Re: GNOME Speakers & Freebies

[Stormy Peters <stormy gnome org>]

Fred,

I think it is ok for people to refer to projects like Koha and GNOME as open source. We use the words "free and open source software" because we would like to also promote freedom. However, they are open source as well, and if others choose to refer to them that way for reasons of their own, I think that is acceptable.

If GNOME decides to work with MOSC2011, we can always ask that the term "free and open source" be used. But there's no reason to make it sound like they have done something wrong before we even ask!

Best,

Stormy

On Fri, Jun 3, 2011 at 8:39 AM, Frederic Muller <fredm gnome org> wrote:

Hi!

I did find the temporary schedule which happens to be blocked where I live (unfortunate - maybe only temporary).

I am surprised to see that you did not understand that GNOME is a Free Software project and that you (your organization?) systematically remove any reference to free software. As an example in your introduction of Koha (the schedule is also a good example of that from my perspective).

>From your conference website (http://www.mosc.my/koha):
"Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals."


>From Koha Webiste (http://koha-community.org/):
"Koha is the first free and open source software library automation package (ILS). Development is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world."

I believe that if you want to cooperate with the GNOME foundation and the GNOME people you will need to make a few efforts.

At this point I don't have much more positive comments, so I keep them for myself ;-)

Fred

On 06/03/2011 10:19 PM, Pockey Lam wrote:

Dear Mohd,

On 06/02/2011 11:53 PM, Mohd Fazli Azran wrote:

Hi Pockey & Emily,

I just want to ask about topic above. We now preparing and organize
the biggest open source conference at Malaysia. If any GNOME can
participate as

1) Sending speaker
2) Freebies from GNOME

Just want information if any feedback from gnome and how i can ask for
it. I just sent to both of you regarding this to get the information
how i can ask GNOME Foundation regarding topic above. Thanks

Here the detail on our MOSC2011 <http://www.mosc.my> If any query dont

hesitate to contact back. Thanks

Thanks for your invitation! I went to your website, the event will be in
less than 1 month, on July 3-5, can you give me more information as
below so I can help you to forward to the right mailing lists to ask for
supports?

What's the theme?
Who are your potential speakers?
Any confirmed speakers?
Who will attend (as participants)?
What's the purpose / objectives, etc?

Thanks!
Pockey

Regards,
Mohd Fazli Azran
MSC MOSC 2011 Secretariat.

Web : http://www.mosc.my <http://www.mosc.my>

Email : fazli mosc my
Mobile : +6.013.204.8672

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