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Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/10/2004 - 15:05
This is the final version of the NOSI Strategic Plan. It was written during the first half of 2002 and hasn't been updated since, but really needs to be.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/09/2004 - 14:07
This is a main page that all SC docs will fall under in the book menu.
What are you thinking you'd like to work on? What should NOSI be working on? What resources do you need the NOSI community to provide?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2004 - 22:53
Minutes from SC conference call: 12.3.04Present: Amanda, Arif, John, and ReubenAbsent: Rich and SteveI.General:Amanda has pointed info at nosi.net to john's email also given him john AT nosi DOT netII.Private party donations and fund-raising:Arif suggests we need to make personal donations and individual a priority and set a goal as part of the campaign. Board members may be important in helping to get these individual donations.Arif also suggests we set up a Network for Good or PAYPAL account on the website.
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/08/2004 - 22:49
Website * We should reach out to a volunteer to do the design elements * There are some theme repositories; we should pick a theme, load it and go. * We'll go ahead with the drupal site but with some color. Assign Ownership of Sections to Steering Committee Members * Manage Cafe volunteers with Event Management and Contacts (did that PHP app get moved over?) * Sign up app should be moved. * Database should get moved -- Amanda will move it * Volunteer Sign Up * this is a bigger question; we need to use the volunteers who sign up * For now it should forward to the steering committee list.
John Stanton put this out to the list so I thought I'd add it.Its GPL'd and part of a larger project called the Open Book Project whose mission reads 'The Open Book Project is aimed at the educational community and seeks to encourage and coordinate collaboration among students and teachers for the development of high quality, freely distributable textbooks and educational materials on a wide range of topics. The advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web are making collaboration among educators on a global scale possible for the first time.
This guide is for eRiders who would like to start implementing open source software projects with NGO's. The guide is also a place for eRiders that are implementing Open Source projects to submit resources and information that they've found helpful. The guide was conceived at the Summer Source Camp in Vis, Croatia in September, 2003.
Collaboratively authored by Dmytri Kleiner and Phillip Smith Last updated December 2004Like many curious onlookers, you're probably wondering, Are free and open-source applications really able to meet our needs? or, Are open-source systems compatible with the software that our clients, partners and colleagues are using? The honest answer is yes.
Did you know you can put a GNU/Linux fileserver on your network? Wanting to try Linux on your laptop but not sure how to choose a distro? Wondering what on earth a 'distro' is? Take a look at the LINC Project Guide to Choosing an Operating System to figure it out.Small organizations face tough challenges everyday: scarce resources, tight budgets and overwhelming odds. Computer technology holds promise, potentially dramatically increasing capacity and functionality for small groups.
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 13:19
This page is a work in progress. Please feel free to add your own questions OR answers. If you can correct or update some information, please do so. This is a collaborative effort. We need you to contribute. While we sort out our methodology, use the comments option to add your thoughts.
Questions about Open Source
What is Free Software? What is Open Source Software? And whats the difference?Free as in speech, not as in beer. __Libre__, but not (necessarily) __gratis__.The four fundamental software freedoms are:
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 13:07
Currently (January 2008) we are:
- Updating the Primer
- Analyzing our 'state of the sector' survey on the use of FOSS in the nonprofit sector
- Working on fundraising
- Getting our own 501 ( c )(3)
- Doing volunteer recruitment (this means you!)
- Planning to attend NPO/NGO conferences in 2008.
So watch this space for updates.
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 12:33
C. Open Source FAQ (to be available on the web)Q. Can I read and write MS documents from colleagues and share them with colleages?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 12:22
Appendix B. Summary of Well known OSS projects
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 12:13
A. Open Source Primer Glossary
Applications – software on your computer that does basic user tasks, like word processing, accounting, etc.
CD Image – This is a large file you can download (only if you have a fast Internet Connection and lots of space on your hard drive), that usually contains the entire contents of a software installation CD. With this file – that usually has a “.iso” file extension -- you can use any CD burning software program to create copies of the CD.
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2004 - 10:50
Six steps you can take to use OSS to address needs in your organization
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 20:25
Case studies of the use of OSS in nonprofit orgs In order to really understand how OSS can be useful in nonprofit environments, we have included here five case studies of actual nonprofit organizations that have implemented Linux on the server or on the desktop.
Linux on the server
Case Study #1: Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 11:38
One of the major questions that nonprofits have about implementing OSS in their organizations is “How will I get support?” We outline here the variety of ways to get support for OSS, and the increasing awareness and expertise about OSS in the nonprofit sector. Technology support model
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 11:33
Background
The adoption of open source software can be as simple as downloading one software package, installing it, and using it on a single computer, or implementing an entire Linux server cluster to do complex tasks, or anything in between. This section will focus on smaller-scale implementations of OSS, which are more relevant to most nonprofit organizations.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 11:24
How good can software be that is free? Although there are many OSS packages that are not as high quality as their proprietary alternatives, this is actually not the rule. Many well-developed popular open source projects are better in quality than their proprietary alternatives.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 11:15
Open Source Software is rapidly developing, and new alternatives for nonprofit organizations are emerging and maturing. We have described here the types of software now available to nonprofits, and how they are being implemented it in their organizations.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 10:36
Choosing and Using Open Source Software: A Primer for Non Profits
by Michelle Murrain,
with
Rich Cowan, Reuben Silvers, Anders Schneiderman,
Amanda Hickman and Jamie McClelland
A booklet published by NOSI (Nonprofit Open Source Initiative).
Reviewed by Katrin Verclas, Carla Schroder and Andrew Gianni.
Designed by Linda Roistacher.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/03/2004 - 09:24
As information technology becomes increasingly important in the nonprofit world, more and more nonprofits are hindered by the limits of current software. Many organizations are unable to find software that meets their unique needs, can evolve as their work does, and is affordable. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that few nonprofits can afford to hire enough skilled computer staff to develop or modify software to solve their problems. Consequently, non-profits too often find themselves at the mercy of software vendors who do not have the best interests of the sector in mind.
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