Its time again for projects. We really are looking at good interested people to contribute to Evolution and MONO. If you are very keen to contribute to these projects, can just check in to Novell on every tuesday 2PM. If you are a student, please come with your HOD letter and the contributors agreement for the project. Please read this for more information. Please don't walk-in to office at any other time.

Novell Announces Free Access to "The World's Most Usable Linux Distro"!

Novell Expands Worldwide Availability of Linux with the Launch of the openSUSE Project - Novell announced the creation of the openSUSE project, a new initiative sponsored by Novell aimed at promoting the adoption of Linux worldwide. Hosted at http://opensuse.org, the project provides free and easy access to the world's most usable Linux distribution, SUSE Linux. The project also opens the development process for SUSE Linux by giving developers in the open source community access to the review, testing and development of the SUSE Linux distribution. Community participation begins this week, with the first beta release of SUSE Linux 10.0. As a result, developers around the world will be able to contribute to future versions.

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Just seven days more to register for:
Google's Summer of Code
Deadline: June 14th, 2005

The Summer of Code is Google's program designed to introduce students to the world of open source software development.

Summer of Code: Participant FAQ

According to IDC, Linux is the fastest growing operating system and is projected to surpass Windows in new server shipments within the next few years.

"There is an increasing demand for high-value, high-paying jobs that require skills in open standards technologies like Linux," said Gina Poole, vice president, Developer Relations and the IBM Academic Initiative, IBM.

The company said its research of technology training at universities around the world has shown a need for more open-standards offerings.

About 75 percent of a group of CEOs interviewed by IBM's Business Consulting Services said education and a lack of qualified candidates are the two issues with the greatest impact on their business.

"Open Source skills are highly regarded by employers. This reflects the widespread adoption of Linux in the mainstream enterprise," said Peter Childers, vice president of Global Learning Services at Red Hat.

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Inviting students, contributors, wizards and all to Novell on 16th April for a community meet. Each project will be profiled, you'll get to meet mentors, older Nosip members .. interact, exchange ideas, discuss project how-tos.. and have some good food.

VENUE: Novell office at 49/1 & 49/3, Garvebhavipalya, 7th Mile, Hosur Road.

REGISTRATION: No cost. Just names and contact info cross checked.

OPEN TO: Those currently in NOSIP and those interested to join or know more about the program.

PROGRAM
9.15am---Registration (tea)

10.00am--Welcome and Keynote-----Neetibodh Agarwal

10.30am--Projects overview
A quick walk-through each project - how and why

12.00pm--L U N C H

1.00pm---QUIZ
Open to all. Rules explained onsite.

1.30pm---Project-wise mentor CHAT
Get to meet with and have a discussion with your mentors. Project-wise separate
groups. Quiz them to your heart's content.
C - Check your progress
H - Hear
A - Apply
T - Teach others

3.30pm---Closing (tea)