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The Ubuntu Manual Project just released "Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04" it is free to download Ubuntu Linux Tutorial/book/manual Site could be found h3r3 .
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Free Technology Academy 2011 Programme available
The Free Technology Academy does not only continue after the initial period supported by the EC's Lifelong Learning Programme, we also expand the number of courses available! We hope to keep growing and are working towards a complete International Masters Programme. In this newsletter the tentative programme for 2011, our discount policies, news on the fascinating lecture by Jon 'maddog' Hall and an introduction to our future plans. == 1. FTA Programme 2011 == The Free Technology Academy offers three rounds of courses in 2011. Registrations for these courses are now open! The programme is tentative and subject to changes. Should a module be cancelled by the FTA, tuition fees will of course be fully refunded. In the following list you will find all the courses available: * The Concepts of Free Software & Open Standards * GNU/Linux Basic * GNU/Linux Advanced * Free Software Utilities * Network Technologies * Web Applications * Software Development * Implementation of ...
SaaS Software as a Service - Cloud Computing -
Richard Stallman has his view on SaaS (Software as a Service) and sometimes marketed as Cloud Computing. he sees SaaS is worse than proprietary software Richard wrote an essay on these points h3r3 Video of Richard Stallman could be found b3low
Malta Government Prefers Open Source
The Government of Malta has issued a new directive instructing all of its agencies to give preference to the use of open source software (OSS) throughout government. According to the directive, Malta will adopt free software using the definition set by the Free Software Foundation (FSF) and it says that, "Where it is not possible to make use of OSS in the implementation of solutions, appropriate evidence shall be made available." Only open source software that is available in English and at least one other European language will be considered. The directive says that if translation into Maltese is required then the Government of Malta Open Source End User Group (Moseug) should be consulted. Additionally, preference should be given to software available on the Open Source Observatory and Repository (OSOR) at OSOR.eu. The Maltese Government hopes to reduce costs by encouraging its departments use of open source and says that it also hopes to share more applica...
Open Source Cross Platform Cyber Cafe Management System
A very good Cyber Cafe Management System that is Open Source and Cross platform is called "Mkahawa" Project Site is h3r3 it has a free mode, which i see it suitable for School Lab administration as well as Cyber cafe Some Screenshote are below: Client login Screen Messages from Administrator List View of Terminals Cashing and Products Features of this Free and Open Source Cyber Cafe Management system are below: Session Management ( Feature Requests) * Session Start, Stop, Pause * Timeout Settings Timer * Client Seat/Session Swapping * Count Up/Down Timer * Configurable Blocker Image * Post-paid / Prepaid modes Server Functionality ( Feature Requests) * View Client status in real time * View Client status in colored icons * View Instant Status list * Session Cost Cashi...
Project Manager needed for FOSSFA
Free and Open Source Software for Africa has a vacancy for Project Manager. Details are found on FOSSFA Site link is h3r3 and the details quoted from FOSSFA Web Site" FOSSFA is looking for an enthusiastic African, currently living in Africa to serve the Foundation as Project Manager. Here are the Terms of Reference Location for FOSSFA project Manager is preferably Accra, Ghana. Manager may however opt to work from his or her home base. TERM: 12 months of initial contract. Renewable GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A. LEADERSHIP 1. Provide management and support for all FOSSFA projects 2. Support administrative and logistical preparations towards Idlelo 5. 3. Ensure that meaningful benchmarks are established, tracked for each FOSSFA project and revised as appropriate 4. Implement and evaluate an action plan based on the approved strategic goals and opportunities. 5. Draft and present activity reports of FOSSFA projects and all received project monies B. MANAGEMEN...
FOSSFA and After Idlelo Media Storm
After a very successful Idlelo4 in Accra-Ghana, FOSSFA success is discussed everywhere. Taking FOSSFA as a successful case study on how to go Open Source the pragmatic approach in a community driven efforts FOSSFA Media articles are compiled by Nnenna, FOSSFA Chair Person and Nnenna.org Founder: Quoted" http://www.ghanabusinessnews. com/2010/05/13/kofi-annan- centre-hosts-international- ict-conference/ http://www.networkworld.com/ community/node/61953 http://atelier.rfi.fr/ profiles/blogs/la-cote- divoire-numerique-1?xg_source= activity http://www.zdnet.com/blog/ open-source/can-open-source- liberate-africa/6609 http://www.facebook.com/album. php?aid=171893&id=513723363&l= 24dd37a3d8 http://news.abidjan.net/ article/?n=365248 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ technology/8711264.stm http://people.gnome.org/~ fherrera/blog/accra.html http://www.champion.com.ng/ index.php?news=32201 http://www.bbc.co.uk/ programmes/p007qdv9 http://www.chisimba.com/index. php?mod...