Free/Open Source Software

The dabaweGNU - a non-profit organization in Davao City, Philippines will conduct a Linux Systems Administration I training workshop for 40 hours. Please visit this link http://www.dabawegnu.org/workshops/schedules/linux-systems-administration-i for  more information.

Ubuntu will once again participate in the Google Summer of Code.

It is a great opportunity to expose new students to the wonderful world of Ubuntu, get some exciting projects off the ground and get good exposure for the projects, students and organisations alike.

The main goal for this program is to encourage university student participation in the open source world. It is a great opportunity for students in Computer Science or related fields. Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is an annual program, in which Google awards stipends to hundreds of students who successfully complete a requested free software / open-source coding project during the summer.

The program is open to students aged 18 or older.

The program invites students who meet their eligibility criteria to post applications that detail the software-coding project they wish to perform. The applications are then evaluated by interested mentors.

For more information visit the wiki at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GoogleSoC2010

The Ubuntu Netbook Remix "karmic koala" 9.10 comes with variety of options regarding "Login" that you can choice. In the installation process, there are options to select whether to Login Automatically or Who Will Login with username and password.

Option 1: (In the installation process)
Select "Login Automatically", the computer will starts up without asking the username and password. It will automatically display your desktop.

Option 2: (In the installation process)
Select "Login with username and password", the computer will starts up asking the username and password before the desktop will display.

Now, if you select options 1 or 2 during the installation process and realize that you need to change the configuration. You can do the following steps listed below:

What is Ubuntu Netbook Remix?
Ubuntu Netbook Remix is optimized to run on a new category of affordable Internet-centric devices called netbooks. It includes a new consumer-friendly interface that allows users to quickly and easily get on-line and use their favorite applications. This interface is optimized for a retail sales environment. Canonical has collaborated with Intel and is working with a number of OEM's to deliver Ubuntu on netbooks in retail. In keeping with the philosophy of our best work being available to everyone, the core remix product is available to all through the Canonical repositories. This version is free to download and modify by any user. (http://www.canonical.com/projects/ubuntu/unr)

This is my desktop with Ubuntu Netbook Remix