Two is better than one !

Two is better than one !

My mission is to make Linux "more enjoyable for more people" (MEMP). Here is a simple and effective way to get more out of your Linux box:

http://www.profpartha.webs.com/publications/twoisbetter.pdf

This article introduces the concept of twin-boot (as opposed to dual boot). Twin-boot involves two (or more) Linux distros on the same machine, and two hard disk drives (optional but highly recommended). The distros are cleverly installed, so as to make the best use of the available hardware redundancy. You can do more, and do it faster, with this kind of an arrangement.

Try this, and let me know.

partha

m-LEAD

Learning mathematics through exploration and discovery (code named m-LEAD) is a novel way to help students learn and enjoy mathematics.

Visit the site :

http://www.profpartha.webs.com/m-lead.htm

And, of course, send me your suggestions and ideas and remarks and chocolates.

Thanks,

partha

make My day !

I just took one more step in making Linux more enjoyable for more people (MEMP). Take a look:


http://www.profpartha.webs.com/publications/downloadables.htm

...and tell me how you liked it.

partha

BOSS calling

BOSS calling

Two days ago, I attended a unique event. This event was organised by NRCFOSS, and CDAC, two technology oriented organisations of the Government of India. Usually Govt. organisations are notorious for being bureaucratic, lazy and irresponsible. This event proved that the iamge is not always correct. NRCFOSS and CDAC have created and launched a distribution of Linux called BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions). BOSS draws its roots from Debian, the purest of all Linux distributions (some call it 24 carat gold). The presentation of BOSS was very professional. The lecturers went through the show with all confidence. No one was caught fumbling or ducking a question. All particpants received a free (muft) copy of BOSS DVD, and free lunch and coffee. YES, there is free lunch available in the FOSS world.

Sad thing was the meagre turnout. An event like this should have seen crowds of students and teachers. Sadly there were'nt many. What a shame ! Maybe, the organisers were happy, they escaped casting pearls before s....s.

Thank you CDAC. Thank you NRCFOSS.

partha

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Poland calling !

Poland calling !

In a few weeks from now, I will be visiting the University of
Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland. This visit will be for delivering a lecture on formal methods, and for exploring projects for collaboration and cooperation. If all goes well, I
may also visit some other institutions in Germany (confirmation awaited). Insha-allah.

Just why can't our institutions in India recognise a competent
teacher-scientist ?

partha

Nigeria calling

Nigeria calling

A few days ago, I was invited by the Nigerian Society of
Mathematics to referee for their journal. This was a pleasant
surprise and an unexpected honour for a teacher like me. Papers published in the Journal of the Nigerian Mathematical Society are indexed by SCI and are reviewed in Mathematical Review. The Journal is published by the Nigerian Mathematical Society. It started publishing in the early eighties in collaboration with the American Mathematical Society.

I was of course curious how they located me. And this is what
they tell me : "people that are well known in their area of
research are usually not difficult to locate. Our Editorial Board
and Associate Editors usually look out for the best."

When will our own Indians take note of my presence so close to them ?

partha