email in ILUGD history I though it was some highly secure, encrypted message from Mars sent by some aliens. Who is Ballu here ;-) Oh, yes i can recognize this alien language...hi ballu bhai kya hal hai .. Well i cannot say exactly, but it looks like a

Re: [ilugd] Linux Introduction class for ELCOT Laptop users

2008-09-22 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:16:15 +0530 Shrinivasan T [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends. The laptop provided by ELCOT is preloaded with OpenSuse and Ubuntu linux. But most of the people dont know how to use them. They struggle a lot little little things like bluetooth, installing apps,

[ilugd] Fwd: Serious e1000e driver issue in SLE 11 Beta 1

2008-09-22 Thread Raj Mathur
[Forwarding without prejudice] -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: Fw: Serious e1000e driver issue in SLE 11 Beta 1 Date: Tuesday 23 Sep 2008 From: Sanjeev K Gupta [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Raj, I am no longer subscribed to ILUGD, can you please forward if not yet

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread rajnish kumar
On 9/23/08, devesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy OMG ...This goes as the weirdest email in ILUGD history I though it was some highly secure, encrypted message from Mars sent by some aliens. Who is Ballu here ;-) Oh, yes i can recognize this alien language...hi ballu bhai kya hal

[ilugd] Unsubscribe

2008-09-22 Thread Sanjiv Kejariwal
Unsubscribe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rajnish kumar Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:55 AM To: The Linux-Delhi mailing list Subject: Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai On 9/23/08, devesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy OMG

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread Raj Mathur
On Tuesday 23 Sep 2008, rajnish kumar wrote: [snip] I think as per as i concern Hindi is not a language of aliens if some one think that it is, then obviously all Indian's are aliens. s/all Indians/all Hindi-speaking Indians/ We /do/ have 14+ official languages, you know? -- Raju -- Raj

Re: [ilugd] hi ballu bhai kya hal hai

2008-09-22 Thread rajnish kumar
On 9/23/08, Raj Mathur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday 23 Sep 2008, rajnish kumar wrote: [snip] I think as per as i concern Hindi is not a language of aliens if some one think that it is, then obviously all Indian's are aliens. s/all Indians/all Hindi-speaking Indians/ We /do/