January 2008 Meeting Details
Agenda : Learning the GNU
The proposed agenda was Learning the GNU, which was aimed at talking
about the most effective and efficient way to learn Free Software and GNU/Linux.
The speaker gave an introduction to Free Software and GNU and then went on to explain the importance of
learning Free Software.
The core discussion was aimed at how to read and understand manual pages. This was explained in correlation
with basic GNU utilities and commands. The commands were explained by demonstrating the different options.
Different sections and categories of the Man pages and their significance were explained in brief.
Also the speaker talked about preparing notes for studying Free Software and general concepts.
Technical presentation : Basics of the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP)
The basic aim and importance of LTSP was explained. The implementation of LTSP was demonstrated by setting
up a Low End client machine and a normal LTSP Server. The Software requirements and implementation methodology
was explained in brief. The demonstration of the real time implementation of LTSP in the Internet Cafe was a
great addition to the session.
The attendees left with a desire to convert their old machines into real power horses with LTSP.
The meeting was wound up by 5.30 pm.
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