Go Open - Episode 5

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Go Open' is a South African-created TV series that aired in late 2004, and is dedicated to open-source software. The creators of 'Go Open' have very kindly permitted the show to be shared freely with a Creative Commons license.

[EPISODE 5]

Lead Story: Southern Smile Southern Smile is the engaging name given to a productive collaboration between countries in the developing world which share a common purpose in their dedication to the increasing use of Open Source software. This common bond between such countries as South Africa, Brazil, India and China, means the sharing of ideas and information, to the mutual benefit of all.

Big Gun: Jon ‘maddog’ Hall Jon ‘maddog’ Hall has been in the computer industry since 1969, using Unix since 1977, and Linux since 1994. He has been a software engineer, systems administrator, product manager, marketing manager and professional educator. Jon has been the Executive Director of Linux International since 1995, the first four years as a volunteer. He has been employed by VA Linux systems, Compaq Computer Corporation in the Digital UNIX Marketing group and Bell Laboratories, among other companies.

Open Source Means Business: Raymond Cossa In September, 2002, President Thabo Mbeki and HP CEO Carly Fiorina launched the Mogalakwena HP i-community, during the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD). Established in the Limpopo Province and overseen by HP's Emerging Market Solutions division, the i-community is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between HP, the Limpopo Provincial Government and the Mogalakwena Municipality.

What is hot: Freedom League The FREEDOM League of Geeks is designed to bring together the best of the Open Source world and the country-wide community of people eager to introduce as many new people as possible to the use of Open Source software. Anyone with the passion and ability can sign-up as an Open Source GEEK and receive all the materials needed to convert as many people and computers as possible. GEEKs will be able to log their installs and track their progress. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVMn2-IO2Uc