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='''FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FOSS)'''=

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===What is FOSS?===

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==What is FOSS?==

Free and open-source software (FOSS) or free/libre/open-source software (FLOSS) is software that is liberally licensed to grant the right of users to '''''use''''', '''''study''''', '''''change''''', and '''''improve its design through the availability of its source code'''''.

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===Can FOSS be downloaded and installed on Windows?===

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==Can FOSS be downloaded and installed on Windows?==

Yes. There are '''''public software alternatives to proprietary softwares'''''. These softwares can be downloaded and installed on Ubuntu (Linux) as well as Windows. To see a list of these public software alternatives, [http://public-software.in/PSwiki/index.php/Free_and_Open_Source_Software#Public_Software_alternatives_to_Proprietary_Software click here].

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===How can I download FOSS for Windows?===

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==How can I download FOSS for Windows?==

To download FOSS for your Microsoft Windows Operating System, the links are as follows:

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===How do I install OpenOffice on Windows?===

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==How do I install OpenOffice on Windows?==

To install LibreOffice on Windows, [http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/installation/windows/ click here], and follow the steps.

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===How to make OpenOffice as the default program to open Microsoft Office files on Windows?===

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==How to make OpenOffice as the default program to open Microsoft Office files on Windows?==

To know how to set LibreOffice as the default program for MS Office files on Windows, [http://public-software.in/node/33 click here].

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===How do I install Lightning extension for Thunderbird?===

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==How do I install Lightning extension for Thunderbird?==

Lightening extension allows quick display of current tasks. Task preview pane displaying task parameters like the description, from date, due date, category, etc and calender showing events.<ul><li>Download extension for lightening from this link: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/2313 </li><li>Open Mozilla Thunderbird, from ''Tools'' menu select ''Add-ons''.</li><li>Click the ''Install'' button, and ''locate/select'' the file you saved on desktop (''lightning-0.9-tb-win.xpi'') and click ''OK''.</li></ul>

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===How do I use Nudi and Baraha on LibreOffice for Windows?===

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==How do I use Nudi and Baraha on LibreOffice for Windows?==

'''Nudi:'''

<li>Start Nudi direct (Assuming Nudi is installed, if not, please download from the website

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===How do I change the page setup in LibreOffice?===

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==How do I change the page setup in LibreOffice?==

<li>To change your page settings in LibreOffice, select '''Format''' >> '''Page''' from the menu bar.

<li>The dialogue box opens which allows you to change the various parameters of the page.

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===How do I change the page orientation in LibreOffice (to Potrait, Landscape etc.)?===

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==How do I change the page orientation in LibreOffice (to Potrait, Landscape etc.)?==

<li>To change your page orientation, right click on the '''Default''' option at the bottom the page and select the appropriate option.

<li>Click [http://public-software.in/media/Page_Orientation.png here] to view the screenshot of the Page Orientation option.

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=='''VIDEO AND IMAGE EDITOR'''==

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='''VIDEO AND IMAGE EDITOR'''=

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===How to install Openshot video editor in ubunutu===

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==How to install Openshot video editor in ubunutu==

Please follow the steps to install open shot video editor.

('''Note''':-To install any software in Ubuntu Internet is necessary)

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=='''BLOGS & OTHERS'''==

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='''BLOGS & OTHERS'''=

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===How can I create a blog account and write blogs in [http://karnatakaeducation.org.in karnatakaeducation.org.in]?===

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==How can I create a blog account and write blogs in [http://karnatakaeducation.org.in karnatakaeducation.org.in]?==

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<li>In the address bar of a web browser, please type http://karnatakaeducation.org.in and enter the site.</li>

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===What is '''Way2SMS'''? Can I send SMS and E-Mails via '''Way2SMS'''?===

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==What is '''Way2SMS'''? Can I send SMS and E-Mails via '''Way2SMS'''?==

Way2SMS is a service that offers SMS communication totally cost free to mobile users. Mobile users can register at absolutely no cost with Way2SMS.com, and receivers of the messages need not be registered Way2SMS users. To create an account at Way2SMS.com, [http://site6.way2sms.com/jsp/UserRegistration.jsp click here].

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===How do I increase the screen brightness on my Samsung N148 Plus Netbook?===

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==How do I increase the screen brightness on my Samsung N148 Plus Netbook?==

<ul>To increase the screen brightness on your Samsung N148 Plus Netbook, do the following:

<li>Go to '''Applications --> Accessories --> Terminal'''.

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===How can I download and save any Youtube video on my computer?===

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==How can I download and save any Youtube video on my computer?==

<ul>To download and save any YouTube video on your hard disk , yo can do the following --

<li>First copy the youtube video link (while it is open) from the address bar of your internet browser.

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===How to install, setup and start using Skype on Ubuntu 10.04?===

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==How to install, setup and start using Skype on Ubuntu 10.04?==

[http://www.public-software.in/skype_howto This page] has the required information to install, setup and use skype on Ubuntu 10.04

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=='''DESKTOP PUBLISHING'''==

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===How to use MS Publisher (.pub) files on GNU/Linux?===

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==How to use MS Publisher (.pub) files on GNU/Linux?==

Microsoft Publisher (.pub) files do not work on GNU/Linux systems. [http://www.zamzar.com Zamzar] is a free online conversion service, which lets you convert your files online to any desired format (images, documents, audio, video, e-books, compression too). You can select files (upto 100mb in size) at a time for conversion. Once you select the file to be converted and the output format, you will be sent a link to your e-mail(which you provide during the conversion process), to download the converted file. One can upload the .pub files and it will convert the .pub file into OpenOffice.org's (or any other) format so that it can be used on GNU/Linux.

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===GIMP and INKSCAPE Manual===

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==GIMP and INKSCAPE Manual==

Download the manual [http://public-software.in/PSwiki/images/Inkscape_and_GIMP.pdf here]

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=='''EDUCATIONAL TOOLS'''==

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='''EDUCATIONAL TOOLS'''=

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===view .ggb Geogebra files on latest android tablets/smartphones and phablets===

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==view .ggb Geogebra files on latest android tablets/smartphones and phablets==

Visit Play store application: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.geogebra

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I have downloaded Geogebra Beta 5 on my laptop which is very good to show 3d objects.I am sending a video in which i have demonstrated a moving cylinder.Because you can not view this in your geogebra application which you are using now.In this video I have not used the voice because of problem in my head phone.For downloading Geogebra Beta 5 use this link http://download.geogebra.org/installers/5.0/?C=M;O=D

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===How can I install KTechLab?===

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==How can I install KTechLab?==

The customised DVD that you receive during your training sessions has KTechLab pre-installed. A shortcut to KTechLab can be created as follows

<li>On the desktop right-click and select create launcher.

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===How to install PhET in Ubuntu?===

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==How to install PhET in Ubuntu?==

The customised DVD that you received in your training sessions has PhET pre-installed on it.Just you need to launch in the applications list.

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=='''Other queries in Ubuntu'''==

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='''Other queries in Ubuntu'''=

Other doubts on Ubuntu and other public software[[More about Ubuntu | click here]]

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==Hardware==

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=Hardware=

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===Basic troubleshooting In school computer LAB===

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==Basic troubleshooting In school computer LAB==

'''* The Computer Won’t Start'''

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Turn your computer off, let it sit for two minutes, and reboot it. Sometimes one command of the hundreds a computer executes every second can cause corrupted memory or other temporary unexplainable problems. Rebooting will clear out all the gremlins and gives everything a fresh-start.

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==Digital Mapping==

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=Digital Mapping=

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===How to use android phone to collect mapping points===

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==How to use android phone to collect mapping points==

<li>OSMTracker stands for OpenStreetMap Tracker. It allows you to track your journey and mark significant way points. Way points can be marked with a tag using a button, with a quick voice record, a text note or by taking a picture. The various button pages and layouts can be customized to suit your OpenStreetMap activities. You can view your current track on top of an OpenStreetMap background.

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Once you done with these all the process and if you need to putt your data on OSM please send mapped files to us(koer@karnatakaeducation.org.in). We will put it on OSM and your school wiki page.

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==Googlegroups==

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=Googlegroups=

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===Creating a Googlegroups===

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==Creating a Googlegroups==

#Login to your gmail

#Visit www.groups.google.com

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#Save by clicking on CREATE button on top

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===Adding email id to googlegroups===

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==Adding email id to googlegroups==

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==ANDROID APPLICATIONS==

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=ANDROID APPLICATIONS=

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===Public software app store for Android===

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==Public software app store for Android==

[https://f-droid.org F-droid] is public software(FOSS) app store available for Android where you can get most of the FOSS apps like Firefox, VLC, and many moer for your Android phone. It is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device. Click [https://f-droid.org/FDroid.apk here ] to download latest version of F-droid.

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Before installing the downloaded apk file, first check the option "Unknown sources allowing the installation of apps from sources other than the Playstore". Then install the F-droid and open it to get available FOSS apps for your android phone. There are thousands of apps available in various categories which are all licensed under public licenses.

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===Install Viber/Whats app in Android phones===

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==Install Viber/Whats app in Android phones==

Requirements:

This method requires that you have

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