Blog :: 'PariveshaNa'

Ok, this post is dedicated to Shivu who has been blogging these days about GNU/Linux in Kannada explaining in simple language that caters to non-technical users. This work of his would be of immense value to the Kannada community in coming days.

Turns out that he's also reached a milestone on his English blog, reaching hundred posts that also have some very useful information. Congratulations, Shiv!

Photo: Kushal Das

"It was quite a silent protest kaNo. Very different kind of protest." - a friend who took part was mentioning on phone. Protest here usually is shouting slogans for most part, if not violent.

The protest organized by FSUG and FCI seems to have attracted a lot of deserved attention, despite the hurried execution.

The Hindu observed:

Holding placards which demand Document Freedom and ask for a national policy on this issue, the protesters label the recent document standard called OOXML — which was adopted by the International Standardisation Organisation on April 2 — a “banana standard.”

(Rest of the article is here.)

Kudos to the organizing team.

The Hindu carried a story about GNU/Linux Habba on April 16, 2008 (Page 2, Bangalore City).

Read the article here.

GNU/Linux Habba now has a website of its own. Visit:

habba.in

We believe that a dedicated website for this event that logs the activity might inspire more events like this. We intend to share the space on the website and showcase any GNU/Linux installation festivals happening in the state of Karnataka.

The photo gallery has been updated with photos of Volunteers meet held last week. The website would also be home for blogs by volunteers involved in the event, sharing their experience.

Here are some photos of yesterday's Volunteers meet for GNU/Linux Habba.

(click on the above thumbnail)

More about what was discussed and the preparations for the event on 26th coming up in another update!

Well, the initial set of volunteers planning GNU/Linux Habba have arranged a meet on Sunday at Bugle Rock Park, Basavanagudi to shortlist technical volunteers for the event.

Time:
3.00 PM

Drop in if you'd like to volunteer as well.

Mid-Day Bangalore carried a blurb about GNU/Linux Habba yesterday. Check the IT-Adda Column (Page 9) April 10, 2008.

A pdf copy of the page is available here.

Many thanks to the journalist friends at Mid-day for spreading the word and encouraging our team of volunteers.

For those of you reading this but do not know what GNU/Linux Habba is, please visit:
http://kannada.sampada.net/event/gnu-linux-habba-bengaluru

(for Kannada, check)
http://sampada.net/event/GNU-Linux-Habba