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Linux-Announce Digest #390
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Linux-Announce Digest #390, Volume #4 Wed, 23 Apr 2003 03:13:02 EDT
Contents:
lookat/bekijk 1.4.0pre2 (Development) (Staf Wagemakers)
NEWS: SEUL... GNU/Linux in education ("Frederick Noronha (FN)")
PASUG Mtg: Thu, April 24 ("Larry Lavins")
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From: Staf Wagemakers <staf@patat.org>
Subject: lookat/bekijk 1.4.0pre2 (Development)
Date: 22 Apr 2003 10:45:04 GMT
"lookat" (or "bekijk" in Dutch) is a program to view text files and
manual pages. It is designed to be more user-friendly than more
conventional text viewers such as less and supports colored manual pages.
lookat / bekijk 1.4.0pre2 is avialable at:
http://staf.patat.org/lookat/develop/
ChangeLog:
Lookat / Bekijk 1.4.0pre2 ( 22 Apr 2002 )
- BUGFIX: resolves some segmentation fault in previous release
- BUGFIX: resolves various BUGS in the new color code.
- BUGFIX: previous version didn't compile om SCO OpenServer
- code cleanup
- documentation update
- "give notice on exit" works in the file open window.
Lookat / Bekijk 1.4.0pre1 ( 19 Feb 2002 )
- The ability to modify the colors
- Typos corrected
Have fun,
--
Staf Wagemakers
email: staf at patat.org
homepage: http://staf.patat.org
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From: "Frederick Noronha (FN)" <fred@bytesforall.org>
Subject: NEWS: SEUL... GNU/Linux in education
Date: 22 Apr 2003 16:45:15 GMT
URL : http://www.seul.org/edu/report94.html
[1]seul-edu Logo Linux in education report #94
April 21, 2003--A company named [2]I-Silver has announced [3]LUISA,
the Linux Universal Internet Server Application. It appears that this
is primarily an integration effort, with little or no proprietary
software added. Their Spring Special pricing is US $1795.
Lalescu Liviu told us about a [4]genetic algorithm/evolutionary
program that he has written, aimed to automatically schedule the
courses of a faculty/high-school. We haven't tried it yet, but it
looks intriguing.
Chris Puttick's [5]Schoolforge UK organization is developing nicely.
The various localized Schoolforge groups are intended to be something
like LUGs, but with the emphasis on the educational side of the
balance rather than on the Linux side. So rather than having an
occasional educational theme within a more general LUG, the
Schoolforge groups will be focussed on education at all times, with
Linux, open documentation/texts, free curricula, etc. as their regular
topics. Another local Schoolforge group is getting started in Bangkok
(it's unclear as yet whether it will be called Schoolforge Bangkok or
Schoolforge Thailand). We expect to see more in the future.
David Trask was recently interviewed by [6]DesktopLinux.com about his
experiences installing Linux at the Vassalboro Community School. It's
nice to see more interviews like this, and we look forward to the day
when they're so common they won't warrant special articles!
James Smyth has recently ported his DistrictDNA administrative
software package (see the listing below) to Linux. It uses the
Firebird open source SQL database for the database end. The client
side is written using Borland's Delphi RAD environment version 6.0 or
better (professional version). The client currently only runs on
Win32, but James is looking into what would be involved in making a
Linux port of that too.
TJ Miller has updated his Linux curricula:
You will find both the [7]intro and sysadmin courses here. I'm
updating the intro course to align more with Linux+ certification
(not my decision, honest...), btu any and all suggestions and
improvements are more than welcome - I'd be more than happy to host
those improvements as well.
Mark Rauterkus is working with Alpha Chimp Studios to "plan
(instigation and agitation) for a new regional event, a [8]YOUTH
Technology Summit" in Pittsburgh, PA. If you're in the area and want
to help out, visit the website for particulars.
Chris Puttick told us about a new [9]academic helpdesk application
under development at his school:
We are currently paying (peanuts!) for the development of a school
helpdesk system. While primarily for managing IT issues, it has
been designed to allow for other types of request, such as admin
assistance and site repair requests. It's also built to deal
invisibly (from user perspective) with multiple sites (we support 9
schools from here) and could easily scale to an entire LEA [a
district or collection of schools, normally managed at city or
council level, in the UK]. As it understands multiple sites, this
will continue to be the demo server after it goes live (in 2
weeks), so the knowledge base will hopefully become very useful.
Some new applications came to our notice since the last report. Here
are eleven new educational applications we've recently found:
Probity Filtered Proxy Server
Imagine schools and non-profits being able to afford reliable,
fast, custom, clean internet access free of things such as
violenece and pornography. Probity sets out to make that
possible for such organiztions. Probity is a proxy filter
library designed for mainly non-profits and schools, but can be
used by anyone. This project is in inital planning. The filter
is being designed to filter web, chat and file transfer
protocols. Based upon the LGPL license, a Redhat RPM, and being
a complete package allow it to be easily used by schools and
non-profits of all kinds. This ensures that the project is open
source, availble to commercial efforts, protected from
commercial efforts, supports a popular linux distribution and
can make things easy for places such as schools to set it up.
(License: GNU Public License)
[10]http://www.nongnu.org/probity
Vocabulary Trainer
Vocabulary Trainer is a flashcard training system for learning
words in foreign languages. You can use language modules to
change the language of its interface and can choose one of
three learning modes (Random, Often-unknown words, and
Seldom-asked words). (License: Public Domain)
[11]http://free.pages.at/linuxvok/
Project LRNJ
The goal of Project LRNJ is to create an entertaining
console-style RPG which teaches Japanese. Slime Forest is the
first release: a demo of the battle system using graphics from
the upcoming katakana adventure and a training set of 1000
kanji. Its main purpose is to gather data and feedback on
compatibility and effectiveness. (License: Freeware)
[12]http://lrnj.com/
Kanatest
Kanatest is a simple, GTK 2-based kana drill tool. It offers
three drill modes: hiragana, katakana, and mixed mode. The
tester shows random kana characters and waits until you enter
the romaji equivalent in an entry field. At the end, statistics
are provided. (License: GNU Public License)
[13]http://clay.ll.pl/kanatest.html
Diet Monger Ass Kicker
Diet Monger Ass Kicker is a program for designing diets to your
own specifications. It allows nutrients and foods to be sorted
and foods to be filtered. Calculations are made according to
specified minimums and maximums, and using data from SR15.
(License: Freeware)
[14]http://home.edmc.net/~jstory/dmak_details.html
StarDict
StarDict is a international dictionary with many dict data
files. It has powerful features such as glob-style pattern
matching, fuzzy queries, and more. When the user selects a word
in other software, it can pop up a floating window showing the
selected word's meaning. (License: GNU Public License)
[15]http://stardict.cosoft.org.cn/
Metadot Portal Server
The Metadot Portal Server is an open-source point-and-click
website builder that allows non-technical users to build
powerful websites and portals in just a few minutes. Metadot
Portal Server is based on Apache, Perl and MySql, and runs on
Unix-based operating systems like Linux, Solaris, and MacOS X,
as well as Windows. The Metadot Portal Server has been deployed
in many global corporations and leading universities. It is
reliable and scalable, and can support very large communities
of users. Community (free) support is available in the
Community section. Commercial support is also available.
(License: GNU Public License)
[16]http://www.metadot.net
timetable
Automatically schedule the timetable of a faculty (or
high-school) using genetic algorithms. (License: GNU Public
License)
[17]http://algorithms.ro
PMathGen
PMathGen is a random simple math problem generator. From the
operators, format, etc. specified on the command line or in a
worksheet description file, it generates LaTeX and optionally
PostScript files that can be used as math worksheets. (License:
GNU Public License)
[18]http://www.frap.net/kenn/pmathgen
Tux Math Scrabble v2.0
Tux Math Scrabble is a math version of the popular board game
for ages 4-40. Highly entertaining as well as great educational
value. Challenges young people to construct compound equations
and consider multiple abstract possibilities. Three
skill-levels for practice from basic addition and subtraction
through multiplication and division. Great for use in schools
and at home. Runs on Windows and Linux. Written in Python with
PyGame as multimedia toolkit. Kid tested, grownup approved.
Windows/Linux Install Scripts Included. (License: GNU Public
License)
[19]http://www.asymptopia.com
District DNA
District DNA is an open source District and School
Administrative System. It is written using Borland's Delphi RAD
environment and using the Firebird open source database as its
back end. The client portion runs on Win32 environments
(Windows 2000 or above) recommended. The backend (Firebird) run
on any Firebird compliant system (Windows, Linux etc). I use
Linux at my school district. The software covers district
information, school information, student information, employee
information, grades, course scheduling, master schedule,
attendance, discipline, awards, activities, medical records,
SST, 504 plans, alumni, advisory committees, competency based
education, Special Education (state of Massachusetts USA only),
state reporting (state of Massachusetts USA), student parking
permits, staff parking permits etc. It is very high performance
(scheduling for 1200 students about 30 seconds). It is licensed
under the open software licence 1.1 (License: Open Software)
[20]www.districtdna.com
[21]Previous Current Report is [22]Report 94 [23]Next
Please report any technical problems to [24]webmaster@seul.org.
References
1. http://richtech.ca/cgi-bin/seul/index.html
2. http://www.isilver-inc.com/
3. http://www.isilver-inc.com/solutions/servers.html
4. http://algorithms.ro/
5. http://schoolforge.org.uk/
6. http://www.desktoplinux.com/articles/AT8952848817.html
7. http://penguinisto.serverpro2.com/linux/
8. http://summit.cloh.org/
9. http://helpdesk.centralmanclc.com/
10. http://www.nongnu.org/probity
11. http://free.pages.at/linuxvok/
12. http://lrnj.com/
13. http://clay.ll.pl/kanatest.html
14. http://home.edmc.net/%7Ejstory/dmak_details.html
15. http://stardict.cosoft.org.cn/
16. http://www.metadot.net/
17. http://algorithms.ro/
18. http://www.frap.net/kenn/pmathgen
19. http://www.asymptopia.com/
20. http://www.districtdna.com/
21. http://richtech.ca/cgi-bin/seul/report93.html
22. http://richtech.ca/cgi-bin/seul/report94.html
23. http://richtech.ca/cgi-bin/seul/report95.html
24. mailto:webmaster@seul.org
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From: "Larry Lavins" <llavins@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: PASUG Mtg: Thu, April 24
Date: 22 Apr 2003 21:30:01 GMT
Reply-To: "Larry Lavins" <llavins@worldnet.att.net>
.. PHILADELPHIA ALTERNATE SYSTEMS USER GROUP
.. http://www.phillyos2.org
The Philadelphia Alternate Systems User Group (PASUG), formerly
The Philadelphia OS/2 User Group, invites all interested computer
users to attend the April monthly meeting:
.. -- LINUX FILESYSTEM BASICS --
.. Thursday, April 24, 2003 7:00-10:00 PM
.. Bryn Mawr Community Center, 9 S.Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA
LINUX ORIENTED Q&A SESSION
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In place of the usual short presentation/demo, an extended Q&A
session oriented to Linux will be conducted by David Moskowitz.
Where possible, a live Linux system may be used to illustrate
questions, answers and comments brought up for group discussion.
MAIN PRESENTATION
LINUX FILESYSTEM BASICS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Scott Russell of IBM will conduct a presentation/demo of Linux
filesystem basics, one of the most important factors in learning
Linux (originally scheduled for the February meeting which was
cancelled due to a snowstorm). Understanding of Linux filesystem
basics insures that users will get the most out of the system
now and well into the future.
Scott's presentation will cover the following items:
o Basic Linux filesystem paradigm
o The mount point philosophy
- Physical/logical disks
- Network shares
o "Well Known" mount points, including ...
- /, /boot, /home, /usr/local, /opt, /etc
o Filesystewm commands to control mount points
- /etc/fstab
- the mount command
o Suggested disk layout: one user's perspective
o The basics of file permissions
An IBM Thinkpad running SuSE 8.0, using Open Office's "Impress"
software will be used for the presentation and will provide a
glimpse into a real live system's /etc/fstab file setup for both
home and business environments.
Scott Russell has more than 20 years experience as an application
development & systems programmer. He was employed by Soft-Switch
when Lotus bought the company in 1994, which was bought out in
turn by IBM in 1995. He currently works in the IBM Lotus support
organization where he develops software support tools.
Scott has been associated with our user group for several years.
He was a former day-to-day OS/2 user, starting with v.1.2. But
turned to Linux as his main desktop 3 or 4 years ago.
We're very pleased that he has agreed to do this presentation.
All members are urged to come to the April 24th meeting and
make a good showing for Scott Russell.
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Other agenda items include announcements, news, Q&A session, and
raffles. The usual free refreshments will also be available.
MEETING FORMAT & TIME SCHEDULE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In order to make our meetings more productive, the following
format & time schedule will be in effect. This schedule will
be strictly enforced. Everyone is requested to cooperate.
.. 7:00 - 7:15 Meeting Start & Announcements
.. 7:15 - 8:00 Extended Linux Q&A Session
.. 8:00 - 8:15 Break & Raffles
.. 8:15 - 9:30 Main Presentation/Demo
.. 9:30 -10:00 Close-down, pack-up & exit nlt 10:00pm
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Mark the date and time: Thursday, April 24th at 7:00pm.
PASUG meetings are open and free for all users, their guests and
others interested in learning about Linux, OS/2 and associated
technologies. We have a very full agenda and tight schedule
which will be enforced. Please be on time promptly by 7:00pm
to avoid missing out on the earlier parts of the meeting.
.. ** WE SUPPORT OPEN STANDARDS **
PASUG meetings are held at the Bryn Mawr Community Center, next
to Ludington Library, at the corner of Lancaster and Bryn Mawr
Avenues, Bryn Mawr, PA. on the 4th Thursday of Jan-to-Oct, and
the 3rd Thursday of Nov & Dec.
Directions to the Bryn Mawr Community Center (BMCC) and other
useful information about PASUG activities may be found on our
web site at http://www.phillyos2.org, or contact PASUG Leader
Larry Lavins: llavins@worldnet.att.net, phone (215) 878-9608.
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