From Linuxday at manalaa.net Thu Apr 22 00:56:18 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Thu Apr 22 00:57:51 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] Who We Are? Message-ID: <1082588178.4086fc12e9102@www.manalaa.net> Hi all, Sorry for sending this again. we got too many new subscribers in the past day and I wanted them to see this. expect ore news from us soon. ----- ???? ????? ??? ???? ????? ??????? ? ???? ????? ????? ?? ?? ?? ??? ??????? ?????/????? ? ???? ???? ??????? ??? ?????? ??????? ? ?????? ????????? ?????? ????????? ??????? ????????? ?? ??? ?? ???? ???? ????? ???: * ????? ???????? ?? 1,355 ??? ? ?????? ?????? ??? 700? ??? ??? ?????? ??? ?????? ?? ??? ?????? ???????. * ?????? ? ???? ???????? ?? ???? ? ??????? ??? ?????/????? * ????? ? ????? ?????? ??????? ??????? ???? ???? ??????? ? ??????? ????????. ??? ???? ???????? ??? ???? ??? ??????? ? ??? ??????? ??????? ????? ? ???????? ?????? ???????? ??? ??????? ???????? ? ??? ??? ? ??????. ??? ???? ? ????? ?? ?????? ? ????? ???? ???? ?????????? ????? ? ???????? ?????? ? ???? ???? ???????? ??? ?????/?????. ---- ?? ?????? ??????? ???????? ???? ???? ?? ????? ?? ????. ?????? ??? ????? ??? ?????? ?????? (???? 26 ?????? ???????? ??? ????? 15 ????) ?? ?? ??? ?? ?????? ?? 10:00 ????? ??? 5:00 ????. ?????? ?? ?? ???????? ? ????? ????? ? ?????? ?????? ??????? ??? ???/????? ? ???? ????? ??????? ????????? ? ???????? ?? ??????? ??? ???????? ?? ? ??????? ??? ?????? ? ??????? ??????? ??? ??? ??????? ? ???????? ??? ???????. http://festival.linux-egypt.org ---- ????? ?????? ???? ??? ?????? From Linuxday at manalaa.net Thu Apr 22 00:57:09 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Thu Apr 22 00:58:16 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] Who we are? (english version) Message-ID: <1082588229.4086fc45bd1b5@www.manalaa.net> Hi all, Sorry for sending this again. we got too many new subscribers in the past day and I wanted them to see this. expect ore news from us soon. ----- Who We Are? We Are Linux Egypt http://www.linux-egypt.org the Egyptian Linux User Group. We are all GNU/Linux users and Free/Open Source Software enthusiasts. We are all volunteers. Some of us only use GNU/Linux on their computers. Some of us are computer professionals and students and some aren't. We have among us expert users and new users from all ages. ---- Why We Exist Because we believe in the Free Software ideals, because we think Open Source makes sense. Because we know GNU/Linux is a more powerful platform and we trust Open Source to produce better software. Because we think Free/Open Source Software like GNU/Linux is better for Egypt. We exist to help all GNU/Linux users in Egypt, to aid the international Free Software community and to promote the use of Free/Open Source software in Egypt. ---- What We Provide We provide a space where we can help and support each other in using GNU/Linux for our everyday needs and a meduim to communicate our experience and knowledge with GNU/Linux and Free/Open Source Software through our website which includes: * A WebForum with 1,355 members and a mailing list with 700 members covering all topics related to GNU/Linux where you'll find answers to all your questions, and help when you need it. * Articles and tutorials to help you learn and use GNU/Linux. * Free advertising and coverage for local business using or servicing GNU/Linux and Open Source Software. We also provide GNU/Linux CDs of the latest versions of Free/Open Source software complete with source code and free documentation. We organize and participate in events where we can advocate and promote Free/Open Source software and help with GNU/Linux. ---- and remember you can meet us on the 1st of May. just drop by in Al Sakia Cultural Center (26th of July street, Zamalek, under 15th of May bridge) anytime between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. we'll answer all your questions, we'll show you and let you experience GNU/Linux and other high quality Free/Open Source software, we'll help you install GNU/Linux on your computers and we'll even give you free legal copies to take home and to give to friends and neighbours. ---- See you soon, Alaa Abd El Fatah From Linuxday at manalaa.net Fri Apr 23 20:03:40 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:27:18 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] what to expect? Message-ID: <200404232003.40087.alaa@linux-egypt.org> ???? ?? ?????? ??? ?? ?????? ??????? ??????? ??????? (????? ??? http://www.linux-egypt.org) ??????? ??? ??????? ?? ?????? ??????? ?? ????? ?? ???? ? ????? ?? ?????? ???? ???? ?? ????? ????????. ??? ????? ??????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ? ???? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ?? ??? ?????????? ?? ????? ? ????? ? ??? ??????? ??? ?? ????? ??? ?????? ????? ??????? ??????? ???????? ?? ?? ???? ????? ?? ????? ??????? ?? ???????? ?? ?? ????? ??????? ?? ??? ?? ??????? ??? ?????/?????. ??? ??? ???? ??? ?? ????? ??? ??? ??????? ????? ???? ???? ???????? ? ????????? ???????? ? ??????? ????????? ? ??????. ????? ???? ???? ?? ????????? ???? ???? ????? ????? ??? ??????? ? ????? ??????? ??? ???? ???? ? ????? ???? ????? ??????? ?? ???? ????? ???? ????? ?????? ? ?? ??? ?? ????? ??????? ????. ??? ??? ????????? ???????? ???? ?????? ??????? ??????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ??????? ??????? ???????? ??????? ?? ??????? ???????? ? ???? ?????? ? ????? ?????????? ? ??????? ???????? (?????? ????? ????? ?? ??? ??????)? ????? ??? ????? ????? ???? ????? ?? ?????? ?? ??? ?? 15 ?????. ??? ??????? ??????? ??? ???? ?????/????? ?????? ? ??? ?????? ?? ??????? ? ??????????. ?????? ??? ???????? ? ???? ?? ????? ?? ????????. ?????? ????? ???? ???? ??? ??????. From Linuxday at manalaa.net Fri Apr 23 20:19:33 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Fri Apr 23 20:31:18 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] What to expect? (english version) Message-ID: <20040423201933.42476a72@localhost> Greetings, We here at the Egyptian Linux Users' Group (Linux Egypt http://www.linux-egypt.org) are looking forward to meeting you at the Installfest on the first of May, and we thought we would give you a general idea of some of the things you will be seeing there. Of course, in the tradition of installfests, the number one activity on that day will probably be linux installations; as we are sure you know, we will be ready to receive people who arrive with their computers to set linux up on with them. For people who are simply curious about linux and who want to know more, we will be demonstrating the operating system and the applications available on it. This covers a fairly large range of things. At the most basic level, we can show you what linux looks like, how it works, and describe how it differs from what you are used to, and why we feel this is better. On a more specific level, there will be volunteers ready to show you how many different and specific tasks can be accomplished under linux, such as programming with visual tools (a la Visual Studio), graphics work, networking (LANs and some fancy tricks), and all the way up to getting a solid web server up and running in 15 minutes flat. We will be there to introduce you to the fascinating world of linux, so it is your questions and interests that matter. Thank you for your interest, and hope to see you there. Linux Egypt, Alaa Abd El Fatah -- http://www.manalaa.net ultimate_answer_t deep_thought(void) { sleep(years2secs(7500000)); return 42; } -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://aquaehost.com/pipermail/linuxday_manalaa.net/attachments/20040428/a8942b21/attachment.bin From Linuxday at manalaa.net Wed Apr 28 01:53:56 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 01:59:19 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] to new subscribers Message-ID: <1083110036.408ef294d2c27@www.manalaa.net> ???? ?? ?????? ????? ????? ??? ????????? ?? ??? ???????? ??? ?? ????? ?????? ???????? ?? ??? ?? ??????? ????? ??????? ??????? ??? ????. ??? ????? ?? ??????? ????? ?????? ??? http://manalaa.net/pipermail/linuxday_manalaa.net/2004-April/thread.html ???????? ?? ????? ????????? ?????????. ??? ???? ?????? ????? ???? ?? ?? ????? ??? ? ?? ???? ? ????? ???? ???? ???? ??? ????? ????????. ??? ??? ????? ?? ????? ???? ??????? ?? ??? ????? alaa@linux-egypt.org ?????? ??? ???????? ? ????? ?? ????? ????? ??????. ????? ???? From Linuxday at manalaa.net Wed Apr 28 07:59:16 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 08:00:54 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] two questions (english version) Message-ID: <20040428075916.122890a9@localhost> Hi all, I receive many questions asking about the place and time the event will be held. all the relevant information is @ http://festival.linux-egypt.org but I'll repeat them again. Date: Saturday the 1st of May (this is next saturday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Place: Al Sawi Cultural Center 26th of July street under 15th of May bridge Zamalek al Sakia is close to the Zamalek Central and Coffee Roastry it is very well known so if you just get to al zamalek and ask people will tell you. I hope this clears any confusion. -------- we sent an email explaining who Linux Egypt is, but many are asking about the people who organized this festival. this festival was organized by a group of Volunteers who even financed the event from their own money, you can see the list of volunteers and a photo of them @ http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest/Volunteers the festival itself was organized in an open manner very much similar to the way GNU/Linux is developed. We did all the preparation through a Wiki, a Wiki is a webpage that anyone can edit, modify and add too, without any restriction, the volunteers and Linux Egypt members used this wiki to self organize themselves. You can see how the process work by looking @ http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest --------- if you have any other questions please send them to me @ alaa@linux-egypt.org hope to meet you all next saturday, Alaa -- http://www.manalaa.net ultimate_answer_t deep_thought(void) { sleep(years2secs(7500000)); return 42; } -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://aquaehost.com/pipermail/linuxday_manalaa.net/attachments/20040428/a23df6f6/attachment.bin From Linuxday at manalaa.net Wed Apr 28 07:59:08 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 08:01:04 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] two questions Message-ID: <1083131948.408f482cdaabc@www.manalaa.net> اهلا يا جماعة، تلقيت اسئلة كثيرة عن مكان و ميعاد المهرجان. المعلومات كلها موجودة بصفحة http://festival.linux-egypt.org لكن على العموم ساكررهم هنا الميعاد: السبت 1 مايو (أى السبت القادم) من الساعة 10 صباحا الى الساعة 5 مساء المكان: ساقية عبد المنعم الصاوى شارع 26 يوليو تحت كوبرى 15 مايو الزمالك الساقية قريبة من سنترال الزمالك و كوفى روسترى. ارجو ألا يكون هناك أى التباس. ------ لقد ارسلنا رسالة تشرح ما هى لينكس مصر لكنى تلقيت اسئلة عن منظمى المهرجان بالتحديد يقوم بتنظيم هذا المهرجان مجموعة من المتطوعين، الذين قاموا بتمويل المهرجان من أموالهم الخاصة، يمكنكم ان تروا قائمة المتطوعين و صورة جماعية لهم على http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest/Volunteers تم الاعداد للمهرجان نفسه بأسلوب مفتوح مشابه لطريقة تطوير نظام الجنو/لينكس. فقد قمنا باستخدام ويكى فى كل مراحل الاعداد، الويكى عبارة عن صفحة وب يمكن لأى أحد تحريرها و التعديل أو النشر فيها بدون أى روابط أو قيود. و لذا اختارت مجموعة المتطوعين و باقى أعضاء لينكس مصر التنظيم عن تريق هذه الويكى. يمكنكم مشاهدة هذه العملية بتصفح http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest ------ اذا كانت لديكم أى اسئلة أخرى ارجو أن ترسلوها لى على عنوان alaa@linux-egypt.org أتمنى ان أراكم جميعا السبت القادم، علاء From Linuxday at manalaa.net Wed Apr 28 08:02:50 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Wed Apr 28 08:03:28 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] two questions (corrected) Message-ID: <1083132170.408f490a55d29@www.manalaa.net> ???? ?? ?????? ????? ????? ????? ?? ???? ? ????? ????????. ????????? ???? ?????? ????? http://festival.linux-egypt.org ??? ??? ?????? ??????? ??? ???????: ????? 1 ???? (?? ????? ??????) ?? ?????? 10 ????? ??? ?????? 5 ???? ??????: ????? ??? ?????? ?????? ???? 26 ????? ??? ????? 15 ???? ??????? ??????? ????? ?? ?????? ??????? ? ???? ??????. ???? ??? ???? ???? ?? ??????. ------ ??? ?????? ????? ???? ?? ?? ????? ??? ???? ????? ????? ?? ????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????? ??? ???????? ?????? ?? ?????????? ????? ????? ?????? ???????? ?? ??????? ??????? ?????? ?? ???? ????? ????????? ? ???? ?????? ??? ??? http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest/Volunteers ?? ??????? ???????? ???? ?????? ????? ????? ?????? ????? ???? ?????/?????. ??? ???? ???????? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???????? ?????? ????? ?? ???? ?? ???? ??? ??? ??????? ? ??????? ?? ????? ???? ???? ?? ????? ?? ????. ? ??? ?????? ?????? ????????? ? ???? ????? ????? ??? ??????? ?? ???? ??? ??????. ?????? ?????? ??? ??????? ????? http://linux-egypt.manalaa.net/index.php/MayInstallFest ------ ??? ???? ????? ?? ????? ???? ???? ?? ??????? ?? ??? ????? alaa@linux-egypt.org ????? ?? ????? ????? ????? ??????? ???? From Linuxday at manalaa.net Fri Apr 30 23:04:42 2004 From: Linuxday at manalaa.net (Linuxday@manalaa.net) Date: Fri Apr 30 23:16:21 2004 Subject: [Linuxday] about CDs to bring Message-ID: <20040430230442.53b2442f@lacarnouve.alaa.homelinux.org> Hi all, sorry for not keeping in touch with you, the past few days where very hectic, next time we should give ourselves more time to prepare :-) I got many questions about how many blank CDs to get and what software we will distribute. easiest thing is to bring many CDs even if you don't end up using them all you can give your spare ones to visitors who forgot to bring their own. you see how many CDs you'll need depends on what flavor of GNU/Linux you'll take so its anything between 1 to 10 CDs, my advice is to bring 10 anyway. what kind of software we will distribute? we will be making copies of GNU/Linux distributions, these are CDs that contain the full GNU/Linux operating system plus thousands of applications covering anything from simple desktop usage to full fledged servers. you can choose from LiveCD systems a livecd operating system is an system you don't need to install, you run a whole system with desktops, compiler,s servers and all by just booting from the CD. LiveCD distros are the perfect way to test GNU/Linux if you're not sure you want to run it or not, it takes no time, and does not touch your harddisk at all. liveCD distros are 1 CD only MandrakeMove a very easy liveCD with full multimedia support, perfect for new users. Arabbix 0.8 a liveCD distro made by Arabeyes.org based mainly on morphix, this one offers a complete Arabic desktop that shows off the achievements or the Arabeyes.org project in bringing arabic support to GNU/Linux Knoppix the first successful liveCD distro and still the most popular, this one has thousands of applications. Morphix a liveCD distro made to be easy to modify, it was originaly based on knoppix but offers more options Morphix Gaming liveCD focussed on games, has lots of free software games and some demos for Linux commercial games Morphix Light a version of morphix specialy made for old computers, uses a lightweight desktop that doesn't need much RAM or CPU speed SystemRescueCD a live CD made specialy to diagnose and fix computers that can't safely boot their original system for general users Mandrake 10 official edition 4 CDs this is perfect for those new to GNU/Linux, it is known to be the easiest Distro around, and yet it is still a very powerful and secure operating system. RedHat Linux 9 3 CDs while this is a bit old, it is still very popular, RedHat is the biggest and most successful GNU/Linux company. Fedora Core 1 3 CDs when Redhat stopped making the free for download RedHat Linux they started the Fedora project to continue development, so you can think of this as a new RedHat release Debian 3.0r2 7 CDs debian is known to be the most secure and stable distro, while it is big and covers more software than other distros it tends to have older versions and sometimes less features (all for the sake of security of course). for users who prefer to do things on their own, and want to customize all aspect of their system we bring you Slackware 9.1 4 CDs known to be a sleek distro with no extra bloat or anything to slow your computer. Gentoo 2004.1 2 CDs in gentoo you have to compile everything from source code, so not only do you get to customize the system to the smallest detail but you also get to use your hardware to the maximum performance it can offer and finally we got some special CDs Mandrake 10 Linux Egypt edition 2 CDs this 2 CD only edition is made specially for the festival it has some special packages for multimedia, filesharing and better arabic support. Mandrake 10 ultimate edition 10 CDs a custom built Mandrake edition with all the extra software that could be found, this set has more games, multimedia, filesharing, scientific software than any other distro Fedora 2 test 3 CD 4 the latest beta of the new Fedora due to be released soon and finally Phaeronix a liveCD made from scratch by one of our members. we will also have FreeBSD 5.2.1 2 CDs FreeBSD is not a GNU/Linux system at all, but it is another free/open source operating system, based on the original Unix code, it is very powerful and very popular among universities. so I know this seems like a hard decision to make, don't worry we'll be there to help you, and you can even try all these yourself before deciding (or you could just take a copy of it all :-) see you all tomorrow, Alaa -- http://www.manalaa.net ultimate_answer_t deep_thought(void) { sleep(years2secs(7500000)); return 42; } -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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