[FOSSNepal] PolishLinux KDE 4.1 Preview (Rev 802150)

[FOSSNepal] Invitation to Bhashakaa kuraa

Dear list Member/s

This Friday MPP is organizing an especial program in
Hbashakaa kuraa. The title is "Sanghiiya Ganataantrik
pariveshmaa Bhaashik niiti"
संघीय
गणतान्त्रिक
परिवेशमा
भाषिक
नीति
Date : 2065 /01 /20
venue : YALAMAYA KENDRA PATAN DHOKA LALITPUR

And the speaker is Dr NANDIISH ADHIKAARII

Mainly the program is devoted to discussion about
preliminary jobs to be done on linguistic related
issues in the context of federal structure of New
Nepal.
aN INVITATION CARD IS ATACHED HEREWITH.

Regards

Laxmi Prasad Khatiwada
Linguist
Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya
Patan Dhoka lalitpur

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[FOSSNepal] Hans Reiser -creator of Reiserfs in the news

Hope some of you might have been following on this trial.  Now, he is
found guilty of murder.

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9930857-7.html?tag=newsmap

<quote>
A jury in Alameda County, Calif., on Monday afternoon found Linux
programmer Hans Reiser guilty of first-degree murder in the 2006
killing of his estranged wife, Nina Reiser, according to news
accounts.

The jury made its decision after three days of deliberation following
a drama-filled six-month trial. The jury had the option of considering
a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter...
</quote>

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[FOSSNepal] FOSS nepal <at> snow

[FOSSNepal] Re: PolishLinux KDE 4.1 Preview (Rev 802150)

Wow,
inspite of the chaos and the unstability, i have belief that KDE4.1 is
gonna rock

The singlemost feature i've been waiting for is the tabsupport in
dolphin, sigh!!

On May 1, 10:13 am, "RC (आर.सी.) Adhikari" <ircadhik...@...>
wrote:
> PolishLinux KDE 4.1 Preview (Rev
> 802150)<http://polishlinux.org/kde/kde-4-rev-802150-work-in-progress>
> *he state of Plasma can be currently described as 'chaotic'. The reason for
> that is that its API is being refactored which in result makes it almost
> impossible to use for a regular human being. Most applets despite continuous
> development, still experience issues with adjusting to the new API. This
> results in instabilities and — in some cases — even problem with displaying
> properly on desktop. Yesterday however, I managed to catch a dev snapshot of
> KDE 4.1 which allowed me to test the recent changes, at least on the
> surface. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce you to "The Revision 802150″.*
> Desktop
>
> First thing worth noticing is the new looks of KRunner. Unfortunately, on
> the current stage, it behaves in an unpredictable manner. In some cases
> after typing one letter I had to wait a few seconds for KRunner to catch it
> and prompt me with a list of available choices. What is more, it randomly
> hung up completely, exceeding the maximum response time, forcing KWin to
> kindly ask me to kill it.
>
> KRunner — new looks
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_krunner.jpg>
>
> Till now, the only way to add a Plasma applet was to use an icon located in
> the upper-right corner of the desktop. This time I noticed a new icon,
> located in the bottom panel. Currently it does not response to my actions so
> it's hard to state whether it's going to replace the former solution or —
> perhaps — it will be used to add a new applet to a specific panel. I think
> though, that the latter makes more sense so it's pretty likely to be the
> correct guess.
>
> Plasma manager in KDE panel
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_plasma.jpg>
> Dolphin
>
> Dolphin — the file manager — eventually got the feature I've been waiting
> for: the tab support!
>
> Dolphin with tabs
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/9abfa10d993b1afaa4e6f...>
> Phonon
>
> In kdereview tree, the work is in progress to add a new sound engine to
> Phonon. Now those of you who — for one reason or another — don't like Xine,
> are given an option to choose GStreamer as the audio output. I have often
> heard that Gstreamer beats Xine in many areas, especially when the number of
> supported audio/video formats is concerned.
>
> Sound system settings
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/a3a796dca377ecdad1c92...>
> Konqueror & WebKit
>
> Some people commented<http://polishlinux.org/kde/kde-4-rev-790000-better-stability-and-perf...>my
> previous revision stating that Konqueror already used WebKit as the
> default engine. These comments were incorrect. Last time I presented the
> Acid3 test results for Konqueror with default KHTML engine. Today however, I
> compiled the Qt library with WebKit support and the required dependencies.
> Here is the result for Acid3 for the Konqueror/WebKit duo:
>
> Konqueror / WebKit
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/b715de3d5ac997d3d191e...>
> Oxygen theme
>
> Only cosmetic changes here: polished tabs and beautified scroll bars.
>
> Oxygen theme
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/0b4808abfd563da8a82a4...>
> Ozone
>
> As it shows, the default window decoration for KDE 4.1 will not be Oxygen,
> but its fork, called Ozone. Currently the only difference is that — in
> contrary to Oxygen — Ozone respects the color scheme changes.
>
> Windows decoration for Ozone theme
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/4fb6461245f1c1b5baf74...>
> KDE Info Center
>
> KDE Info Center has been fully ported to Qt4 library. Let's see how it looks
> now…
>
> KDE Info Center: Main windows
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/a7a0c94094977f13c2a23...>
>
> KDE Info Center: Memory usage
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/4ee3abe23fc65f64baf8a...>
>
> KDE Info Center: Partitions
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/a8558a4ad9b305f51f70c...>
> KWin with Wobbly Windows
>
> Kwin features a new visual effect known to most of you from Compiz: the
> Wobbly Windows. Only a few days ago the settings panel for this effect had
> tons of detailed options. Most of these options have been disabled now, the
> only thing that can be configured is the window deformation level while in
> motion. This seems more appropriate for a common user since the number of
> configurable settings was overwhelming before. One minor flaw that I noticed
> in KWin Wobble Windows is that the window shadow is not properly deformed
> (it does not adjust to the current shape of the window).
>
> KWin effects
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/02e0998bc8a954b133727...>
>
> Wobbly effect configuration
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_wobbly2..jpg>
>
> Wobbly effect in action
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/3b6fa45414f348a321b7f...>
>
> *Amarok*
>
> Amarok is getting closer and closer to its major release. The current
> changes mostly concern the looks of Plasma applets and streaming sources
> extensions. It's however worth noting that the application itself proves to
> be much more stable than before. Amarok also now remembers previously added
> collections, playlists and — what is crucial — does not crash upon frequent
> interaction with the user. I'll try to write a separate piece of text about
> this great multimedia player soon.
>
> Amarok: Let the music play!
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/c82a5b9cdcd026d045de7...>
>
> Amarok: Last.fm support
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/38f4a222e1e8e1d1c1ce3...>
> K3b
>
> Another crucial KDE app is K3b. It is by far the best open source tool in
> the world to burn DVDs and CDs, but it also features other things as well.
> There is a rumor that K3b will be renamed to K4b with its stable release of
> KDE 4. Whatever its name is or will be, the fact is that it's quite usable
> even now, in development state.
>
> K3b (K4b)
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/938958416cdd41f517667...>
>
> Let's investigate some configuration options…
>
> K3b settings
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/d73f4ad1ef259b0d758b3...>
>
> Other configuration options
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/405ce476f030f0a6d143d...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/573269fe69161806a77df...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/82a6d140aa8f379a27459...>
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/d1dbb0f99849aa8d83382...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/abb382289aed29ee5f5cc...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/79ee27a4302f04808e35b...>
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/cba29237f85459ee3e8ec...>
>
> A DVD project that I started to test the app:
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/c7c67136d591f5d1ef3ec...>
>
> Now it suffices to insert a blank disk and… let it burn!
>
> Burn settings
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_k3b_burn1...>
>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_k3b_burn2...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_k3b_burn3...>
> <http://polishlinux.org/reviews/kde-4-rev-802150/kde4_802150_k3b_burn4...>
>
> I hope you liked this new revision, it took some time to prepare it but I
> promise the next one will appear soon, so check frequently your PolishLinux
> RSS <http://polishlinux.org/feed/> and stay tuned!
>
> With Regards
> ---------------------
> आर.सी. Adhikari

Subject: [FOSSNepal] [Announcement] Hardy Heron Release Get together

Hello all,

Tomorrow is the Ubuntu Hardy Heron Release Get 
together day! 

There will tons of experience for everybody.

When:
Date: Friday, 2nd May, 2008
Venue: IOE, ZeroEnergy house
Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm Nepal Standard Time

What:
Everything from:
  - Hands-on installation/upgrade to Hardy (8.04)
  - Hardy CD/DVD distribution/sales/copy
  - Download packages in DVD/CD/USB_stick for some 
fee[1] or for free.
  - Troubleshooting for end-users and developers
  - Support in coding problem with our cool 
hackers eager to help you out. ))
  - Free Internet could also be available.
  - Celebration of 8.04 release.
  - Chit-chats, gossips, coding, coding, hacking, 
hacking! 
  - Lot more!!!!

Sponsors:
  Young Innovations Private Limited
  IOE, Tribhuwan University

Who:
Everyone/Anyone is welcome to go to ZeroEnergy[2] 
house in IOE. So far, all the Ubuntu Nepal members 
with exception of me, Prasanna, Himanshu and Bibek 
Poudel won't be able to attend. But we'll be there 
in the IRC[3] (I hope so. )))

So, go on! and get the WORDS OUT and participate 
:) It's going to be great event to celebrate for 
all Ubunturos/FOSS lovers! If anyone has problem, 
do drop by [3] and ask anyone of us, we'll be 
happy to help.

[1] I was told by organising people that the cost 
of NRS. 25 for a DVD.
[2] http://ces.ioe.edu.np
[3] #ubuntu-np in irc.freenode.net

cheers!

[FOSSNepal] Re: FOSS nepal <at> snow

[FOSSNepal] Re: PolishLinux KDE 4.1 Preview (Rev 802150)

bibstha wrote:
> Wow,
> inspite of the chaos and the unstability, i have belief that KDE4.1 is
> gonna rock
> 
> The singlemost feature i've been waiting for is the tabsupport in
> dolphin, sigh!!

Could anyone tell me why konqueror's (default file 
manager for pre-4.0 KDE) isn't good enough? It 
already has tab support. Why the heck are they 
trying to get dolphin as default file manager? <sigh>

cheers

[FOSSNepal] Re: FOSS nepal <at> snow