[fosscomm] SC Judgement on Privacy

2017-08-24 Thread A. Mani
The SC judgement on privacy must be evaluated. Best A Mani Prof(Miss) A Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS, IEEE HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net ___ network mailing list network

[fosscomm] fossee newsletter issue

2017-06-27 Thread A. Mani
They (fossee) are not using free software for preparing their newsletter ?! Best A Mani Prof(Miss) A Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS, IEEE HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net ___ network

Re: [fosscomm] [x-post] libreboot is not GNU Libreboot anymore

2016-09-18 Thread A. Mani
ling the allegations also has been ridiculous and lacking in knowledge about basic procedures and rights. Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ http://about.me/logicamani si

Re: [fosscomm] Linux kernel security issues

2015-11-16 Thread A. Mani
that Linux distros are insecure, kernel devels don't care and that M$windows is secure. Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ http://about.me/logicamani sip:girl

Re: [fosscomm] Linux kernel security issues

2015-11-15 Thread A. Mani
On Wed, Nov 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM, Guru <g...@itforchange.net> wrote: > <http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/business/2015/11/05/net-of-insecurity-the-kernel-of-the-argument/> M$ sponsored FUD Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.log

[fosscomm] Evil Indian Patent Office Guidelines

2015-10-05 Thread A. Mani
http://newsclick.in/india/how-patent-office-intent-killing-innovation-india Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ http://about.me/logicamani sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net

Re: [fosscomm] Evil Indian Patent Office Guidelines

2015-10-05 Thread A. Mani
On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 12:47 PM, A. Mani <a.mani@gmail.com> wrote: > http://newsclick.in/india/how-patent-office-intent-killing-innovation-india More on this: http://newsclick.in/india/software-patents-refuse-die Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS

Re: [fosscomm] what is the status of this mailing list

2015-05-02 Thread A. Mani
of Source code for the community / adopter / end-user to study and modify the software and to redistribute copies of either the original or modified software (without having to pay royalties to previous developers). ?? Implied license restrictions are not clear. Best A. Mani Prof(Miss

[fosscomm] Use only generic drug names for software

2015-01-16 Thread A. Mani
http://retractionwatch.com/2015/01/14/drug-company-lawyer-letter-results-utterly-tedious-retraction/ Best A. Mani Prof(Miss) A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net

[fosscomm] tor issues

2014-12-21 Thread A. Mani
https://lists.torproject.org/pipermail/tor-talk/2014-December/036078.html Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net

Re: [fosscomm] A victory for free software over the Microsoft tax

2014-12-09 Thread A. Mani
more struggles. Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

[fosscomm] Dot Net is under a Free S/W License

2014-11-12 Thread A. Mani
. Makes Mono safe. Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ sip:girlprofes...@ekiga.net ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Dot Net is under a Free S/W License

2014-11-12 Thread A. Mani
On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Sanjeev Gupta gha...@gmail.com wrote: Who were you arguing with? We have been arguing for the cause of free software for long against those who are for proprietary closed source software. Myself, am very busy :-) Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name

[fosscomm] SchNews

2014-11-05 Thread A. Mani
online petitions. Meanwhile the corporate media is in control as ever, pumping out mis-information and celebrity gossip. \unquote http://www.corporatewatch.org/news/2014/oct/28/facebook-killed-internet-star-reflections-radical-media Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU

[fosscomm] [X]Illegal to link to content?

2014-04-14 Thread A. Mani
http://gizmodo.com/should-copyright-law-also-cover-hyperlinks-1561724057 Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ ___ network mailing

Re: [fosscomm] [Gnu-linux-discussion] [X]Microsoft Releases Source Code to Illustrate

2014-04-10 Thread A. Mani
On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 9:24 AM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: in summery : releasing such projects (in open license) is useless process. it is not released under even a OSI compliant license. Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS

Re: [fosscomm] [Gnu-linux-discussion] [X]Microsoft Releases Source Code to Illustrate

2014-04-09 Thread A. Mani
On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 4:03 PM, Vickram Crishna vvcris...@gmail.com wrote: Microsoft Sauce Code: AFAIK all of the code released were actually purchased from others. Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog

[fosscomm] [X]Microsoft Releases Source Code to Illustrate

2014-04-07 Thread A. Mani
of all or substantial portions of the software is not permitted, you may include in any such publication or presentation an excerpt of up to fifty (50) lines of code for illustration purposes. \unquote Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS

[fosscomm] Social Media Coverage Stats

2014-03-06 Thread A. Mani
http://heidicohen.com/global-social-media-trends/ Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS HomePage: http://www.logicamani.in Blog: http://logicamani.blogspot.in/ ___ network mailing list network

Re: [fosscomm] Delhi government for free software

2014-01-15 Thread A. Mani
sector. The discussion was soon after Kejriwal’s announcement that monopoly will not be allowed in the small scale sale sector. Stallman said that the ideologies of Aam Aadmi agree with his ideas. __ Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS

Re: [fosscomm] Delhi government for free software

2014-01-14 Thread A. Mani
is not on news. AAP does not have much of an ideology, many internal conflicts and have been harping on corruption and transparency. They have said nothing much on FOSS or freedom and seem more focused on petty corruption. Do we have any FOSS advocates in AAP? Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name

[fosscomm] On Default Privileges of White/Asian Males

2014-01-06 Thread A. Mani
A narrative on the kind of privileges that white or Asian males have in computing: http://pgbovine.net/tech-privilege.htm Best A. Mani A. Mani [Last_Name. First_Name Format] CU, ASL, AMS, ISRS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing

[fosscomm] [X-Post] Autonets, Hacking, Micha Cardenas : Ideas for All

2014-01-03 Thread A. Mani
://autonets.org/autonets-convergence-chicago-february-13-caa/ Wiki: http://wiki.autonets.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Mailing List: http://autonets.org/movement/ Interview with Micha : http://www.bantmag.com/english/issue/post/23/17 __ Best A. Mani A. Mani

[fosscomm] [X] Gender Diverse h4ck

2013-11-22 Thread A. Mani
http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/trans-h4ck-transgender-developers/ http://www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2013/11/19/why-transgender-inclusion-good-business?page=0,2 Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in

[fosscomm] Fwd: [Womeninfreesoftware] FLOSS Survey 2013 - please participate!

2013-11-18 Thread A. Mani
information about the survey, including privacy, results, authors and publications, can be found at http://floss2013.libresoft.es. The FLOSS2013 team floss2013 at libresoft.es @FLOSSSurvey2013 ___ Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http

Re: [fosscomm] Kerala School text books to be Licensed under Creativecommons, Printing using FOSS Tools

2013-11-15 Thread A. Mani
://smc.org) are working closely with SCERT from last few months to help them in initiating this change process. smc.org.in Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Oracle spreads FUD

2013-10-19 Thread A. Mani
http://fossforce.com/2013/10/securedrops-free-install-oracle-spreads-fud/ http://fossforce.com/2013/09/oracle-losing-its-mysql-grip-to-mariadb/ Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network

[fosscomm] Truecrypt: audit ??

2013-10-16 Thread A. Mani
http://istruecryptauditedyet.com/ http://www.truecrypt.org/legal/license Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Chop-shop Electronics

2013-10-03 Thread A. Mani
http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/processors/the-hidden-dangers-of-chopshop-electronics/?utm_source=techalertutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=100313 Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list

[fosscomm] whois proposals?

2013-10-02 Thread A. Mani
to the ARDS. \unquote Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] FWD: CFP: Shared Machine Shops

2013-10-02 Thread A. Mani
to appear in early July 2014. Research papers are peer reviewed according to JoPP review policies. Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Serious lack of Education

2013-09-07 Thread A. Mani
On Anand Pillai trolling in the most ridiculous way: See this thread : https://mail.python.org/pipermail/bangpypers/2013-September/009353.html Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network

[fosscomm] CMS to beat NSA

2013-06-30 Thread A. Mani
-to-lawfully-intercept-phone-numbers/articleshow/20819595.cms Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] [X] Interview, article on surveillance

2013-06-27 Thread A. Mani
http://techrights.org/2013/06/27/techbytes-episode-79/ http://www.frontline.in/cover-story/how-nsa-hacks-the-whole-world/article4849218.ece Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network

Re: [fosscomm] Software Patents

2013-06-13 Thread A. Mani
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Re: [fosscomm] [libreplanet-discuss] Troll the NSA

2013-06-13 Thread A. Mani
in ways that stretch the meaning of predications in language and in unpredictable ways. Create virtual terrorist rings. But how we do this in a natural, easy way that is minimalistic and integrates well with the daily lives of people? That is a difficult problem. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU

[fosscomm] M$ IIT KGP

2013-06-11 Thread A. Mani
http://iitkgp.ac.in/tenders/gate_online.pdf (This was mentioned by Girish Ponkiya in Glug-Cal list ) M$ seems to be offering larger bribes to bureaucrats at IITs. Only M$ products are mentioned in p14. We really need to develop an automated activism system to handle all this. Best A. Mani

Re: [fosscomm] Interesting Take

2013-06-07 Thread A. Mani
. Studies show that they simply strengthen their internal connections after a period of time and stop expanding. Adding more semantics is a potential solution. So culture, etc matter Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in

Re: [fosscomm] Interesting Take

2013-06-07 Thread A. Mani
On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:46 PM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: Overall I am looking at expanding the FOSS and Free s/w networks into newer areas because of the general tendency of FOSS networks in the Network. Studies show that they simply strengthen their internal connections after

Re: [fosscomm] Interesting Take

2013-06-06 Thread A. Mani
of analyzing anything is worse. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Interesting Take

2013-06-06 Thread A. Mani
adults. I see things from a scientific point of view. Every kind of sexual practice should involve responsibility and relevant precautions. Sex-related crimes happen because of societal repression of the sexual expression of people and lack of sex education. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL

[fosscomm] Holes in Indian secondary education website

2013-06-05 Thread A. Mani
So easy to get private data http://deedy.quora.com/Hacking-into-the-Indian-Education-System?ref=fb Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

[fosscomm] [X] Webm ... VP8 License

2013-05-24 Thread A. Mani
http://www.webmproject.org/cross-license/ Is it free? Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] UID Database Ownership

2013-05-05 Thread A. Mani
http://www.moneylife.in/article/aadhaar-private-ownership-of-uid-data--part-i/32430.html http://www.moneylife.in/article/aadhaar-who-owns-the-uid-database-ndashpart-ii/32440.html Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in

Re: [fosscomm] Engineering students locked into Microsoft Office

2013-04-26 Thread A. Mani
{Is not compatible with existing open standards like ODF} \item {It is not Legally Safe: Competitors cannot be sure} \item {The full spectrum of all possible MS-OOXML implementations is not understood} \end{itemize} Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in

[fosscomm] Poster Preparation Advice and IP Games

2013-04-03 Thread A. Mani
http://retractionwatch.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/plagiarism-spat-over-scientific-poster-prep-advice-escalates-to-legal-threats/ http://colinpurrington.com/tips/academic/posterdesign has hardly any original advice on poster preparation and plenty of bad advice on software. Best A. Mani

Re: [fosscomm] Regarding IIT Delhi EDC - Techdefence Ethical Hacking Course

2013-03-19 Thread A. Mani
Security and want to crack ill-informed aspirants as per the vision of IIPM. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network

Re: [fosscomm] India drafts agenda to spread IT literacy

2013-01-23 Thread A. Mani
for assistance. +1 PS. Please do not Top Post Best A. Mani A. Mani CU, ASL, IRSS, AMS, CLC, CMS http://www.logicamani.in ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Shocking and sad news

2012-12-13 Thread A. Mani
. There were no indications ... FOSS activists should also pay attention to their own health. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.in http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

Re: [fosscomm] Setting up FOSS HelpDesk for India

2012-11-14 Thread A. Mani
. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.in http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Tally Wrapper

2012-09-08 Thread A. Mani
transactions to Tally. It would be great if you could join the project and contribute in any way you can. It would be better if you work with GnuKhata instead. Does Gnukhata already have this feature? Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.in http

[fosscomm] Hacking and Activism

2012-07-14 Thread A. Mani
decided to use the term ethical hacking for hacking + Activism and possibly beyond. http://www.fsmk.org/ethical-hacking Is this a good move? Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.in http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network

Re: [fosscomm] Any FOSS Compatible Printing Press in Mumbai?

2012-07-09 Thread A. Mani
for this purpose. My point was that you have used it for the 'identify' command alone. The actual conversion is being done by 'gs'. Actually it is possible to avoid 'gs', but the result will not be nice (unless you do something new ). Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http

[fosscomm] [X] Study on M$ Malware

2012-06-21 Thread A. Mani
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[fosscomm] [X]On stupid comments of Torvalds

2012-06-14 Thread A. Mani
http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/168555/ Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Android, Google, Oracle Case

2012-05-31 Thread A. Mani
against Android, they'll come out posturing and talk about how they'll be vindicated, and pay lawyers to take it to the next level of idiocy. Sometimes I really wish I wasn't always right. It's a curse, I tell you. _ \unquote Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL

Re: [fosscomm] small step for ITEC; giant leap for IT employees

2012-03-14 Thread A. Mani
hoarded by a few and the rest have been made to rot. All places in the country are actually witnessing an increase in strikes. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Looking for short-term consultant for TCO study

2012-03-14 Thread A. Mani
that relate to these. TCO with respect to what should be the question? Detailed specs would help us to suggest a lot more. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

[fosscomm] [X-Post] Freedom Fone

2012-02-06 Thread A. Mani
change by sharing information and ideas via Internet, email, mobile phones and print publications. The problems of using surveillance devices (mobiles) for freedom do remain. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

[fosscomm] Importance of FOSS

2012-02-04 Thread A. Mani
Nice article . Do read the comments as well. http://www.osnews.com/story/25469/Richard_Stallman_Was_Right_All_Along Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

[fosscomm] ACTA

2012-01-28 Thread A. Mani
of the fight. }\unquote Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network

[fosscomm] Mega Upload

2012-01-22 Thread A. Mani
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Re: [fosscomm] Aakash, OLPC News

2012-01-15 Thread A. Mani
On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Sanjeev Gupta gha...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 00:59, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: http://news.efytimes.com/e1/76893/Government-Plans-To-Dump-Aakash http://news.efytimes.com/e1/76883/Aakash-Tablet-To-Be-Discontinued http

[fosscomm] Aakash, OLPC News

2012-01-14 Thread A. Mani
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[fosscomm] Report on WB Petition

2012-01-11 Thread A. Mani
http://news.efytimes.com/e1/76650/WB-Government-Goes-AntiOpen-Source Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network

Re: [fosscomm] Maharashtra Govt. ICT tender

2012-01-04 Thread A. Mani
? Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Openlogic: fog compting

2012-01-03 Thread A. Mani
spreading fear. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Google censorship

2011-12-23 Thread A. Mani
http://eccentricintelligenceagency.info/archives/6373 Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Fwd: Updates on Download.Com caught adding malware to Nmap installer

2011-12-07 Thread A. Mani
, links to the news articles, and the latest updates: http://insecure.org/news/download-com-fiasco.html Feel free to share it. Together, I hope we can get Download.Com to apologize and cease this reprehensible behavior! Cheers, Fyodor ___ -- A. Mani

Re: [fosscomm] FOSS Petition for WB

2011-11-25 Thread A. Mani
On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Sanjeev Gupta gha...@gmail.com wrote: Mani, You say: The recent tender at the WBPCB site (http://www.wbpcb.gov.in/cgi-bin/notice.cgi  for purchasing closed source proprietary software ) reeks of corruption, kickbacks and nepotism by the new players

[fosscomm] EU issues

2011-08-26 Thread A. Mani
http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/More-confusion-over-Romania-s-position-on-open-source-1330890.html http://www.h-online.com/news/item/Many-EU-IT-tenders-break-procurement-laws-1253779.html Best A. Mani -- A. Mani CU, ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

Re: [fosscomm] M$ in Bengal

2011-08-02 Thread A. Mani
On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 2:06 AM, Indranil Das Gupta indr...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 11:53 PM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: Another problem with lobbies being part of the ministry. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/it-minister-promises-microsoft-assistance

[fosscomm] M$ in Bengal

2011-08-01 Thread A. Mani
Another problem with lobbies being part of the ministry. http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/it-minister-promises-microsoft-assistance-in-bengal/444310/ Seems e-governance may go with M$ cloud. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC, AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

[fosscomm] Fwd: Telecom sector

2011-07-03 Thread A. Mani
telecom networks and putting the source code in escrow account should be implemented. For this the Government should come out of the pressure from America and Obama. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http

[fosscomm] Report on TN Issue in Hindu

2011-06-26 Thread A. Mani
http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/27/stories/2011062759591200.htm very incomplete, but says something at least. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http

[fosscomm] national ip essay competition

2011-06-22 Thread A. Mani
[http://conferencelex.blogspot.com/2011/06/national-ip-essay-competition.html] ConferenceLex (Call for Papers): The National IP Essay Competition Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list

Re: [fosscomm] Free laptops from TN Govt - Choice of OS

2011-06-20 Thread A. Mani
or has retired? Earlier he was Managing Director of a TN government corporation. Any one having contact? e-mail id: umashank...@gmail.com Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network

[fosscomm] M$ Skype and Asterix

2011-05-25 Thread A. Mani
interaction module after July 26. That means it will become impossible for this VoIP PBX to connect to Skype. http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2011/05/a-liberating-betrayal/index.htm 'opencore' is bad. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

Re: [fosscomm] AICTE Expert Empanelment

2011-05-25 Thread A. Mani
- Application for Expert The link is on www.aicte-india.org (scripts need to be enabled) There is a pdf help file too. activex, iframes, jre, ... Did you try all of the IE stuff in FF4? blank page ... M$ is a moubadi. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http

Re: [fosscomm] [Linux-discussion] Fwd: urgent - feedback on draft ICT Policy in school education

2011-04-12 Thread A. Mani
[Fosscomm people this is from the discussion in the Kolkata GLUG . One suggestion was to put up a petition ... preferably by FOSSCOM.] On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Ashwin ashwin.li...@gmail.com wrote: On 04/12/2011 05:00 PM, Mandar Mitra wrote: Dear Ashwin, Mani and others: The OP

Re: [fosscomm] Digital Aspect of Jan Lokpal Bill

2011-04-09 Thread A. Mani
://www.pragoti.org/node/4354 A complete rewrite can be a starting point. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Fwd: Conceptual clarity about public software

2011-04-07 Thread A. Mani
. I think the specifications should go deeper into the role of all possible stakeholders. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi

Re: [fosscomm] Copyright of Indian Census Data

2011-04-03 Thread A. Mani
for 'political reasons'. You will find many related articles/papers and data as well in EPW . Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in

[fosscomm] Hall of Shame: libav

2011-03-16 Thread A. Mani
http://www.libav.org/shame.html Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Indian Politics + FOSS Deployment + Schools

2011-02-28 Thread A. Mani
that the intended awardees of such contracts usually are the ones who draft the conditions. Why take pains to find fault with such a corrupt system to make it appear technically correct ? Was your tender rejected? Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

Re: [fosscomm] [LUG@IITD:12088] Re: AICTE refused to give details of MoU between Microsoft and AICTE

2011-02-15 Thread A. Mani
. The CPIO is actually trying to mislead by speaking of 'appeal'. Complaint works faster and is the best way to proceed. A lawyer should be consulted for a CAG probe or something similar because it is a case of misuse of public funds and absence of sane procedures being followed. Best A. Mani

Re: [fosscomm] AICTE refused to give details of MoU between Microsoft and AICTE

2011-02-14 Thread A. Mani
2011/2/14 Guru गुरु g...@itforchange.net: On what grounds have they refused to give you the MOU - you should appeal since they have no basis to hide a MOU with a vendor. It is not a first appeal situation. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

Re: [fosscomm] AICTE refused to give details of MoU between Microsoft and AICTE

2011-02-14 Thread A. Mani
On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 11:19 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 6:24 PM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: I have filled up an RTI some month ago to AICTE

[fosscomm] FOSS and Energy Considerations

2011-01-31 Thread A. Mani
on these things. Best Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] e-district project: WB

2010-12-28 Thread A. Mani
and Open Source software. Webel has worked as the implementing agency of the project. The State IT Department thanks all those who have worked tirelessly for its successful implementation. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc

Re: [fosscomm] [LUG@IITD:10829] Creative Commons License is not made for you : Here is something better

2010-12-16 Thread A. Mani
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:45 PM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 3:14 AM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 1:10 AM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: 5) we must prefer a viral license scheme

Re: [fosscomm] [LUG@IITD:10829] Creative Commons License is not made for you : Here is something better

2010-12-15 Thread A. Mani
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Re: [fosscomm] Regarding community stand w.r.t. Java usage

2010-11-08 Thread A. Mani
.. latex2html is a set of perl scripts under a FOSS license Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

[fosscomm] FOSS School Education Portal

2010-10-14 Thread A. Mani
to specific sub-projects Of course streamlining the credits offered with various boards and national councils can be taken up later. Please add to this Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list

Re: [fosscomm] Hall of Fame

2010-10-10 Thread A. Mani
with. Cut off dates? Entries should initially be in a probation period, then should be verified and be without any serious objections Moreover 'donations accepted-yes/no ' tag should be added to encourage people to put in their entries. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http

Re: [fosscomm] Possible trick with NC clause

2010-10-07 Thread A. Mani
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 12:53 AM, Narendra Sisodiya naren...@narendrasisodiya.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:23 PM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: selling any product including it would be commercial. If the organization selling is not for profit, then the usage would be OK

Re: [fosscomm] Fwd: [itec_bangalore] manager changes rating to lower side inspite of extracting lot of work

2010-10-06 Thread A. Mani
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 7:50 PM, sankarshan foss.mailingli...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 5:50 PM, A. Mani a.mani@gmail.com wrote: It is about work measurement in the IT domain. We think a lot more is possible and so should be discussed. Would be good to have some elaboration

Re: [fosscomm] Possible trick with NC clause

2010-10-04 Thread A. Mani
. You have to get waiver from the people concerned. There is no other way. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network

Re: [fosscomm] Microsoft reportedly dragged to India's Competition Commission on OS+Office license pricing

2010-10-02 Thread A. Mani
basics to the Competition Commission. Best A. Mani -- A. Mani ASL, CLC,  AMS, CMS http://www.logicamani.co.cc ___ network mailing list network@lists.fosscom.in http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in

Re: [fosscomm] Why software cannot be patented

2010-09-23 Thread A. Mani
by separating the non unique hardware and claiming uniqueness for the software to cause the hardware to do something unique. Yes, the hardware is as open ended as paper and pencil. If the hardware does not behave as is expected then possibly it is doing something unique. Best A. Mani

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