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Hello and Welcome to Linux.org.BD! |
 On this site, you'll get all the latest news and information about the Bangladeshi Linux and Open Source scene, along with insights of all the latest happenings of the Linux world around the globe. There's a lot to see and do here, so kick back, relax, and prepare to stay a day or a lifetime, as it pleases you.
 Bangladesh Linux Users Alliance (BLUA) is a volunteer based non-profit organization comprised of Linux users and enthusiasts from all over the country with all different technical levels and abilities. Our primary aim is to promote the use of GNU/Linux in the both the user and enterprise level, as well as to support the ongoing Free/Libre & Open Source Software movement in Bangladesh. Dedicated in teaching and promoting Linux, Open Source and Open Standards, we are a part of the ongoing effort of many Linux Users Groups around the globe to provide information, instruction, and technical support to all users both new and experienced of the Linux operating system and all its distributions.
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Ubuntu Bangladesh: Our sister LUG |
Are you a Ubuntu user, developer, translator, or a volunteer? Do you want want to meet other Ubunteros in Bangladesh who believes in the spirit of Ubuntu? If yes, then join Ubuntu-BD -- the specialized LUG brought to you by BLUA.
Joining the Ubuntu-BD team is simple:
- Login to your Launchpad account. Create one if you don't have.
- Join Ubuntu Bangladesh Team.
- Join the official Ubuntu mailing list for Bangladesh.
Feel free to hang around Freenode #Ubuntu-BD -- you can find most of the Bangladeshi Ubunteros there!
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Creative Commons in Bangladeshi Jurisdiction |
BLUA has been selected as the affiliate organisation in Bangladesh to port Creative Commons (CC) licences in Bangladeshi jurisdiction. BLUA volunteers will work on translating and localising the licences, along with promoting and building a Bangladeshi CC community.  Once completed, these licenses will provide a flexible range of protections and freedoms for Bangladeshi authors, artists, and educators. It has been built upon the "all rights reserved" concept of traditional copyright to offer a voluntary "some rights reserved" approach. We expect that CC will help promote a new copyright culture in the country and that CC licenses will act as an important promotional tool to help widely disseminate Bangladeshi culture and knowledge and offer a reasonable path for protecting intellectual property. |
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BLUA at BCS Computer Show 2006 |
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BLUA and Ubuntu Bangladesh participated at BCS Computer Show 2006, which was held between September 17, 2006 to September 23, 2006. Organised by the Government of Bangladesh's Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology and Bangladesh Computer Samity, this year's fair had 85 stalls and 26 pavilions exhibiting new cutting edge computer technologies.  On our 300 square feet pavilion, 1178 school-going students were taught how to use Edubuntu Linux. 9000+ leaflets were distributed between visitors which had detailed information on Linux and FOSS, with special emphasis on Ubuntu. 250 Ubuntu CDs and 150 Edubuntu CDs were also distributed. A competition was held on the last day of the show, where 50 students participated.
We also organised two seminars during the show, titled "Free and Open Source Software: Developement Opportunities" on Septerber 18th where our co-founder Mr. Russell John delivered key-note speech, and "ICT for Developement: Prospects of Telecenters in Bangladesh" on September 20th where our member Mr. Nazrul Islam delivered his key-note speech. A good number of audience were present on both the seminars.
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There are several different ways you can us help out:
- Volunteer as a Speaker: You are welcome to come by one of our meetings or events and give a presentation
- Answering on the Forum: Help out your fellow Linux users on the Discussion Forum
- Write for Us: Submit articles and tutorials (both English and Bengali) you have written for the Linux School section
- Submit News and Links: Use the link on your "Members Menu" (after logging in) to submit the Linux and OSS related news and links.
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Do you have a Linux question that needs to be answered immediately? Do you want to chat with
your fellow Linux users and BLUA members? If yes, then fire up your favourite
IRC client and join us now on:
Channel: #Bangladesh
Server: irc.freenode.net :6667
You can also use our Java based chat room if you want to!
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“I did this 'cause Linux gives me a woody. It doesn't generate revenue.” -Dave Taylor, announcing DOOM for Linux
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