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SFD registration opened

by Frederic Muller - DFF

Hi! Just a soft announcement as we're slowly migrating to SSL and had a few issues with mixed content not appearing. So now registration seems to be ok and we're letting the discussion list know. If no issue is noted for the next 24 hours we'll make a formal announcement on the announce list tomorrow. Thank you all for your patience and support. Fred

Aug. 28, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] proposal: IRC vs Matrix

by Adonay Felipe Nogueira

I would stay clear from Riot.im probably. There are other Matrix clients, and also other service providers besides matrix.org. I'm not a Matrix user, but as far as I have researched, Riot.im requires non-free software. Although one has it available in F-Droid, it's not free/libre software for most people, so Riot.im free/libre software supporters would probably have to do double work: - Advertise for Matrix. - If advertising for Riot.im, make sure that people are getting the free/libre version. Because the standard one is nonfree. - Also, the web version of Riot.im is also nonfree for the web site visitor/client/guest. For more information, see: <https://directory.fsf.org/wiki/Talk:Riot-im>. Personally, and as my signature shows: I'm first/mainly in favor of supporting GNU Ring... and using Tox only as fall-back. For *scheduled* group chats, I still prefer IRC though. Respectfully, Adonay. -- - https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Adfeno - Palestrante e consultor sobre /software/ livre (não confundir com gratis). - "WhatsApp"? Ele não é livre. Por favor, use o GNU Ring ou o Tox. - Contato: https://libreplanet.org/wiki/User:Adfeno#vCard - Arquivos comuns aceitos (apenas sem DRM): Corel Draw, Microsoft Office, MP3, MP4, WMA, WMV. - Arquivos comuns aceitos e enviados: CSV, GNU Dia, GNU Emacs Org, GNU GIMP, Inkscape SVG, JPG, LibreOffice (padrão ODF), OGG, OPUS, PDF (apenas sem DRM), PNG, TXT, WEBM.

Aug. 28, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] proposal: IRC vs Matrix

by Tom Behets

i am on #sfd irc channel over a matrix client already :) See https://ptt.hackerspace.be/#/room/#freenode_#sfd:matrix.org On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 1:44 PM, Edmund Laugasson < edmund.laugasson(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Probably Matrix network would be nowadays replacement of IRC? > > More reading at https://matrix.org/ > > Many client programs - > https://matrix.org/docs/projects/try-matrix-now.html and one of the most > popular is Riot https://riot.im/ - capable also connect to IRC servers, > Gitter. > > Also many open APIs available - https://matrix.org/docs/api/client-server/ > > --- > Edmund > > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >

Aug. 26, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-discuss Digest, Vol 105, Issue 8

by LM

Frederic Muller wrote: > SFD is definitely not dead. Indeed we don't spend much time on IRC > anymore but do check and answer emails, got the wiki ready since April > and should do the registration this weekend. Was very happy to see the wiki up and showing 2017 information ( http://wiki.softwarefreedomday.org/2017 ). Already added information for the event in my area to the wiki. I've been by telling all the computer and programming groups in my area about the local event and referring them to the SFD wiki site for more information. I think our local event will be small this year (compared to previous years when our Linux users group used to host it), but it should be fun. Sincerely, Laura

Aug. 26, 2017

proposal: IRC vs Matrix

by Edmund Laugasson

Dear all, Probably Matrix network would be nowadays replacement of IRC? More reading at https://matrix.org/ Many client programs - https://matrix.org/docs/projects/try-matrix-now.html and one of the most popular is Riot https://riot.im/ - capable also connect to IRC servers, Gitter. Also many open APIs available - https://matrix.org/docs/api/client-server/ --- Edmund

Aug. 26, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] project dead?

by Frederic Muller - DFF

Hi! SFD is definitely not dead. Indeed we don't spend much time on IRC anymore but do check and answer emails, got the wiki ready since April and should do the registration this weekend. Sorry if anyone had a doubt. Fred On 08/26/2017 12:53 AM, Tom Behets wrote: > Hi, > > for some weeks now, no one response on IRC. > The registration is still not open, while a few weeks before the event. > Is SFD currently dead? > If so, think about leaving the domain name to some volunteer group. > Strong name, would be bad to let it go away. > > Greets, > Tom > > > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >

Aug. 26, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] project dead?

by Bob Jonkman

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi Tom: I'm in the #SFD channel on Freenode regularly, but mostly idling there since most of my time is Away From Keyboard irc://irc.freenode.net/#sfd or http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=%23sfd I'm not sure there are any organizers of SFD or DFF in IRC. Have a look at https://www.softwarefreedomday.org/ It is the active page, with links to the wiki and team registration pages. *** Note to Frederic Muller: The unsecured non-SSL site at http://softwarefreedomday.org/ still shows the "We're working hard on fixing the small glitches. We'll be back soon" message. It should probably be redirected to the secure site. - --Bob. On 2017-08-25 01:53 PM, Tom Behets wrote: > Hi, > > for some weeks now, no one response on IRC. The registration is > still not open, while a few weeks before the event. Is SFD > currently dead? If so, think about leaving the domain name to some > volunteer group. Strong name, would be bad to let it go away. > > Greets, Tom > > > > _______________________________________________ SFD-discuss mailing > list SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > - -- Bob Jonkman <bjonkman(a)sobac.com> Phone: +1-519-635-9413 SOBAC Microcomputer Services http://sobac.com/sobac/ Software --- Office & Business Automation --- Consulting GnuPG Fngrprnt:04F7 742B 8F54 C40A E115 26C2 B912 89B0 D2CC E5EA -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2 Comment: Ensure confidentiality, authenticity, non-repudiability iEYEARECAAYFAlmggo4ACgkQuRKJsNLM5eqCIACgjY+XN/uFvfoyXwsYLO0BA0wY 5hYAoMz/G3bh9scpHrzX0WjLISF2YaVX =smV6 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Aug. 25, 2017

project dead?

by Tom Behets

Hi, for some weeks now, no one response on IRC. The registration is still not open, while a few weeks before the event. Is SFD currently dead? If so, think about leaving the domain name to some volunteer group. Strong name, would be bad to let it go away. Greets, Tom

Aug. 25, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] SFD-discuss Digest, Vol 105, Issue 6

by Traugott Dew

I am so grateful for your support. Thanks On 14 August 2017 at 13:00, <sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org> wrote: > Send SFD-discuss mailing list submissions to > sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > sfd-discuss-request(a)sf-day.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > sfd-discuss-owner(a)sf-day.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of SFD-discuss digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: sfd event (Benson Muite) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:49:13 +0300 > From: Benson Muite <benson.muite(a)ut.ee> > To: Open discussions about SFD <sfd-discuss(a)sf-day.org>, Traugott Dew > <tellatale03(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [SFD-discuss] sfd event > Message-ID: <f5d1f516-6526-23ad-2bb2-74fa5713174e(a)ut.ee> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Hi Traugott, > > 1) Can help with localization setup for OnlyOffice > (https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE) > > 2) In a personal capacity will help with USB drives and DVD burner. > > An open hardware option that maybe of interest (though information on > others would be useful): > https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/H2/1553371_511831299.html > http://www.orangepi.org/download/orange_pi-zero-v1_11.pdf > > Regards, > Benson > > On 08/07/2017 11:28 AM, Benson Muite wrote: > > Hi, > > > > 1) For localization, there are a number of projects. Are there > > applications of particular interest (eg. browser, drawing, email, > > office, etc.)? > > > > 2) DVDs are available, but if possible to download and burn yourself or > > make a live USB, this gives some flexibility and also is instructional > > for participants, since they can then try other distributions. If DVDs > > still useful, then one can get a few DVDs per distribution and burn new > > copies as needed on site. > > > > Would wireless sustain videoconferencing? > > > > Regards, > > Benson > > > > On 08/06/2017 06:29 PM, Traugott Dew wrote: > >> 1. In respect to localisation we wish to work on Edubuntu and Fedora. > >> some work has been done in Ghanaian languages, viz Ewe, Akan with > >> Ubuntu but nothing on EDubuntu and Fedora. Moreover, use of Fedora is > >> negligible and we would like to promote this os. > >> 2. wireless broadband internet is available. the USB installation > >> would be highly appreciated if live DVDs are not available. > >> Nevertheless, download is an additional skill that can be taught and > >> learnt. > >> Yours sincerely, > >> Traugott > >> > >> On 4 August 2017 at 12:01, Benson Muite <benson.muite(a)ut.ee > >> <mailto:benson.muite@ut.ee>> wrote: > >> > >> Thanks. Questions: > >> 1) Localisation would be of great interest - do you have software in > >> mind? Maybe can coordinate on this. > >> 2) What kind of internet connection is available at the location? > >> Download and USB installation could be an alternative. Would also > >> enable collaboration on localisation. > >> > >> Benson > >> > >> > >> On 08/04/2017 01:49 PM, Traugott Dew wrote: > >> > >> The sfd event in Ghana local team 2 is to be held at > >> Lartebiokoshie. A workshop on content building using opensource > >> tool is to be held. Parallel events are > >> 1. instalfest where newbies shall be introduced to installing os > >> and will receive installation cds when we have them available > >> 2. localisation seminar > >> we are using laptops of varying specifications and desktop > >> computers. Individuals are bringing their laptops some with > >> 64bit and others 32 bit. > >> Our contact address is > >> The Education &Communication Officer > >> Ghana Libre Opensource society > >> C/o G. S. Gbadegbe > >> No 11 Nasia street, Lartebiokoshie > >> P.O. Box MP 242 > >> Mamprobi- Accra > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> SFD-discuss mailing list > >> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > >> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > >> > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > SFD-discuss mailing list > SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org > http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss > > > End of SFD-discuss Digest, Vol 105, Issue 6 > ******************************************* >

Aug. 17, 2017

Re: [SFD-discuss] sfd event

by Benson Muite

Hi Traugott, 1) Can help with localization setup for OnlyOffice (https://github.com/ONLYOFFICE) 2) In a personal capacity will help with USB drives and DVD burner. An open hardware option that maybe of interest (though information on others would be useful): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/H2/1553371_511831299.html http://www.orangepi.org/download/orange_pi-zero-v1_11.pdf Regards, Benson On 08/07/2017 11:28 AM, Benson Muite wrote: > Hi, > > 1) For localization, there are a number of projects. Are there > applications of particular interest (eg. browser, drawing, email, > office, etc.)? > > 2) DVDs are available, but if possible to download and burn yourself or > make a live USB, this gives some flexibility and also is instructional > for participants, since they can then try other distributions. If DVDs > still useful, then one can get a few DVDs per distribution and burn new > copies as needed on site. > > Would wireless sustain videoconferencing? > > Regards, > Benson > > On 08/06/2017 06:29 PM, Traugott Dew wrote: >> 1. In respect to localisation we wish to work on Edubuntu and Fedora. >> some work has been done in Ghanaian languages, viz Ewe, Akan with >> Ubuntu but nothing on EDubuntu and Fedora. Moreover, use of Fedora is >> negligible and we would like to promote this os. >> 2. wireless broadband internet is available. the USB installation >> would be highly appreciated if live DVDs are not available. >> Nevertheless, download is an additional skill that can be taught and >> learnt. >> Yours sincerely, >> Traugott >> >> On 4 August 2017 at 12:01, Benson Muite <benson.muite(a)ut.ee >> <mailto:benson.muite@ut.ee>> wrote: >> >> Thanks. Questions: >> 1) Localisation would be of great interest - do you have software in >> mind? Maybe can coordinate on this. >> 2) What kind of internet connection is available at the location? >> Download and USB installation could be an alternative. Would also >> enable collaboration on localisation. >> >> Benson >> >> >> On 08/04/2017 01:49 PM, Traugott Dew wrote: >> >> The sfd event in Ghana local team 2 is to be held at >> Lartebiokoshie. A workshop on content building using opensource >> tool is to be held. Parallel events are >> 1. instalfest where newbies shall be introduced to installing os >> and will receive installation cds when we have them available >> 2. localisation seminar >> we are using laptops of varying specifications and desktop >> computers. Individuals are bringing their laptops some with >> 64bit and others 32 bit. >> Our contact address is >> The Education &Communication Officer >> Ghana Libre Opensource society >> C/o G. S. Gbadegbe >> No 11 Nasia street, Lartebiokoshie >> P.O. Box MP 242 >> Mamprobi- Accra >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SFD-discuss mailing list >> SFD-discuss(a)sf-day.org >> http://mail.sf-day.org/lists/listinfo/sfd-discuss >> >

Aug. 14, 2017