you can do a lot better than that using FOSS :)
On 5/23/08, AC Perdon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Topics on: > -SME application like billing system ex. jbilling > -How to start a business with opensource, like Opening a internet cafe all > powered by FOSS. > > -AC > > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 3:00 PM, Christian Masancay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> On 5/21/08, Rommel Asibal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > agree with eric... >> > its all in the details... >> > stuff like... >> > >> > * doing simple things like configuring your wireless network >> > >> > * steps in setting up editors like eclipse, etc so they work >> > >> > * examples in using gimp >> > >> > * changing your keymap to dvorak (hihihi) >> > >> > * using linux to dominate the world >> > >> > >> > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM, eric pareja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> wrote: >> > > hi ryan, >> > > >> > > i think gabriel's point is not just knowing what he can try out, but >> > > rather, he is suggesting topics for possible presentations during a >> > > meet up. we can easily find out the equivalents of proprietary >> > > software in the free software world using <insert name of preferred >> > > search engine here> but sometimes it takes actually seeing someone >> > > demonstrate using the software to us for it to click. show and tell. >> > > >> > > in the early days of plug, i recall doc mana demonstrating SAMBA, and >> > > dr. cito maramba and i discussing using PC NFS (on DOS) with Linux NFS >> > > servers at one of our meetings. >> > > >> > > we even had an interesting demonstration of Linux on a floppy as an X >> > > server! ;) [wait, i think that was at a smaller private meeting.] >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Ryan Ching <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> > > > Hi Gabriel, >> > > > >> > > > If you are looking for alternative for the two softwares: I would >> > suggest >> > > > GIMP for photoshop, they almost have the same set of features you >> > > > can >> > use. >> > > > You can also try Blender for 3D images. For the editing tool, you >> could >> > try >> > > > eclipse IDE (this one I am using) or amaya or mozilla. >> > > > >> > > > Regards, >> > > > Ryan >> > > > >> > > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 1:57 PM, Gabriel H. Mercado >> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > > > wrote: >> > > >> >> > > >> The floor is now open for topics to discuss for our oncoming PLUG >> Meet. >> > > >> >> > > >> The idea of this thread is to compile possible topics to be >> discussed >> > > >> during the Meet. >> > > >> >> > > >> I am hoping to add at least 3 suggestions for 'Beginner', >> > 'Intermediate' >> > > >> and 'Advanced' categories. >> > > >> >> > > >> We will schedule these accordingly, along with venue. >> > > >> >> > > >> On a personal level, below is my problem that I'm hoping a PLUG >> > > >> Meet >> > will >> > > >> address (definitely in the 'Beginner' category): >> > > >> >> > > >> I wanna get rid of Windoze! But unfortunately, I'm way too set in >> > > >> my >> > ways >> > > >> and like most people don't have the time nor inclination to >> experiment. >> > My >> > > >> constantly used programs are: Homesite (a 'power' html / txt >> > > >> editor) >> > and >> > > >> PHOTOSHOP (which I love with all my heart). All I need someone to >> show >> > me a >> > > >> working practical alternative. I think this is all I need to make >> the >> > > >> switch. >> > > >> >> > > >> how bout you guys? >> > > >> >> > > >> Gary >> > > >> >> > >> > _________________________________________________ >> > Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List >> > http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug >> > Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph >> > >> >> >> Good afternoon, >> >> Topic Suggestion: "Discussion on business concepts for technical people". >> >> -- >> Sincerely yours, >> >> Cris Masancay >> _________________________________________________ >> Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List >> http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug >> Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph >> > > > > -- > AC Perdon > Registered GNU/Linux User #340122 > _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
