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MNCC-OSSIG
OSS101 Open Source Appreciation Seminars and Workshop
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Objectives
As part of its OSS101 programme to create awareness of the benefits and to promote the usage of open-source software (OSS), the MNCC Open Source SIG (MNCC-OSSIG) is holding two seminars and a workshop at the KDU Management Development Centre (KMDC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The seminars will introduce open-source software (OSS) in general to those who are interested to know more about it. In particular they will attempt to demonstrate to the attendees how OSS can be used on a daily basis to enrich their personal computing experience and to introduce to them the concepts, philosophy and ideals behind the OSS movement. After the two seminars the attendees should have some idea on what OSS is and how it can be deployed on a daily basis.
The two day workshop will provide hands-on training to the attendees on the popular Linux operating environment on PCs as well as office productivity applications. At the end of the workshop, the attendees should be in a position to start using a Linux PC for their personal computing needs.
Seminar I: OSS Daily
This seminar will allow the audience to listen to a real-life experience of the joys and frustrations in switching over from the Windows operating environment to the Linux environment and running open-source applications. Demonstrations on how OSS can be used on a daily basis in the office will also be given.
Seminar II: Open Source Software - Background, Benefits and Realities
The presentation will give the audience a brief history of OSS, its basic philosophies and tenets as well as the advantages of embracing it both from the personal and national point of view. Some of the myths and realities concerning OSS will also be discussed.
Workshop Programme Outline
This is a hands-on interactive workshop on introducing the participants to the Linux operating environment. Attendees will receive course materials and Linux software CDs.
Workshop Day 1
Familiarity to the Linux Environment
Using Productivity Applications
Workshop Day 2
Preparation
Installation of Linux
Configuring and Customizing Linux
OSS Resources Available
Q&A
Venue
MNCC is pleased to announce that KMDC has been appointed the authorised training partner to conduct the MNCC-OSSIG OSS101 Appreciation Workshop. In conjunction with this, the venue for both the seminars and workshop is at KMDC. The address is:
KDU Management Development Centre
Suite 3A-20, Level 20, Tower 3A, Plaza Sentral
Jalan Stesen Sentral 5
Kuala Lumpur Sentral
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 603-2273-8286
Fax: 603-2273-5933
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Seminar I: OSS Daily
Date: 8 October 2003
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: KMDC, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: Free
Seminar II: Open Source Software - Background, Benefits and Realities
Date: 23 October 2003
Time: 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: KMDC, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: Free
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Workshop (2 days)
Date: 6 - 7 November 2003
Time: 9.00am - 5.00 pm
Venue: KMDC, Plaza Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM50.00 per person
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Registration Procedure for Seminars
- Interested participants for the free seminars can email to kllim@kmdc.com.my with:
Subject Title: OSS101 Seminar at KMDC.
- Please identify which seminar (I or II or both) you want to attend and provide your NAME, JOB, COMPANY INFO and CONTACT NUMBER.
- For further information, please call KMDC (Jessica/Kathy), telephone number: 603-22738286
Registration Procedure for Workshop
- Interested participants for the workshop can email to kllim@kmdc.com.my with:
Subject Title: OSS101 Workshop at KMDC.
- Please provide your NAME, JOB, COMPANY INFO and CONTACT NUMBER.
- Participants who have attended Seminar I or II above will be given priority for the workshop.
- For further information, please call KMDC (Jessica/Kathy), telephone number: 603-22738286.
Acknowledgements
For this OSS101 event, many thanks go to the following corporate sponsors:
In addition, the following organisations also contributed resources towards the running of the seminars and workshop:
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