Re: [PLUG] open source projects

2006-12-20 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Surly friends OpenSource is currently in demand but most of the industry in and around Surat is not using it. Like "L&T", "RIL", "Essar" are on M$ while "Torrent power" is on Unix. (I am yet to see an Enterprise on OpenSource I hardly found a user) I found 2 Linux users in Surat both are students.

Re: [PLUG] Link to download December 2006 TUX issue.

2006-12-19 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
is there any issue on copyright here . . ! I do not know. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 19/12/2006 12:59 PM >>> Here is the link to download "TUX December 2006" issue. Download this 3 MB PDF, and upload at www.rapidshare.com and share the link so anybody can download. I can not upload because uploading

RE: [PLUG] open source projects

2006-12-18 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Friends; Yesterday I had chance of speeking to my cousin who happens to be Prof in Computer Department in South Gujarat University here. This topic came up while our discussion. What I was surprised at was that it seemed to be a egg and chicken story. He said that students are willing to work on

Re: [PLUG] Abt fedora core 6 DVD wid LFY...

2006-12-08 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Thanks for the tips while I do not have the broadband on my linux installation. But I can always download the rpms and install them. I will surly try as indicated by you. Is there any place where I can get some kind of comparision on debian v/s red hat. I will always use both on my laptop I ri

Re: [PLUG] Abt fedora core 6 DVD wid LFY...

2006-12-07 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
I had bought the DVD and installed the FC6 I found that it was not supporting the propreitory formats like mp3. Also I had an issue with the RPM manager which did not start without internet connection. (rpm command from commandline would always work but I am comfortable using the GUI) I shifted t

Re: [PLUG] Gnunify 07?

2006-12-05 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
> Hey, > > Can we have a session on "How to do a successful > business using Open Source" DamnSmallLinux people have put up a good guidelines on this http://damnsmalllinux.org/income-guide/ -- __ Pune GNU/Linux Users Group

Re: [PLUG] FOSS.IN 2006 Photos

2006-12-01 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Great photos, but would also like to know what happened any place one can browse on the happenings. Yagnesh >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/12/2006 9:23 AM >>> Well, Here are some of the photos taken during the linux conference FOSS.IN (banglore 24-26nov). Take a look http://flickr.com/photos/tasvi

Re: [PLUG] unable to start Linux on PI Digital Equipment

2006-11-28 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Friends; Finally cracked . . . ! The good news on this subject is that while I was using Damn Small Linux on my PI. I thought of installing it on the HDD in place of always using it form the CD. I did the same and you know what ? One can select LILO or GRUB as your bootloader during install

Re: [PLUG] Any1 tried Fedora Core 6 ?

2006-11-27 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
I had bought a DVD from http://www.aadima.com at Rs200/- and its working fine. It does not support the propritory formats (like mp3) out of the box. Also its rpm manager (the package installer) does not work if you are not connected with internet. Since I do not have interent on the linux ins

Re: [PLUG] unable to start Linux on PI Digital Equipment

2006-11-26 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 26/11/2006 9:19 PM >>> On 11/21/06, YAGNESH N DESAI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for the Hint; > > I was also of the expecting the same opinion. I checked into to the BIOS and > "Large Disk Access Mode" was set to DOS. I changed

Re: [PLUG] Any view on python

2006-11-26 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
able to use them directly in the OOO. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 26/11/2006 12:24 PM >>> On 11/26/06, YAGNESH N DESAI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Python came to my mind considering that I might want to > use the "PythonCAD" and might be able to contribute. &g

Re: [PLUG] Any view on python

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
] 11/26/06 12:13 PM >>> On 11/24/06, YAGNESH N DESAI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can anyone give me opinion about python > I am trying to use pythonCad which is in python > > Can any one give its comparision over C > By my first interaction with python it seems lot &

Re: [PLUG] Pls recommend distro for kids PC

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
thanks for the information -- __ Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List: (plug-mail@plug.org.in) List Information: http://plug.org.in/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/plug-mail Send 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for mailing instruct

Re: [PLUG] Pls recommend distro for kids PC

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Linux tested on PIII laptop (considered outdated for Windows XP onwards) The is a good article published I http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT8654567451.html SimplyMEPIS comes on top. Well it might not be really helpfull to 1.2GB HDD but article is worth a look. Yagnesh -- ___

[PLUG] Any view on python

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Can anyone give me opinion about python I am trying to use pythonCad which is in python Can any one give its comparision over C By my first interaction with python it seems lot easier than C from programmer's view point -- __ Pu

Re: [PLUG] Pls recommend distro for kids PC

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Linux tested on PIII laptop (considered outdated for Windows XP onwards) The is a good article published I http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT8654567451.html SimplyMEPIS comes on top. Well it might not be really helpfull to 1.2GB HDD but article is worth a look. Yagnesh --

Re: [PLUG] unable to start Linux on PI Digital Equipment

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
ylinder 1024 on your HDD. Very likely with the old MoBox. -nd On 11/20/06, YAGNESH N DESAI <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have got an old PI desktop Digital Equipment at home. > > It is PI with 64MB RAM and 36GB HD (its infant 40GB but set to 36GB), with SIS > graphic card. With

Re: [PLUG] Fwd: [Ilugc] Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) adds proprietary drivers in the base distro

2006-11-25 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Including in BASE disto in such a way that they are in "an add-on CD" would convey the meaning. . I like the effort made by UBUNTU team and even trying to include the win-modems. I say if you want people to switch over than adding proprietary drivers would really help. Once someone finds

[PLUG] WINE - Has Anyone used it I need help

2006-11-17 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Friends; I have loaded wine version 9.24 on my MEPIS. quite a few things do work. While my CAD file viewer is not working. The application is loaded well while opening the file it goes into debug mode. Can anyone help how do I go about it. Yagnesh -- _

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-17 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
I will be dedicating one page on this discussion on my website. http://desaiyn.tripod.com After joining this group i found that there are 233 hits already there seems good group out there in Pune. -- __ Pune GNU/Linux Users

Re: [PLUG] Support

2006-11-17 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
I envy you guys in surat i am still to find a Linux user . . Other than me . . ! >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/17/06 1:04 pm >>> On 11/15/06, Kishor Khare <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Where can I get paid support for following? I am staying at Sahakar Nagar >No.2, Pune-411 009 > > Insta

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-14 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
LPG/Diesel came in discussion as govt defying Free market as a "policy". While for creating demand was at the back of the mind when I made the first post. . I think best way to creat demand for Linux Desktop is enforce law and eleminate pirated windows. Yagnesh >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 14/11/

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-14 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Cool I like it, so many point of views. I might compile them with my Point of view: 1. Demands decides what is avaialbe. - Truly speaking Pirated Windows is what is in Demand 2. Company sells hardware while drivers are "courtesy" - I cannot cope with it I buy a car while stearing comes as a "

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-14 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
My dear friend you are taking the argument too far in tangent. >The government should not have any such policy. Every individual has a >right to choose for himself and the market moves according to what >majority of the individuals choose. Please note that I am telling that my right to choose i

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-14 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
First thing is that it is known that one can go to any shop and check 99% of the IT hardwares and services are only provided with "Windows only" support. The idea here is why should a country like India (which has to import these hardwares) have a policy to import and sell a hardware which a

Re: [PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-13 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Thanks Sridhar; Your point well taken. On point no 1 I will be surly looking for a verdict. Also my broad vision is that Govt. should have policy where it discourages new enterant with single O/S or software support. I can ask for the specifications to the vendors. But being a novice on h

Re: [PLUG] Just Joined

2006-11-12 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
I switched to MEPIS which comes with 3 extra cds too and its basic installation on single CD also supports mp3 and DVD in xmms and Kaffine. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/11/2006 1:44 PM >>> YAGNESH N DESAI wrote: > Friends; > > Just was browsing for the linux communi

[PLUG] Can we file PIL (Public Interest Litigation)

2006-11-10 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Friends; PIL came to my mind 'cos of provided limited choice by Indian Service providers and manufacturers. I have seen that all the cams/Printers/Scanners/Internet wireless Modems (Reliance, Indicom even BSNL) and many hardware come with only windows support. ie the manufacturer/service prov

[PLUG] Just Joined

2006-11-10 Thread YAGNESH N DESAI
Friends; Just was browsing for the linux community in india and came across PLUG. I am impressed with the richness of the content and the efforts made by your LUG. I am from Surat and am not having many Linux enthusiasts around. Hope to benifit from interaction here. My relationship with Linux