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Submitted by Michael on Wed, 23/11/2005 - 19:53.
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  • OpenCraft is the Middle-East and Egypt's leader in Open Source development, customization, and consulting services.
  • In its efforts to advance the Open Source movement, OpenCraft has initiated its “ OpenCraft Sponsor Program “ to encourage faculty students to use, learn, and spread Open Source technologies.
  • Part of our sponsoring is matching your talent with some of our society and community’s IT development needs. OpenCraft also as part of its offering will train and consult to guide you through the project.
  • Our society and community is composed of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that range from public libraries to hospitals.
  • A payment from the NGOa will be your reward for successfully delivering your project.
  • Students participating in this program can consider this project as their graduation project or regular Software Engineering project.
    • Interested candidates will have to be willing to learn new Open Source technologies and to work as
  • part-time at the company location or at home. Further they must be willing to conduct a meetings with NGO directors.
  • Interested? Send your resume with a cover letter indicating why would you like to participate in our program and what type of internship are you interested in, as well as what do you expect to gain from this program.
  • Contact : Michael Ageeb | University Relationships Coordinator | OpenCraft
    michael.ageeb@open-craft.com
    t- +2.02.336.3848
    f- +2.02.337.9118
    m- +2.010.133.6546
    w- http://www.open-craft.com
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Nice step, I guess we needed that ;-)
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Submitted by MohammedSameer on Wed, 23/11/2005 - 20:39.

I guess this should be classified as FLOSS NEWS ?

Mods, Does it deserve a promotion to the front page or not ?

I have a question: How is this going to be arranged with the faculties ?

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i guess yes
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Submitted by DarKnesS_WolF on Wed, 23/11/2005 - 22:06.

i think yes ... as long as it's not a job offer or job searching. i guess we agreed on job offers not to be in frontpage but as i understand this is not a job offer ..what do u think ?

peace

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I have a question: How is t
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Submitted by Michael on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 10:17.
I have a question: How is this going to be arranged with the faculties ?

1- An email has been sent to the faculties students groups.
2- A meeting with the faculties staff will be conducted.
3- A presentaion from OpenCraft will be organized at the faculties places.

If you got any more ideas we will be happy to know it.

Michael Ageeb
OpenCraft Software Developer
http://www.open-craft.com


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COOL! I guess we must conv
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Submitted by MohammedSameer on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 13:23.

COOL!

I guess we must convince some of the staff, I guess you should also explain to them WHY OSS, Let me tell you a couple of points:

  1. I guess You'll be targeting CS students, By using OSS they'll be able to know how things work, Not just using the technology.
  2. By using OSS frameworks they'll know how to interact with the community and they'll have a hands on experience on how the software development cycle works.
  3. Imagine people looking at the source code for an interpreter such as php ? This is learning.
  4. Nothing, Just woke up and I can't remember more ;-)

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Great spirit so let's share i
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Submitted by Michael on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 14:27.

Great spirit so let's share ideas.

Michael Ageeb
OpenCraft Software Developer
http://www.open-craft.com


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don't you think
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Submitted by whirlpool on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 13:16.

That it should be written in news format and with arabic translation ?

Mostafa Hussein


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Why not ? Do it ya mostafa ;-
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Submitted by MohammedSameer on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 13:24.

Why not ? Do it ya mostafa ;-) You are to the rescue "PS. India ;-)"

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Is this only restricted to CS
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Submitted by __null on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 18:40.

Is this only restricted to CS students? (okay, i'm a former CS student but now at College of Commerce and a full-time web developer)
I'm more of exteremly interested 'cause a) i would be so happy to work with NGOs 'cause people who work to serve our socaity for nothing in return deserve our respect and effort b) this is a way to be a better developer


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should i assume that these NG
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Submitted by __null on Thu, 24/11/2005 - 18:43.

should i assume that these NGOs are not-for-profit, as well?


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No
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Submitted by Michael on Fri, 25/11/2005 - 13:38.

No it's not restricted to CS students only.
But as you know science is an important thing as you got the science and concepts you are welcome to join.

Michael Ageeb
OpenCraft Software Developer
http://www.open-craft.com


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cool idea !
Submitted by A-WaRZ on Thu, 15/12/2005 - 23:17.

hi all guys i need this presentation at my uni. ¨HTI¨ Higher Technology institute at 10th of ramadan city , most of ppl there don know about open source software or how to use it so it´ll be cool to have a presentation at my uni. and thx for the great idea if u agreed plz send me mail or make any notification for me

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Why don't you read ?
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Submitted by MohammedSameer on Fri, 16/12/2005 - 04:20.

Contact : Michael Ageeb | University Relationships Coordinator | OpenCraft michael.ageeb@open-craft.com

t- +2.02.336.3848

f- +2.02.337.9118

m- +2.010.133.6546

w- http://www.open-craft.com

WWW: The place for organized randoms!
EGLUG Admin..
Arabeyes X-Core Member.
Free Software Foundation Associate Member.


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relax Msamer
Submitted by A-WaRZ on Fri, 16/12/2005 - 14:42.

thx for ur answer but be a little calm ! "Why don't you read ?" ;)

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I'm calm, It's there to be wr
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Submitted by MohammedSameer on Fri, 16/12/2005 - 16:36.

I'm calm, It's there to be written.

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Sure
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Submitted by Michael on Fri, 16/12/2005 - 16:45.

Sure we would be pleased to hold such a presentation at the "HTI"
We need to organize a meeting at OpenCraft first.

Michael Ageeb | University Relationships Coordinator | OpenCraft
michael.ageeb@open-craft.com
t- +2.02.336.3848
f- +2.02.337.9118
m- +2.010.133.6546
w- http://www.open-craft.com


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thx Michael
Submitted by A-WaRZ on Sat, 17/12/2005 - 02:00.

for sure iĺl call on the phone numbers you mentioned to organize a meeting and discuss the issue and thank you for your nice reply , final exams at ¨HTI¨ will end by 27/12/2005 i´ll call soon and we´ll have much time to prepare for this

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For the sake of discussion...
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Submitted by YoussefAssad on Sun, 25/12/2005 - 15:11.

By what metrics is Open Craft the leader in Egypt and the Middle East in the terms defined in the first bullet?

-- Panem et *burp* circenses


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Re: For the sake of discussion...
Submitted by kratib on Sun, 25/12/2005 - 16:37.

Good point, as usual. It was also raised in the recently-formed EGJUG, and answered there, hopefully to your satisfaction:

http://www.egjug.org/?q=node/68

Cheers, Karim

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Okay, so it's something of a misrepresentation
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Submitted by YoussefAssad on Sun, 25/12/2005 - 18:05.

Though knowing the local market, if you're talking SMEs then you're probably on the money. I'd say you might be the most visible, FWIW.

Carlsberg's advertising uses the slogan "Probably the best beer in the world". Superlatives can be had, albeit at a price.

Anyhow, I hope Rady's business group proposition picks up momentum; it would be a nice opportunity to see you fellows again (apart from getting actual work done).

-- Panem et *burp* circenses


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