[Indic-computing-users] Re: Indic-computing-users digest, Vol 1 #344 - 2 msgs

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janabhaaratii project has been launched and would take shape soon. Here is an attempt to get the perceptions of the teams meeting on this list for the same.( acceptance of the suggestions will be subject to constraints of resources as well as approvals and policy as determined by steering group)
The janabhaaratii project consists of development, deployment and community building and is envisaged as collaborative project. I hope the launch announcement has been read by all reading this.
Following immediate rquests/points  may be considered.

1> Compilation of s/w and docs
as janabhaaratii project we would like to have an annotated compilation of 'GPL/LGPL'ed software and 'GFDL'ed documentations
This is a request to send the list of such s/w and docs . Those not yet released but in the pipeline may also be listed with due annotation.janabhaaratii project will have website showcasing all such stuff.

2> We need to have a wishlist of projects that will ensure deeper and faster penetration of free/opensource indic software in the country. janabhaaratii may be able to release a CD ( live or otherwise) with all such content. Since all its contents will be GPL/LGPL all other distributins will be able to adopt the same. janabhaaratii project will have a team to provide support and generate feedback

3> A showcase for all localisation teams in the form of a page with links is proposed to be putup on the janabhaaratii site. Each of the teams may send their page .

4> A workshop is to be arranged . It may be arranged in january. Since in December [ 1-3 (linuxbangalore) and 6-10 (Localisationsummit Delhi ? )] some other workshops are being arranged it would be appropriate to hold ours in January 2005.
  Agenda for the workshop ? suggestion
    1> major theme 'localised e-governance : available tools and implemented solutions, support and improvements needed '
    3> Solutions for NGOs : Documentations
    4> A distribution CD : live or otherwise , with various language packages, tutorials, help dobcumentation , case studies etc.