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My Language in Internet
by Munir Hasan
In this article the author describe the problem of a modern language in the era of technology. He concludes that the language which has the ability to survive in the Internet would only survive in the long run. The article summarizes the effort in Bangla language in this area. First published in Daily Prothom Alo, Bangladesh.
Published: Mar 17, 2009
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My Freedom in Software
by Munir Hasan
This software freedom day article was first published in Daily Prothom Alo on 19th September. The writer explained why we need to know about the details of a software which we used for certain purposes. This not only ensure the basic rights of a human being, it also empowered the people with the technology.
Published: Sep 26, 2008
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Why schools should exclusively use free software
by Richard Stallman (Translated by Ferdous Ahmed Tanin)
Richard Stallman explained why schools around the world should use exclusively free software. Cost is not the only reason, freedom is more important.
Published: Aug 29, 2008
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Uses of Open Source Software Increases in Bangladesh
by Mohammad Golam NABI
This article is on the recent trend of uses of Open Source software in Bangladesh. The author looked into matter from the perspective of economic and cultural points. The article was published at Daily Naya Diganta on 20th September as a special article on the occasion of Software Freedom Day 2008.
Published: Aug 26, 2008
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It's not the Gates, it's the bars
by Richard Stallman (Translated by Munir Hasan)
To pay so much attention to Bill Gates' retirement is missing the point. What really matters is not Gates, nor Microsoft, but the unethical system of restrictions that Microsoft, like many other software companies, imposes on its customers.
Published: Jul 31, 2008
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Recent Events

Ubuntu 10.04 Release Party
The Release Party of Ubuntu 10.04 will be held on Saturday, 22nd May 2010 at 5pm. The venue is the office of BdOSN.
All are invited.

Dhaka, May 22, 2010

PHP workshop at NSTU
A workshop on basic PHP will he held at the campus of Noakhali Science and Technology University on 22-23rd April, 2010. NSTU Open Source Network organize the workshop and BdOSN core member Mr Arafter Rahman will conduct the workshop. The workshop will cover the basic PHP programming, operator, control structure, function, oop as well as the connectivity with MySQL database.

--by NSTU OSN PR

NSTU, April 22, 2010

BdOSN launched IT Tips service by SMS
Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) launched its IT tips service through sms on 2nd March 2010 at BCS Digital Expo. Professor Dr M Zafar Iqbal formally launched the service be registering himself for the services. In his opening remarks he wishes that the new generation will come with new ideas and project to make the country proud. Omar Shehab, the project Manger from BdOSN explained that the registered user will get a IT tips every day through this service. He said that BdOSN support centre received a good number of similar query which now been served as sms service. In coming days, interactive service will be introduced.

--by BPR

Digital Expo, Dhaka, April 02, 2010 READMORE

BdOSN joined as partner in Second Citi Financial IT Case Competition
Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) joined the Second Citi Financial IT Case Competition (CFICC) supported by Citi Foundation and organized by D.Net (Development Research Network). The formal launching of the programme was held on 21st March at National Press Club. The ceremony was addressed by Mr. Mahmud Hasan, Programme Director, D.Net, Abrar A. Anwar, Managing Director and Head, Bangladesh Global Corporate and Commercial Bank, Citibank, N.A and Mr Subrata Deb Nath, EC member, BdOSN.
This competition being the first of its kind in Bangladesh was first launched in 2009, in which 54 institutions/universities took part and in the end University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) became the champion, winning US $ 5,000.

--by Dnet Bangladesh Website

Dhaka, March 21, 2010 READMORE

Workshop on Ubuntu held at IIUC, Dhaka Campus
International Islamic University Chittagong, Dhaka Campus (IIUCDC) Computer Club organized a workshop on Ubuntu on 29th January 2010. The workshop took place at the IIUC campus at Dhanmondi. About 30 students, including many non-CSE students participated at the session. Participants learned the Installation Ubuntu 9.10 as well as some advanced tips and tricks. Associate Professor & Head of the Department of CSE, Mohammed Shamsul Alam inaugurated the session. He welcomed the participants and the trainers by describing them as role models. He also mentioned about strengthening the open source community of the university.

--by BPR

, January 30, 2010 READMORE

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