Workshop about Linux in Dharan, Nepal -- Help! wanted

Fri Jul 11 16:47:04 UTC 2008

Dear Tushar,

Thanks a lot for the information.

You might want to include some hands-on workshop on how to get started on
coding for fedora project.

Thanks and have a nice time.

--
Md. Ahsanur Rashid,

Undergraduate Student,
Level-4, Term-1,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE),
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET),
Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
Tel - (+88) 01715621323

Web: http://introspection.me.uk/

2008/7/11 Tushar Neupaney <tushar.neupaney at gmail.com>:

> Dear Ahsan,
>
> If possible I would like to develop a common ground for SAARC Linux Geeks.
> Your suggestions are extremely valuable for that. I mean you can be clear
> what you would like in the workshop.
>
> Our proposed plan includes the following (But it is still under massive
> development):
>
> 1. Video Shows (Documentary Movies, Shows)
>
> 2. Presentations (Slides/Lectures) - By special delegates
>
> 3. Training about tuXlab, Linux Console Commands and Simple Networking
>
> 4. Using Linux Applications like R-Gui, Gnu Plot, Open Office, Firefox,
> F-Spot, VLC, Installing through Wine, Amarok, IRC, Desktop Effects,
> Translating Linux applications (This will basically for Beginners and
> Medical Professionals)
>
> 5. Advanced Users Only program (This is due to high demands of Advanced
> Users)
>
> 6. Initialization for establishment of Linux Developer Circle (A Circle
> exists in pieces here, What should be done is yet to be decided)
> Your Suggestions needed!
>
> -------------
>
>
>
> Ahsan wrote:
>
> Tushar,
>
> So u basically mean that there will be a day for programmers who want to
> contribute in way of projects or softwares to the FEDORA project ???
>
> Also, please let me know the details of the workshop.
>
> Thanks and have a nice time :)
> --
> Md. Ahsanur Rashid,
>
> Undergraduate Student,
> Level-4, Term-1,
> Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE),
> Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET),
> Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
> Tel - (+88) 01715621323
>
> Web: http://introspection.me.uk/
>
> 2008/7/11 Tushar Neupaney <tushar.neupaney at gmail.com>:
>
>> Ya,
>>
>> We will also have something for that.
>> Basically we will conduct an "Only For Advanced User" day program at the
>> end of the workshop.
>>
>> This day we will have less crowd and more dedicated Linux users.
>>
>> Tushar.
>>
>> On 11/07/2008, Ahsan <ahsan.jnl at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Tushar,
>>>
>>> One question --
>>>
>>> Will there be any presentation about working on  FEDORA... and the
>>> like... or is the workshop mainly focused on raising awareness among people
>>> ?
>>>
>>> Please let me know asap.
>>>
>>> Thanks and have a nice time :)
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Md. Ahsanur Rashid,
>>>
>>> Undergraduate Student,
>>> Level-4, Term-1,
>>> Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE),
>>> Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET),
>>> Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
>>> Tel - (+88) 01715621323
>>>
>>> Web: http://introspection.me.uk/
>>>
>>> 2008/7/11 Tushar Neupaney <tushar.neupaney at gmail.com>:
>>>
>>>>  Dear Abhishek,
>>>>
>>>> gr8 mail from your side. I have downloaded all your recommended videos.
>>>>
>>>> I have the following plan:
>>>>
>>>> 1. 2 Hrs of Presentation each day
>>>> 2. 2 Hrs of Video/Documentary Show
>>>> 3. 2 Hrs of Hands on Practical
>>>>
>>>> 4. 1 Hr of Launch
>>>> 5. 20 Min Tea Break
>>>> 6. 40 Min Break
>>>>
>>>> The program will start at 10:00 A.M in the morning and end at 6:00 in
>>>> the evening.
>>>>
>>>> And It would be great if you could join us. I hope if it is feasible
>>>> please also come by with some presentations. I will appreciate that. And can
>>>> we call someone from neighboring countries too.
>>>>
>>>> Wishes,
>>>>
>>>> Tushar
>>>> Abhishek Singh wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear Tushar,
>>>>        So as I guess, you are organising an orientation programme cum
>>>> workshop that will make the target audience aware of GNU/Linux and FOSS, and
>>>> provide them a brief insight of how to use them, isn't it?
>>>>         Can you send a brief detail of how are you structuring the
>>>> programme? Meanwhile the target of 1000 audience doesn't seem feasible; how
>>>> can you manage them with just 30 volunteers. You need to prepare a lot.
>>>>        Well, regarding the contents, you can use some of the marketing
>>>> slides of Fedora which you can find at .... I'll also suggest you to use
>>>> some of the RedHat Videos like "Truth Happens<http://truthhappens.redhatmagazine.com/>",
>>>> "We are here <http://www.redhat.com/v/ogg/WeAreHere.ogg>" etc. You can
>>>> include some materials like "FOSS for Education" (refer to IOSN FOSS
>>>> Primer <http://www.iosn.net/search?SearchableText=FOSS+Primer> for more
>>>> such materials), "How can FOSS help to create secure and low cost ICT
>>>> infrastructures?" (refer to the RedHat's Cost Cutter Video<http://www.redhat.com/promo/streamline/overview/?intcmp=70160000000HURA>for reference). You can also include a Install Fest, which will enable your
>>>> target audience to get Linux (preferably Fedora) installed on their
>>>> PC/Laptop. Moreover, providing Live CDs would have been a good option, but
>>>> the number of audience is a great barrier here.
>>>>
>>>> Well after 27th July, I'll be free and would be able to help you more.
>>>> Keep in touch.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Abhishek Singh
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Tushar Neupaney wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Dear ambassadors,
>>>>
>>>> I am conducting a three day workshop in BPKIHS, Dharan, this is a
>>>> medical university and I hope that at least a 1000 people will attend.
>>>>
>>>> To make this opportunity an event of a lifetime and utilize it to motive
>>>> many to use Linux is my prime goal.
>>>>
>>>> Can anyone contribute to the materials that are needed to be discussed
>>>> in the workshop.
>>>> The things that should not be missed and anything special that can be
>>>> done economically and easily to motive people.
>>>>
>>>> The tentative date of starting is August 20. (Date still flexible)
>>>>
>>>> We can support:
>>>> 1. Hall for workshop.
>>>> 2. Some computers (Not all can get one! limitation due to the crowd)
>>>> 3. We also have a small set of volunteers (Count: 30)
>>>> 4. Other supports are still to come....
>>>>
>>>> Hoping to get some support,
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Tushar.
>>>>
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