BOSS 2.0 Released
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| Finally our Indian Version of GNU/Linux is released on 17th September 2007 in
| the Connect 2007 program.
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http://bosslinux.in/boss-release
Just released and the site is barely responsive. Days ago, BOSS Linux was made
part of mandatory education in India (or parts of it).
Kaella 3.2DVD finale
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| Aucun bug majeur n'ayant été trouvé dans la 3.2RC1, elle devient la finale.
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http://kaella.linux-azur.org/
Recent:
BOSS in Linux from C-DAC
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| BOSS Linux was made specifically for the Indian environment, it consists of a
| pleasing desktop environment coupled with Indian language support and other
| packages that are most relevant for use in the government domain.
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http://youvibe.blogspot.com/2007/09/boss-in-linux-from-c-dac.html
BOSS Linux makes new users feel at home
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| First-time Linux users should find BOSS pretty usable; its selection of
| applications and ability to work with Bluetooth devices, mount other
| partitions on the disk, and share files across the network, out of the box,
| make it a good distro for first-time Linux users.
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http://www.linux.com/articles/60764
Free software made mandatory: IT practicals of SSLC Exam
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| The Director of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued orders making free
| software compulsory. It says Linux Operating System should be used for IT
| education in eighth, ninth and tenth standards.
|
| [...]
|
| For the purpose, fully Linuxbased text books have been prepared for standard
| X and Linux-based supplementary text books have been prepared for standard
| VIII and standard IX.
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http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEO20070916044016&Page=O&Headline=Free+software+made+mandatory%3A+IT+practicals+of+SSLC+Exam&Title=Thiruvananthapuram&Topic=0
http://tinyurl.com/34mrdp
Related:
BOSS Tarang 1.1 Review
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| BOSS Linux, based in India, is trying to be the first Linux
| distribution trying to support all official languages of India.
| It does also support English which is also being used more in
| that country.
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http://gnuman.com/distros/boss_tarang_1.1_review.html
Red Hat in talks with states for open source solution
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| The open source software business is gaining momentum in the country with
| governments keen on adopting this technology.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Red_Hat_in_talks_with_states_for_open_source_solution/rssarticleshow/2283777.cms
Time for a switch?
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| Linux is powerful, easy to use and free. Naturally, it’s becoming the
| Operating System of choice for many internet aficionados.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Pune_Times/Time_for_a_switch/articleshow/2257068.cms
Linux becoming visible on desktops
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| The Penguin (named Tux) is finally making inroads as an operating system (OS)
| on desktops too. While it has an over 20 per cent market share when we speak
| of servers in India, the free OS called Linux has just around 5 per cent
| market share in the country when it comes to desktops – the lion’s share
| going to Microsoft Windows.
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http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=293093&leftnm=8&subLeft=0&chkFlg=
Open Source - An Unstoppable Giant
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| Presently, surfing the internet portal, checking bank balance online, booking
| railway tickets, searching jobs, logging in to a matrimonial site, or paying
| insurance premiums is often done by the application of open source Linux
| operating system.
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http://www.cxotoday.com/India/News/Open-Source_-_An_Unstoppable_Giant/551-82455-911.html
Contest for students to hit upon real life solutions
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| The ‘Code for Freedom’ event, whose title derived from the independent
| spirit emblematic of the open source campaign, is aimed at involving
| students of at least 100 recognised colleges and universities.
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http://www.hindu.com/2007/08/19/stories/2007081953600500.htm
Open Source and the SMB
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| SMBs are getting attracted towards Linux-based servers. Menon says that over
| 70 percent of customers plan to implement Linux-based solutions in some
| manner in the next two years, and the awareness of Linux and its benefits are
| high in the SMB segment. He says, “Less restrictive licensing policies and
| the ability to bundle all the bits and pieces into one comprehensive package,
| instead of first selling the OS, and then charging for access licences and
| every small tool and add on facility is something that SMBs appreciate.”
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http://www.expresscomputeronline.com/20070730/opensource01.shtml
PC resellers strike against Microsoft in India
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| Stop harassment over piracy or we move to Linux...
|
| [...]
|
| "We have been approached by dealers in other states who are also
| being harassed by Microsoft," Randeri said. "If Microsoft does
| not cooperate, we will tell our dealers to migrate to Linux."
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http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/it-business/supplier-relations/news/index.cfm?newsid=3114
Laptop training for T. Nadu IAS officers
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| They were given orientation in Suse Linux and Windows XP operating
| systems, since the laptop computers were loaded with them and Suse
| Linum operating system was a new technology, an official press
| release here said.
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http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200707052027.htm
ELCOT's success story of Suse linux migration
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| Electronic Corporation of TamilNadu, India is the Information Technology
| arm of Government of TamilNadu, India. ELCOT is a fully owned Government
| Company. ELCOT migrated all its operations to suse linux OS within a
| period of 12 months. This video shares the success story of ELCOT in
| the suse linux migration (June 2007)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_g72GcaIdc
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