Desktop Moksha : Call for applications

This is a call for applications for participation in the Desktop Moksha training event. Applicants for this event must ideally be persons new to GNU/Linux and from government, industry or educational backgrounds who can use the acquired skills for the benefit of others. All interested parties must send the following information in their applications to nrcfoss AT cdac dot in -:

1) Basic personal information:

a. Name:

b. Gender:

c. Date of Birth:

d. Nationality:

e. Country where you live and work now:

f. Affiliation/organisation:

g. E-mail address:

h. Telephone and emergency contact number(s):

i. Anything else we should know about you (allergies, diet, medical condition, special needs):

2) Have you been involved with any projects in FOSS ?

If so please briefly explain them.

3) Where are you from, where do you live now, and what is your current professional affiliation (organisation you work for, mission of the organisation, position you have in the organisation etc.)?

4) Please describe your current technical expertise and ability.

5) Why are you interested in attending the Desktop Training ? ; what do you hope to learn?

6) Are you able/willing to share the acquired skills in your work environment after your training ? If yes, how and how many people do you plan to reach?

7) Will you need to receive a travel subsidy in order to attend the event ? If so, please explain why and estimate how much (in US$) your round-trip travel to Chennai will cost.

Applications that omit any of the questions will not be reviewed.
Last Day for filing Applications is 11th May 2007.

Agenda

The training will cover the following topics -

• Introduction to GNU/Linux
  
• OS fundamentals and installation
  
• GUI, Multimedia and OpenOffice
  
• Configuring and managing devices
  
• Knowledge Management Tools
  
• Essential Commands
  
• Overview of Localization & Internationalization
  
• A Case Study on BOSS
  
  
  
  

  Information of Interest

  
  

  About Chennai
  

  
  

  
  

  Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metropolitan city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 6.98 million (2006), the 368-year-old city is the 34th largest metropolitan area in the world.

  Chennai is the third largest commercial and industrial centre in India, and is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture. It is also a hub for south Indian classical music and dance performances

  
  Accomodation
  
  

  Accomodation will be arranged by the organizers and selected applicants will be intimated by mail about the same.
  
  

  Venue
  
  

   
  

  The training will take place at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, 6/13, Block II, Park Avenue, Keshavaperumalpuram, Chennai - 28, India.
  
  

  Weather
  
  

  Chennai's proximity to the sea makes it hot and humid for most of the year. The highest temperature is obtained in late May and early June usually about 38 °C (100 °F), though it usually exceeds 40 °C (104 °F) for a few days most years.
  

  
  Currency
  

  
  The local currency is the Indian Rupee. 1 US$ = 45 Rs approximately. Currency exchange facilities are provided at the Airport and other centres around the city as well. 

  
  

  Indian Visa Requirements

  
  

  All foreign nationals are required to present a valid passport and an appropriate (entry, transit or tourist) visa, upon arrival in India. As a visitor to India, you need to get a visa from the Indian Embassy or High Commission. Citizens of Bhutan and Nepal do not require a passport to travel to India. Visa regulations and guidelines are available here
  
  

  Letter of Invitation

  In case you need to submit a letter of invitation for participating in the training from the organizers, please send us a request as early as possible.
  
  

  Immigration and Customs

  
  

  Visitors will have to fill out an immigration and customs form on entering India. They may be asked to declare the amount of foreign currency in their possession at the time of entering the country. For international flights, it is usual practice to report three hours before departure from Chennai International Airport.
  
  

  
  
  

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