Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
Pratul Kalia said on Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 03:30:53PM +0530,: But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. What I suggest you to make a demo in video format which can be used in Linux... This is what I am against. Promoting one thing is different from using it as a tool. I do not quite get point of this thread. What is it there requiring use of non-free (as in freedom) applications for promoting freedom? If you cannot practise what you preach, you are hypocrite. I know those are harsh words, but -- Mahesh T. Pai || http://[paivakil|fizzard].blogspot.com A: Because it fouls the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet and in e-mail? ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
[ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
Date : 16 Jan 2011 {Sunday}
Time : 1 pm to 6pm
Venue : To be decided.
I request IIT Delhi guys like Alok Arul Abhishek to start working on
booking the room/seminar hall as This can be done in IITDelhi. in Last
discussion everybody talked about IITD/JNU etc.
IF there are good venue like Vkendra or Vkendra is ready to give another
venue then, Lets do it.
Fees : FREE of COST
Purpose : Same as previous. Talk , Discuss, Participate, Present, Show your
current work and involvement in FOSS. not a fix guidelines but it is open.
Infact parallel room should be available for those who just want to see face
and discuss or just a social gathering.
ADD, modify the purpose guidelines.
Restriction of Meetup :
* Do not promote non-free, non-foss
* Do not promote non-standards aka close standards
* Do not promote software patents
* Do not promote DRM
* I request you not to have debate or flamewar on these restrictions.
Because these guidelines says you can bring you MAC PC or nokia mobile, but
you cannot says, USE this as a speaker..
* NO debate for this section.
Talks :
1) Please select your topic of presentation or discussion or sharing. It can
be anything like if you install GNU/Linux and what he felt and how you fix
problem or just a share like I went to this ATM and that is Linux based Or
your college project where other can put expert comments Or just what you
would like to tell.
You have good amount of time, appx 15-20 days, Please prepare and make a
good presentation and let other also do same and have a another successful
meetup.
Facebook page - not a compulsion, but you may RSVP if you are attending,
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176363505731852
You can create event page on other social medium too.
Suggestions :
+Please put your 'constructive' suggestions ! Thanks +
Pics of previous meetup -
http://lug-iitd.posterous.com/pics-of-delhi-foss-geek-meetup-26-dec-2010
http://lug-iitd.posterous.com/post-event-photos-of-evening-hangout-and-soci
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Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 2:50 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: Restriction of Meetup : * Do not promote non-free, non-foss * Do not promote non-standards aka close standards * Do not promote software patents * Do not promote DRM * I request you not to have debate or flamewar on these restrictions. Because these guidelines says you can bring you MAC PC or nokia mobile, but you cannot says, USE this as a speaker.. * NO debate for this section. Even though you requested a no debate, I will still say this. I digress. Some of my favorite open source projects are on OS X. IMHO there should be no restriction on the platform being used. Open source has nothing to do with choice of platform or programming language. If that's the case, let's disallow all FOSS contributions coming in from people using a closed system. Makes no sense, right? Regards Pratul -- dum vivimus, vivamus pratul == lut4rp http://pratul.in ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: [...] Yes, I never said, you cannot show those code, even I am agree with Windows application which are application , Use any platform 1) but in demo, you cannot promote non-free things. like windows mac etc 2) We will try our best to recompile the app on Linux platform. But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. Why??? What if I am using Openoffice on Windows or Mac? ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Pratul Kalia pra...@pratul.in wrote: On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 2:50 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: Restriction of Meetup : * Do not promote non-free, non-foss * Do not promote non-standards aka close standards * Do not promote software patents * Do not promote DRM * I request you not to have debate or flamewar on these restrictions. Because these guidelines says you can bring you MAC PC or nokia mobile, but you cannot says, USE this as a speaker.. * NO debate for this section. Even though you requested a no debate, I will still say this. I digress. Some of my favorite open source projects are on OS X. Yes, I never said, you cannot show those code, even I am agree with Windows application which are read it as , which are FOSS application , Use any platform You can show your FOSS work on any platform but Laptop which is going to be connected with Projector must be having Linux distro on it. I do not know how you manage it. You can still Show pdf/odp files, video files etc for demo. Purpose of meetup and showing your work will be solved using Linux distro connected to Projector. But as a Strict rule, MAC and Windows Laptop/PC cannot be connected to Projector. 1) but in demo, you cannot promote non-free things. like windows mac etc 2) We will try our best to recompile the app on Linux platform. But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. What I suggest you to make a demo in video format which can be used in Linux... Agains, this is not the exact guidelines, we need to work and follow best thing. IMHO there should be no restriction on the platform being used. Open source has nothing to do with choice of platform or programming language. If that's the case, let's disallow all FOSS contributions coming in from people using a closed system. Makes no sense, right? Regards Pratul -- ┌─┐ │Narendra Sisodiya │http://narendrasisodiya.com └─┘ -- ┌─┐ │Narendra Sisodiya │http://narendrasisodiya.com └─┘ ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Nandeep Mali n9986.m...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: [...] Yes, I never said, you cannot show those code, even I am agree with Windows application which are application , Use any platform 1) but in demo, you cannot promote non-free things. like windows mac etc 2) We will try our best to recompile the app on Linux platform. But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. Why??? What if I am using Openoffice on Windows or Mac? But OOO is available in Linux too. While meetup, one dedicated Laptop will be connected to Projector which will be having all the software you need. I think that is good enough.. What you says ? -- ┌─┐ │Narendra Sisodiya │http://narendrasisodiya.com └─┘ ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Nandeep Mali n9986.m...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Pratul Kalia pra...@pratul.in wrote: [...] Even though you requested a no debate, I will still say this. I digress. Some of my favorite open source projects are on OS X. IMHO there should be no restriction on the platform being used. Open source has nothing to do with choice of platform or programming language. If that's the case, let's disallow all FOSS contributions coming in from people using a closed system. Makes no sense, right? Correcto. Then we should stop using Acer/HP/Dell and all other laptops who don't release the schematics of their motherboard/hardware. Let us stop using HTC/Nokia/Samsung/LG whose mobile phone schematics are not released. Heck, I can't use my watch then. XD There are two things.. 1) something we can ! 2) something we should should include many things which need to be done. Also, I am not sure why mention the city at all. Instead of Delhi/NCR/Bikaner Geek Meetup why can't it be FOSS Geek Meetup in Delhi? Aha, Good one.. Lets other vote for this.. we can use this too.. All in all, why does anything matter at all? Let just meet and let us all show off our work to each other and be geeky? :'( +1+1+1+1 We would love to hear your recent work what you have done with Arduino and that LCD screen :) I love that project. Not so happy Regards n9986 -- ┌─┐ │Narendra Sisodiya │http://narendrasisodiya.com └─┘ ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: 1) but in demo, you cannot promote non-free things. like windows mac etc Agree with this. 2) We will try our best to recompile the app on Linux platform. You can't possibly do that. Forget it. But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. What I suggest you to make a demo in video format which can be used in Linux... This is what I am against. Promoting one thing is different from using it as a tool. Agains, this is not the exact guidelines, we need to work and follow best thing. The best thing is to not think too much about this. Meet up, talk, work, have fun. If you start getting specific, you'll have a tough time charting everything out. That's all I have to say. Thanks Pratul -- dum vivimus, vivamus pratul == lut4rp http://pratul.in ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
Re: [ilugd] Delhi/NCR FOSS Geek meetup - 16 Jan 2011
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Pratul Kalia pra...@pratul.in wrote: On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: 1) but in demo, you cannot promote non-free things. like windows mac etc Agree with this. 2) We will try our best to recompile the app on Linux platform. You can't possibly do that. Forget it. But using Windows for showing pdf presentation is not acceptable. What I suggest you to make a demo in video format which can be used in Linux... This is what I am against. Promoting one thing is different from using it as a tool. India is the only country where some geek meetup takeplace with showing windows and doc presentations says use OpenSource we , we all do not want such type of meetup in Delhi... Things can be avoided... We will solve these problems when they will come but as of now, we can atleast agree for promotion of non-free stuff, non-standards, sw patents, DRM are restricted... laptop which we will connect to Projector will be containing GNU/Linux Distro Agains, this is not the exact guidelines, we need to work and follow best thing. The best thing is to not think too much about this. Meet up, talk, work, have fun. If you start getting specific, you'll have a tough time charting everything out. ___ Ilugd mailing list Ilugd@lists.linux-delhi.org http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
