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MNCC-OSSIG
OSS101 Open Source Appreciation Seminar and Workshop
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GOALS
To create awareness of the benefits and to promote the usage of Open Source
Software (OSS)
Seminar: 11 February 2004
Workshop: 11-12 February 2004
Hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
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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 a seminar and a workshop at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia.
The seminar 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 present to them a case study on how to build a business from OSS. Presentations on Linux certification and standards will also be made.
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 Programme
0900 - 0910 Welcome by MNCC-OSSIG Chairman
0910 - 0935 Overview of Open Source Software
0935 - 1030 Demonstration: OSS Usage in a Typical Office Environment
1030 - 1100 Break
1100 - 1130 Myths and Realities of Open Source
1130 - 1200 Linux Education and Certification
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
The venue for both the seminar and workshop is at UNIMAS, Sarawak.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Seminar
Date: 11 February 2004
Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Fee: Free
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Workshop (2 days)
Date: 11 - 12 February 2004
Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm (11 Feb) and 9.00am - 5.00 pm (12 Feb)
Fee: RM100.00 per person
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Registration Procedure for Seminar and Workshop
- Interested participants for the seminar and workshop can email to admin@mncc.po.my with:
Subject Title: OSS101 Sarawak.
- Please identify whether you want to attend the seminar or workshop or both and provide your NAME, JOB, COMPANY INFO and CONTACT NUMBER.
- For further information, please call MNCC, telephone number: 603-71183040
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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