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Can you help us out with the SFD website?
by Robert Schumann 21 May '08

21 May '08

Hi SFD'ers, We're looking for a volunteer to help overhaul the look-and-feel of the Software Freedom Day website <http://softwarefreedomday.org/>. The website is looking a little dated (yes, I know, the date still says 2007 for reasons beyond our control at the moment) but we're hoping to change that in the very near future, to coincide with the launch of registrations this year (currently scheduled for sometime in the first half of May). The person we're looking for will have one or more of the following - familiarity with Moin wiki, and particularly with designing themes for Moin - skill with CSS, including making pages that are standards-compliant, internationalised, accessible and (if that wasn't enough) cross-browser - enough time to complete this task within the next ten days Note that we are not aiming to re-invent the wheel; our first task will be to identify an existing Moin theme that we can adapt to our purposes (but still make it look distinctive). We already have someone who can produce whatever size or shape logos and related SFD graphics you require - your remit will be the CSS (plus a little python/HTML). And your reward will be fame within the community of Software Freedom Day! Feel free to reply on- or off-list (depending on the relevance of your reply to the rest of the world). Thanks, Robert.

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when your pc gets sick!!!
by devesh 05 May '08

05 May '08

Hi, Well, it's not possible to keep your machine(pc) working(fit) always....someday,sometime comes when you said "no way!!!" ;) So why don't you try TuxGuru ? More info : http://tuxguru.sourceforge.net/info.htm http://tuxguru.sourceforge.net Cheers, Devesh. ------------------------------ * TuxGuru's Rescue Tablet!!!* * (thetuxguru(a)gmail.com)* 1. Introduction 2. What's TuxGuru's Rescue Tablet? 3. How to download? 4. How to burn iso image? 5. How to use this bootable Cd? 6. Some Tips and Tricks :) ------------------------------ *1. Introduction* This project aims to make such Open Source modules or utilities (for Linux) by which any user can shoot any problem with or without having good technical knowledge/skills. *"I have been using Linux for a long time.I have faced so many technical problem and shoot those out. Again i faced more problems and resolved them. And again, I faced more problems. But at this stage, I found most of them are same problems and same repeated solutions for those. So this idea came in my mind, Shouldn't I make a troubleshooter. A troubleshooter which would be smart enough to resolve the problems based on some interaction between the user and the troubleshooter."* The Troubleshooter will work based on the answers given, and will present likely solutions & will ask further clarifying questions. *Naming :* TuxGuru = Tux + Guru o Tux symbolizes Linux (open source software) o Guru - a Hindi Word, which means 'Teacher' ( a person who understands the problems and suggests appropriate solutions) *2. What's TuxGuru's Rescue Tablet?* It is a part of the TuxGuru project.Tuxguru's Rescue tablet resolves many problems including Passwords,Grub,Backup,Recovery,Partition,Installations,etc. It is a mutli-bootable(dos/unix) disk having a large no. of trobleshooting scripts, softwares and packages.It is based on Fedora standard booting method and rescue environment, so can be used as 'Live' Cd. Moreover,it contains Hiren's BootCD 9.1 <http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd>and The All In One Boot Floppy <http://home.arcor.de/mschierlm/bootdisk/> which make this Rescue Tablet more 'powerful'. *3. How to download?* You can get TuxGuru's Rescue Tablet beta release from here.<http://tuxguru.sourceforge.net> *4. How to burn iso image?* Just download the iso image from the above mentioned link and use your favorite cd/dvd burner to burn this image. If you use Linux, can use : K3b <http://k3b.plainblack.com/> or Insert your cd/dvd in CD/DVD-ROM and type in terminal : * cdrecord -v -pad speed=1 dev=0,0,0 tuxguru-beta.iso * *5. How to use this bootable Cd?* After burning your CD/DVD, just insert into your CD/DVD-ROM and reboot your pc.You will see a menu as your pc will boot up,from there you can easily explore this Rescue Tablet.For more info,use its manual<#119a08ad8450c2c1_119a087253512d75_119a07e49d56070c_>(coming soon!!!). *6. Some Tips and Tricks :)* i) - If you want to recover your windows(admin) password. -- Boot your pc with this disk and choose Hiren's BootCd from menu.Go to sub-menu and choose password/registry changer and follow the instructions given on screen.It will reset your windows password. ii) - How to resolve any grub boot-loader problem or re-installation of Grub Boot Loader -- Boot your machine with this disk and choose *'Run TuxGuru's Rescue Disk'*and follow the instructions.It will leave you on terminal (#-prompt).Type *'tuxguru'* and choose *'Install BootLoader'* from the menu.Just wait for 4-5 Sec. and restart your machine with new Grub :). iii ) - How to change Linux Root Password? -- On the #-prompt, just type *'passwd'* ,it will ask you a new Root password,just enter and confirm your new Root password. *Contact me : * Send Feedback & bugs to - thetuxguru(a)gmail.com ------------------------------

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Re: [SFD-discuss] when your pc gets sick!!!
by devesh 30 Apr '08

30 Apr '08

Hi, I just used Hiren's image(to make this CD more useful)....I have nothing to do with it.My focus is on Linux Troubleshooting.So if is there any serious issue let me know about it? regards, devesh.

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Retailer advertisements
by Peter Ruwoldt 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

An idea that has been floated for SFD is to have an eeePC available for people to play with. The thought is to approach a local retailer for a loan of one for the day in return for some sort of advertising for that retailer at the event. Would this be seen as appropriate and in the spirit of the event? -- Free and Open education for all Peter Ruwoldt Grant High School Hosking Avenue MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290 P. 08 87263128 F. 08 87250173 ruwoldtp(a)granths.sa.edu.au http://ruwoldtp.googlepages.com/

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Supporting schools to host SFD events in 2008
by Peter Ruwoldt 27 Apr '08

27 Apr '08

Hi One of our objectives for 2008 is to better support schools to host Software Freedom Day events. For schools already making use of FOSS, it is a great way to help their community understand what and why they are doing this and to involve their FOSS communities in the process. I would like to start some conversations about this so that we can better understand how to help schools participate and to share stories, resources and experience. If you're want you could put your ideas straight onto the SFD wiki <http://softwarefreedomday.org/Resources_to_support_schools> http://softwarefreedomday.org/Resources_to_support_schools Cheers Peter -- Free and Open education for all Peter Ruwoldt Grant High School Hosking Avenue MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290 P. 08 87263128 F. 08 87250173 ruwoldtp(a)granths.sa.edu.au http://ruwoldtp.googlepages.com/

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Re: [SFD-discuss] Software Freedom Day 2008!
by Girish Shukla 20 Apr '08

20 Apr '08

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM, <sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org> wrote: > Pia Waugh : > > Hi everyone! > > > > The time has come to start planning your Software Freedom Day event for > 2008! > > We will be opening registrations in mid May and increasing the number > of team > > packs (shirts, CDs, balloons and such) to 300, so make sure you keep an > eye out > > and register as soon as you can! We have a new board with new members > (details > > at http://softwarefreedomday.org/sfi). A warm welcome to Fred and > Peter! > > > > This years event will be September 20th, 2008 (please ignore the header > of the > > website, it will be changed as soon as possible). > > [...] > Hi all, We look forward to celebrate SFD at Indore, India in 2008 for third consecutive year and improve the same. With best regards to all the members. Girish S. --

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San Lorenzo Valley, California, gears up for 2008
by Larry Cafiero 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Hi, all -- Last year, we celebrated Software Freedom Day in Felton, California (in the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County), and we are getting ready for the 2008 event. Prior to that, though, Felton will be observing Lindependence 2008, an event where people in the town will have the option from July 4 (Independence Day in the U.S.) to July 11 to use GNU/Linux distros and FOSS programs. More information on Lindependence 2008 can be found here: http://faq.fixedbylinux.com-a.googlepages.com/lindependence2008-bringinglin… [Yes, that's a little long for a Web address -- our new site should be up in the next few days.] All of which is to say that we should be cruising into September with an interested group of folks who will be new Linux users. I look forward to working with you all going forward to Software Freedom Day 2008. Larry Cafiero HeliOS Solutions West "Bringing FOSS to the Redwoods" 6116 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018 831-335-7303

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Short delay in announcing winners for SFD competition
by Pia Waugh 19 Apr '08

19 Apr '08

Hi all, my apologies, we have a very short delay in announcing the SFD competition winners. It will be done over the weekend, so stay tuned! :) Cheers, Pia Software Freedom International

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Software Freedom Day 2008!
by Pia Waugh 15 Apr '08

15 Apr '08

Hi everyone! The time has come to start planning your Software Freedom Day event for 2008! We will be opening registrations in mid May and increasing the number of team packs (shirts, CDs, balloons and such) to 300, so make sure you keep an eye out and register as soon as you can! We have a new board with new members (details at http://softwarefreedomday.org/sfi). A warm welcome to Fred and Peter! This years event will be September 20th, 2008 (please ignore the header of the website, it will be changed as soon as possible). Last years event ================ Last year we had an amazing event, with over 330 teams from over 90 countries. There were around 3000 participants reaching over 40,000 members of the public. Around 40,000 FOSS CDs were handed out, including Ubuntu, the Open CD, Mandriva, Fedora, Kubuntu, Debian, Suse, Knoppix, and more! The SFD events including installations of FOSS, demonstrations, conferences, presentations, radio, courses, some even used the day to collect food for disadvantaged families! The three events that won "best 2007 SFD event" were FOSS Nepal Community, SFD Nicaragua 2007 Team & Beijing Software Freedom Day (China). Congratulations all! Their event reports can be found here http://softwarefreedomday.org/Competition2007/Winners. Last year a lot of universities participated, however some schools also got involved, which was great to see. Loads of user groups always get involved to help get the word out about Software Freedom. There was excellent media coverage from many teams in many languages so great job everyone! Planning ======== The Software Freedom International team have been getting everything on track for Software Freedom Day 2008. Firstly thank you to you all for your great ideas and feedback from last year. It has helped us create a plan for this year which should see Software Freedom Day grow even more, particularly in the education sector. We will be providing more resources to teams, including a DVD with video and presentation content that teams can use or mashup on the day. We'll also be providing the OpenDisc (the new Open CD project) and more resources to teams such as artwork, templates and other useful resources. We hope that you all put stuff on the wiki to share with other teams and start emailing the list with your ideas and lessons learnt. We are hoping to have over 500 teams participate in Software Freedom Day 2008, and we should all try to reach a grand total of 100,000 members of the public! Start thinking about what is the most appropriate way to take Software Freedom to your community. Perhaps it is a stall at a festival, perhaps a computer literacy course using FOSS, perhaps some presentations at a local school or university. Get ideas for your SFD event planning from the Start Guide here http://softwarefreedomday.org/StartGuide. As per an email late last year, we are keen to get more translations of SFD content and information. We are in the process of setting up some infrastructure to facilitate this so stay tuned for more information about translations. New infrastructure ================== We are in the process of setting up new infrastructure as we migrate to a new hosting environment donated by Linode (http://linode.com/). This will increase our control over the SFD website and mailing lists such that we can avoid downtime, and also add new functionality. In the short term we will be doing a site redesign, a moin moin upgrade (the wiki), and some mailing list migration. We'll make sure this is as seamless as possible for you all. We are going to make reporting and registering much easier this year, with a few changes including a world map as the mechanism to find events rather than a list by continent. This will mean team pages will be http://softwarefreedomday.org/<teamname> rather than a really long URL as has been the case in the past. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions on this! We'll also be adding a "planet" to SFD, to aggregate blogs from our community, a new online shop and more to be announced soon. Thanks ====== Thank you to last years sponsors, to the rest of the SFI board, and finally, thank you to you all for helping take Software Freedom to the world! We are looking forward to seeing what teams come up with for next year, and we will be supporting you all as much as we can! Cheers, Pia -- Software Freedom Day 2007 http://softwarefreedomday.org/

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