[OSGeo-Discuss] Re: [OSGeo-Edu] packaging FOSS GIS for Ubuntu in education

[Lorenzo Becchi]

Hi Gavin,
you're request is fascinating and a common dream to us at Ominiverdi.
I guess you've heard about LiveCD [1] for FOSS GIS based on Gentoo.
It sound similar but it's not Ubuntu
:-)

Luca Casagrande, aka doktoreas, is the  maintainer of our liveCD.

The list of request you are making is important and will require dedication.

I don't know if you could be interested on a Gentoo version or if Luca 
would be interested to work on Ubuntu liveCd.
anyway we are open to the debate.

ciao
Lorenzo

[1] http://livecd.ominiverdi.org




Gavin Fleming wrote:
> While Venka is on the topic of packaging FOSS GIS for Ubuntu, I'd like
> to put a niche request / challenge to the community.
>
> High schools in South Africa and elsewhere need a FOSS alternative to
> use and teach GIS, which is a compulsory part of the syllabus from this
> year. FOSS GIS at present is too inaccessible. My challenge is to have a
> packaged CD for Ubuntu to launch at FOSS4G2008 in Cape Town. This CD (or
> DVD) would have:
>
> -one-click installation for Linux, Windows or Mac.
> -Integrated software stack so teachers and learners have to launch a
> minimal number of applications
> -Simplified and customised GUIs to lower the entry threshold.
> 	-for teachers to teach curriculum requirements of GIS
> 	-for teachers to use GIS to teach geography and other subjects
> 	-for learners to use for hands-on work
> -Free, integrated global and local data package
> -excellent documentation
> -framework for local contributors to structure and contribute exercises,
> lessons, etc. 
> -central website for resources 
> -possible advanced options for network deployment, more sophisticated
> users, 'computer studies' learners (i.e. developers), school web map
> services, etc.
>
> Any takers? 
>
>
> Gavin
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
> [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Venkatesh Raghavan
> Sent: 26 October 2007 05:19 AM
> To: OSGeo Discussions
> Cc: Sarawut Ninsawat
> Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Re: Matt Perry's post on Ubuntu/GIS has
> gaineda lot of attention
>
> Hi Hendra,
>
> We are starting to look into packaging
> OSGeo software stack for Ubuntu using
> the AptonCD packaging tool (http://aptoncd.sourceforge.net/).
>
> We are in the process of learning to package
> software for Unbuntu.
>
> If any others are interested in working on this,
> we would be glad to join.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Venka
>
> ..
>   
>>> Oops, looks like I've forgotten the urls =]
>>>
>>> Spatially Adjusted (James Fee):
>>>
>>>
>>>       
> http://www.spatiallyadjusted.com/2007/10/22/create-gis-workstation-using
> -ubuntu-and-open-source-gis-software
>   
>>> Matt Perry: http://www.perrygeo.net/wordpress/?p=10
>>>
>>> And: BR-Linux =]
>>>
>>>
>>>       
> http://br-linux.org/linux/configurando-um-ambiente-de-sistema-de-informa
> cao-geografica-com-o-ubuntu
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