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March 21, 2010

GIMP filters

Filed under: FOSS, Fun, Photography — sudhanwa @ 12:35 am

Was trying some GIMP effects using some filters.
These artistic filters are eating up my CPU. From my dual core 2.8 GHz Intel chip, CPU1 is 100% used, CPU2 is between 30-60% used. Except FF, there is no other load on the system. :-(

But see the effect!!
See this original image.

Hmm. This looks similar to a dolphin.nose or may be a hammerhead :-)
For more photos, please check out my photogallery http://sudhanwa.com/photos Your comments, critique welcome. Except the resizing required for web, those pictures are completely untouched.

Vintage SCODA car

Vintage SCODA car

And here is the filter applied image!!

WOW !! What an effect !! Worth that CPU burning!!
For more photos, please check out my photogallery http://sudhanwa.com/photos Your comments, critique welcome. Except the resizing required for web, those pictures are completely untouched.

Vintage SCODA car

Vintage SCODA car

February 2, 2010

RTFM enlightenment !!

Filed under: FOSS, Fun — sudhanwa @ 1:01 am

Just read this somewhere. Origin unkown :-( so can’t give credit to anyone. Let me know if you know the origin.

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One day a Novice came to the Master.
“Master,” he said, “How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?”.
The Master looked solemnly at the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code?” the Master asked.
“No,” replied the Novice. The Master sent the Novice on a quest to the Store of Software.

Many hours later the Novice returned.
“Master,” he said, “How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?”.
The Master looked solemnly at the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code?” the Master asked.
“Yes,” replied the Novice.
The Master frowned at the Novice.
“You have a Compiler of Source. What now can prevent you from becoming a Writer of Programs?”.
The Novice fidgeted nervously and presented his Compiler of Source to the Master.
“How is this used?” asked the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Manual of Operation?” the Master asked.
“No,” replied the Novice.
The Master instructed the Novice as to where he could find the Manual of Operation.

Many days later the Novice returned.
“Master,” he said, “How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?”.
The Master looked solemnly at the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code?” the Master asked.
“Yes,” replied the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Manual of Operation?” the Master asked.
“Yes,” replied the Novice.
The Master frowned at the Novice.
“You have a Compiler of Source, and a Manual of Operation. What now can prevent you from becoming a Writer of Programs?”.

At this the Novice fidgeted nervously and presented his Manual of Operations to the Master.
“How is this used?” asked the Novice.
The Master closed his eyes, and heaved a great sigh.
The Master sent the Novice on a quest to the School of Elementary.

Many years later the Novice returned.
“Master,” he said, “How is it that I may become a Writer of Programs?”.
The Master looked solemnly at the Novice.
“Have you in your possession a Compiler of Source Code, a Manual of Operation and an Education of Elementary?” the Master asked.
“Yes,” replied the Novice.
The Master frowned at the Novice.
“What then can prevent you from becoming a Writer of Programs?”.

The Novice fidgeted nervously. He looked around but could find nothing to present to the Master.
The Master smiled at the Novice.
“I see what problem plagues you.” said the Master.
“Oh great master, please tell me.” asked the Novice.

The Master turned the Novice toward the door, and with a supportive hand on his shoulder said, “Go young Novice, and Read The Fucking Manual.” And so the Novice became enlightened.

April 10, 2009

The Rupee symbol

Filed under: FOSS, Social — Tags: — sudhanwa @ 9:51 am

There was some news about Indian Government looking for a symbol for the “Rupee”

There was some discussion on the IRC about it .

Read a mail on the PLUG list about some coverage in Times of India. Read it here

Looks like I have to put up my creative cap and do some design :-)

March 21, 2009

I am on the TV….. again!!

Filed under: FOSS, Social — Tags: — sudhanwa @ 7:14 pm

Today, I was on the TV channel again!!!

Star Majha (http://starmajha.com) channel has a show “Web Majha” that is aired on every Saturday night at 8 pm. ( Repeat telecast on Friday 2pm)

I was on a “phono” on the show. Talked about Open Source and some related questions.

It is very encouraging to know that political parties like BJP are getting tech-savvy and also getting into FOSS (Free/opensource software). Print media and web media has already reacted on the manifesto. After the response from the TV channel, I feel nice to know that even TV channels are getting interested and spreading FOSS !!

My sincere thanks to Prasanna joshi of Star Majha for giving this opportunity.

Some more links about the manifesto and related news/views:

Manifesto is here:
http://www.public-software.in/FOSS-manifesto

Venky blog:
http://osindia.blogspot.com/2009/03/bjps-it-vision-supports-open-source-and.html

Media reactions:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Microsoft-top-telcos-may-be-hit-if-BJP-comes-to-power/articleshow/4266133.cms

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/03/15/stories/2009031551170100.htm

http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/mar/14/loksabhapoll-bjp-to-promote-free-open-software.htm

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