How about FOSS in local governments? On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 4:12 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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 > -- David Tacasa Asuncion, Jr. website keeper, forever linux newbie, BUM extraordinaire Linux User # 406430 http://counter.li.org/ GPG: 0A024BC0
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