Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] [Wikimedia-in-mum] [Wikimedia-IN-PUN] Wiki India Conference
Why dont we make a DVD in the INdia related article from the [[:en:Wikipedia:WikiProject India]] regards On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Naveen Francis navee...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Shiju, My personal opinion is even if we fail to release a CD/DVD; i think should try make one. It will help to improve the quality of wikipedias. I think ultimate aim 'Wikipedia India Conference' is to improve the quality of contents in wikimedia projects. Other 'Wikipedia India Conference' will just a meetup. I am ready to help if anyone is starting this project . Thanks, Naveen Francis On 16 June 2011 09:38, Shiju Alex shijualexonl...@gmail.com wrote: How viable is to release a DVD in 60 days in all languages ? Not a good idea unless few language communities (at least 6-7) are ready for the selection, proof reading, verifying image licenses, and so on. Selection and creation of offline content is not at all a small task. Much effort is required for it. Also from each language community the support of at least 10 active contributors are required. As of now not many Indic language communities are ready for it. Also the exclusion of selected articles from inactive wikis is not a good idea when we are trying for public outreach. Another possible and easiest option would be releasing a Commons CD/DVD that contains copyleft images related to India. Malayalam wikimedians already done a test release of Commons images along with the Wikisource CD. The release of such a CD/DVD can be done with less effort. Shiju On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Naveen Francis navee...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, Is there any plan for a DVD of featured articles in all indic languages and articles by WP:IND (english wiki) ? Releasing DVD will help to increase quality of content in the wiki. Shiju/Santhosh, How viable is to release a DVD in 60 days in all languages ? On 12 June 2011 17:35, Outofindia outofin...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks. Sure! Let's have a small core Fund Raising team that discusses the options for fund raisingand we post updates to all others once we agree on something. Would like to know: 1. Is there a budget already? 2. Will this be fully or partially funded by anyone. 3. Are we raising funds for the Conference expenses or will we be raising funds for the Foundation. I have no views/preferences...just like to know so that when we approach possible sponsors we communicate correctly. The Starting Point should be: For The Conf Organising Committee to outline the schedule/programme and expected scale. I assume it is a 3 day Event Once we have that as a base document all other teams can get to work around that pale blue print. The Fund Raising Team will analyse all the fund raising opportunities around the programme and work from there. Harriet On 6/11/11, Ashwin Baindur ashwin.bain...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Harriet, Thanks for the very positive note from you. Looking forward to meeting you sometime. Thanks for the sage advice regarding funding. Looks like you have mentally become an organiser. We invite you to join the Fund-raising committee as it appears to be of keen interest to you. Warm regards, Ashwin Baindur -- On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Outofindia outofin...@gmail.com wrote: Count me in to support the Conference in Mumbai and hold the yet to be developed bidding processes for next year...there's no time to lose...Espcecially since we have dates from Jimmy Wales. Also FUND RAISING for the event should not be restricted to a particular group/city but all incoming funds should be directed to one person who heads the finance committee who has a Conference Accountthat is transparent. Fund raising, promoting the event and passing the word around should be everyone's effort. Warm regards Harriet from Mangalore! -- Harriet Vidyasagar www.outofindia.net www.womenofindia.net INDIA: 91-99011 66276 USA: 1-301-649-2240 ___ Wikimedia-IN-PUN mailing list wikimedia-in-...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-in-pun ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l -- Naveen Francis ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediaindia-l] Reminder:1st GLAM Event in Asia and Chapter Membership
Hiya, Just to remind everyone that this Saturday the Mumbai Community will be hosting the FIRST EVER GLAM EVENT IN ASIA (GLAM Creative Commons Workshop Mumbai 1). It is a matter of immense pride that Mumbai is the venue for this and all WikiMumbaikars are urged to come forward and attend this event. The venue is National College Auditorium, Bandra, timing 17:00 to 20:00 hours. The GLAM Creative Commons Workshop will feature a talk by Shri Shishir Jha, Project Lead of Creative Commons India. WikiPuneri Ashwin Baindur will be joining us from Pune. Also present will be Gautam K John, Secretary of WikiMedia Chapter (India). Those interested in taking up Membership of the chapter are requested to download and fill up the membership form. The membership fee payment (Rs.100/- annually) details are on the form - those wishing to pay by cheque may handover the cheque with their forms to Gautam in person on Saturday. Form: http://wiki.wikimedia.in/File:WikimediaChapterMembershipFormIndividualV1.pdf Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Kind Regards, User:AroundTheGlobe ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Request: Wikimedians with language skills needed to support for VA event in London on 16 July
hi Fae, I think User:AroundTheGlobe's suggestion would be great to get you people to help with the hosting/coaching people who'd like to edit in the South Asian languages in addition to the editathon. For people who cannot directly make it to London, I believe there is provision for e-volunteering as well. If you could elaborate on that, it'd be great. warm regards, Pradeep Mohandas ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
[Wikimediaindia-l] Wikimedia Foundation research
Dear Indian-language Wikipedians, I've been tasked with studying the history of the Hindi-language Wikipedia this summer for the Wikimedia Foundation. We're trying to find out what makes this Wikipedia unique. To do this I am also looking at the culture of other Indian-language Wikipedias to compare and contrast them with the Hindi Wikipedia. (This Wikipedia was chosen by the Foundation because the fellow -- me -- is a student of Hindi and Urdu rather than another Indian language.) I'll be traveling to India in July and August and would love to meet with some of you one-on-one. I'd also like to conduct email and/or skype interviews with anyone interested in this project. My aim to get the stories about why you do this, why you think it's important, and what your experience has been. The more people I talk to the more complete the final project, which will be published (in English) online will be. You can read more about the project here: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:WikiHistories_fellowship and, because this is Wikipedia, you're more than welcome to help edit the information on the charts herein. I'm just starting to learn my way around the Hindi Wikipedia (I've been a sometimes editor on the English Wikipedia for quite some time) so any nudges in the correct direction are more than appreciated. Thanks! I look forward to talking to some of you in the very near future. Patricia aka Cloudmessenger http://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/सदस्य:Cloudmessenger ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
[Wikimediaindia-l] Welcome to the FOSS India IRC Network.
Hi, The FOSS India Internet Relay Chat Network (irc.foss-india.org) is a communications network for friends,well wishers and community members of the Free Culture and Free/Open Source Movement in India. Come join us and have a wonderful and intellectually rewarding chat experience. Regards, -- Vivek Varghese Cherian (विवेक वर्गीस चेरियान) Senior System Administrator RHCSA #100-173-327 Member of USENIX,SAGE,LOPSA,EFF, FSF Associate. Website : http://www.vivekcherian.com Blog: http://www.vivekcherian.net Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekvc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vivek.v.cherian IRC: Vivek and ViveKVC on both Freenode and OFTC GPG Key fingerprint = 1EB1 0647 9574 18A3 40B5 8D74 F842 576B 3C2B 8538 ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Reminder:1st GLAM Event in Asia and Chapter Membership
Great going Mumbai folks ! Mumbai-Pune started its activities less than a year ago and have come up as one of the strongest city communities in India. Can you also send me a press release for the event as early as possible ? Regards Tinu Cherian On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 6:36 PM, wheredevelsd...@hotmail.com wrote: Hiya, Just to remind everyone that this Saturday the Mumbai Community will be hosting the FIRST EVER GLAM EVENT IN ASIA (GLAM Creative Commons Workshop Mumbai 1). It is a matter of immense pride that Mumbai is the venue for this and all WikiMumbaikars are urged to come forward and attend this event. The venue is National College Auditorium, Bandra, timing 17:00 to 20:00 hours. The GLAM Creative Commons Workshop will feature a talk by Shri Shishir Jha, Project Lead of Creative Commons India. WikiPuneri Ashwin Baindur will be joining us from Pune. Also present will be Gautam K John, Secretary of WikiMedia Chapter (India). Those interested in taking up Membership of the chapter are requested to download and fill up the membership form. The membership fee payment (Rs.100/- annually) details are on the form - those wishing to pay by cheque may handover the cheque with their forms to Gautam in person on Saturday. Form: http://wiki.wikimedia.in/File:WikimediaChapterMembershipFormIndividualV1.pdf Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday. Kind Regards, User:AroundTheGlobe ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Wikimedia Foundation research
Hi Patricia, Welcome to the Indian Community. We will look forward to your coming to Pune to discss Marathi Wikipedia. It would be convenient if you come at end July-early August as our local mr-WP champion, Mandar Kulkarni, will be out of the country till that time. In the meantime, I request Abhay Natu Mahitgar, who are out of India and subscribed to this list to kindly help you out with details of what is the largest Devanagari Wikipedia after Hindi. Warm regards, Ashwin Baindur -- On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 3:19 AM, Patricia Sauthoff 249...@soas.ac.ukwrote: Dear Indian-language Wikipedians, I've been tasked with studying the history of the Hindi-language Wikipedia this summer for the Wikimedia Foundation. We're trying to find out what makes this Wikipedia unique. To do this I am also looking at the culture of other Indian-language Wikipedias to compare and contrast them with the Hindi Wikipedia. (This Wikipedia was chosen by the Foundation because the fellow -- me -- is a student of Hindi and Urdu rather than another Indian language.) I'll be traveling to India in July and August and would love to meet with some of you one-on-one. I'd also like to conduct email and/or skype interviews with anyone interested in this project. My aim to get the stories about why you do this, why you think it's important, and what your experience has been. The more people I talk to the more complete the final project, which will be published (in English) online will be. You can read more about the project here: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:WikiHistories_fellowship and, because this is Wikipedia, you're more than welcome to help edit the information on the charts herein. I'm just starting to learn my way around the Hindi Wikipedia (I've been a sometimes editor on the English Wikipedia for quite some time) so any nudges in the correct direction are more than appreciated. Thanks! I look forward to talking to some of you in the very near future. Patricia aka Cloudmessenger http://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/सदस्य:Cloudmessenger ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l ___ Wikimediaindia-l mailing list Wikimediaindia-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaindia-l
