This month, non-profits and civil society groups will participate in two workshops to discuss Public Software. The events will be will be conducted by Sarai CSDS in association with Mahiti Infotech in Jaipur (May 14-15) and Delhi (May 18-19).

The main question of the debate is ' What is Free Software and why is it relevant to you?'.

General sessions will cover the following issues: Introduction to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS); How to install a Linux based operating system; How to navigate the Linux desktop, using applications and installing software; How to get help and support; How to compute and communicate in a language of your choice.

Specific sessions will address: General office and internet applications; Ubuntu Linux installation (hands-on); Creating blogs and Wikis; Audio/Video editing tools (hands-on); Desktop publishing tools (hands-on); New-age licensing concepts (Creative Commons etc); Migration to FOSS with minimal hassles; and Compatibility of FOSS software with proprietary ones.

The event in Delhi would be held in the Sarai premises, CSDS. To apply for Delhi event, please go to http://bit.ly/bfWv8S. For complete directions, log on to http://www.sarai.net/about-us/contact. To apply for the event in Jaipur, please go to http://bit.ly/9pthVB. The venue for the Jaipur event will be announced later. 

For further queries please call Nandeep on 098185 88334.