Linux for academics
The Free Software Movement of Karnataka has announced the formation of an academic chapter or network.
Aimed at training researchers and professors in colleges across Karnataka, this chapter will help college faculty network with each other, and come together to organise training camps. Chaired by K. Gopinath, Computer Science and Automation Department of the Indian Institute of Science, the chapter will also work at customising GNU/Linux-based applications to suit specific course requirements. “In Karnataka's colleges, there is little awareness about Free Software alternatives. And this can only be tackled by training teachers to be able to appreciate and use these tools,” said Raghavendra Selvan, joint convenor of this chapter. For details, contact: fsmk-discuss@ lists.fsmk.in.
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SAP Labs India announced a unique green car policy this week as part of its sustainability initiatives. The policy, which is in collaboration with Mahindra Reva, enables employees to own and operate an electric car by offering cash incentive of Rs. 6,000, free charging points, reserved parking and free routine maintenance, a press release from the firm stated.
The first batch of electric cars was handed over to four employees. This policy is in line with Future Fleet, its global research programme.
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