[IndiChix] Libre Labs for women

[सिंधु सुंदर]

Hi!

I'd like a Libre Software Lab in mangalore. Is that possible?

On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Vid A <vid at svaksha.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> A few weeks ago I had asked : Is there any IT firm in India willing to
> host Free Software Labs just for women ? [1]
>
> Many people wrote and asked what it would entail and I suggested:
>
> #1. Requirements :
> ------------------------
> 1.1 Libre computer labs equipped with machines and an Internet connection.
> 1.2 Centrally located within city limits.
>
> #2. Goals :
> --------------
> 2.1 These labs ensure a static space so women dont have to travel far
> or to lonely places for local meets.
> 2.2  It would enable local FSF/GNU volunteers to introduce and teach
> them packaging, translation, bug-squashing, etc...
> 2.3  Increase contribution to upstream projects like Debian, Ubuntu,
> Fedora, Gentoo, Suse, KDE, Gnome, etc...
>
> #3. Do's and Dont's :
> -------------------------
> 3.1 Not meant to be used for personal use (downloading movies/songs,
> chatting, etc...)
> 3.2 Currently restricted to women participants.
>
> #4. Managing and growing the Idea :
> --------------------------------------------
> Managing and decision making (how many days a week, who will talk,
> what talks, etc....) is left entirely to the women volunteers in the
> city.
>
> 4.1 Mumbai :  Although I had started out looking for space in
> Bangalore, I have an interesting proposal from an MNC in Mumbai who
> are willing to lend space, infrastructure etc). BUT at this point, I
> would like to know if chix in Mumbai are willing to take this further.
> I would not be able to do that from another city and neither am I
> interested in micro-managing things. I would prefer if local chix too
> initiative in this regard. So is anyone up to the challenge ?
>
> 4.2 Bangalore : Currently, machines are available but space is a
> challenge. At Mukt.in a few alternatives were suggested so let me see
> how things pan out.
>
> 4.3 Delhi : Not much except I found a committed volunteer (again at
> mukt.in) who is willing to help out with this. Any Delhi-chix
> interested ?
>
> 4.4 Other cities: Please reply to the list if you want a similar lab
> in your city.
>
> The whole idea is centered around sharing and learning together. With
> a systematic effort we may reduce and hopefully eliminate the "how do
> I start" which is the common question every newcomer has.  That said,
> this needs your co-operation and depends entirely on your interest
> levels.
>
> So I hope we pull this off as a team !!
>
> Do add your thoughts /suggestions to improve it.
>
> [1] http://www.svaksha.com/post/2008/linuxchix-india-in-the-news
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Vid
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