On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 9:19 PM, Guru Prasath <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 7:03 PM, narendra sisodiya < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Ranjith Kumar <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> > >> > I wanna to start a foss club for our college... suggest me... the >> process >> > >> > new thread !! > > > Hi Narendra, > > Here are the simple steps to start > 1) Seek the permission from your HOD. This is needed when in future you > need space for conducting the meetings or to request spare computers for > demonstrations. > 2) Find out the people(students or teachers) who are really interested in > FOSS (philosophically attached would be great). > 3) Setup an online groups, like Yahoo groups, google groups. > 4) Let other departments know about the group. Explain them the benefits of > FOSS and the tools available. Invite their staff for the meetings. > 5) Gather few students from every department. > 6) Conduct regular meetings/events. > 7) Invite FOSS advocates/experts from other colleges. You will find a lot > in ILUGC. > 8) If you are in final year, find out some one (junior) who can really take > forward the group in future. Nurture them. > > Last but not least. Keep the group live and kicking. Starting the group is > not a thing, holding the spirits of the group is. > > All the best. > > Regards > Guru Prasath > OK I think I replied to a wrong thread. The above mail should address Mr.Ranjith Kumar. Regards Guru Prasath _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, email [email protected] with "unsubscribe <password> <address>" in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
