[leglug-users] LEGLUG and RootSpace (+ work opportunity? + volunteer opportunity?)
DM Nabti (RootSpace)
innovate at therootspace.org
Thu Feb 21 12:07:25 EST 2008
Alaa-
Thanks for the note. I think all, in some sense, and more...
1) We would love help with GNU/Linux setups or specific software (in the
RootSpace office, and with some of our projects);
2) in terms of promoting/advocating for free software in general, I
would love to see how we could participate/assist other projects which
are going on. For example, if LEGLUG is doing something, organizing an
event or something else, then perhaps we could help promote it, etc;
3) we are working to set up our space to support other people working on
tech/social entrepreneurship projects, including with a strong element
of technology and social networking. If someone has their own idea,
their own project, which they would like to work on, then perhaps we can
help them with that;
4) we are looking to engage/participate in a variety of other
social/tech events and contests which, if we assemble a good team, and
come up with a good idea, and we are selected, would bring us some funds
and people could get compensated/awarded for their efforts. For
example, there are two coming up that we are looking to submit things to...
http://www.netsquared.org/mashup
http://www.sicamp.org/
In response to other messages I've received in response to this message,
let me clarify... I would love to have some people VOLUNTEER for some
parts of this work... however, I am also looking to, happily, PAY people
(with money, or space, or through a mixed set of compensation) for their
time/effort.
SOME projects also might be both... for example, regarding the community
radio project, right now we don't have any funding, in which case we are
hoping some people will be able to volunteer to help us set that up.
HOWEVER, we are planning on entering the fundraising phase very soon,
and I/we think we will be able to attract funds for this kind of
project, and when (if) those arrive, of course we plan to compensate
people for their time/energy/contributions. Yes, it's a gamble; no, I
haven't been paid for my MONTHS of work on the project; and YES, I am
working hard to try to get money to compensate me, and others who work
on the project. And yes, if it works, it will be f*%king cool... ;-)
The other example I mentioned, of having someone work in our office
(half-time with our projects, half-time with their own projects) would
also be a paid position, but we want to also find someone who would be a
solid contribution to our office community, who is working on a cool
project that would fit the goal/mission of the space, et cetera.
PERHAPS WHAT WOULD BE BEST, ... could I meet with you all sometime soon
so we could discuss this stuff? Do you have regular meetings? Want to
arrange something? Our office is in Saifi area (near the Basement, Bayt
al-Kata'ib, etc...), with a great view... could I invite you all over
here sometime in the next week or two?
Cheers,
Munir
~~~
David Munir Nabti
RootSpace CEO (Chief Entrepreneur and Organizer)
Leb cell: +961-3-138-770
~~~
For innovation, incubation, and sustainable development ~
www.therootspace.org
..........................................................
Alaa Salman wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I don't speak for LEGLUG, but the general idea is that most activities
> planned had to be suspended due to the ongoing instability in the country.
>
> But, i also don't understand what you're proposing. What kind of help
> are you asking for? Help with specific GNU/Linux setups or specific
> software, or is it the idea of free software advocacy in general?
>
> By the way, I cc'ed the list for general discussion. I think you would
> find that emailing the list directly will get you better responses.
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 5:57 PM, DM Nabti (RootSpace)
> <innovate at therootspace.org <mailto:innovate at therootspace.org>> wrote:
>
> Dear All-
> I never heard back from anyone from this message, so thought I'd
> try again... If anyone can point me in a better direction, or
> advise as to who else I can speak to, that would be most appreciated.
>
> A brief intro (again), we are a non-profit organization, and we
> have a great space focusing on technology, innovation, social
> entrepreneurship, and sustainable social/economic development. A
> few of our projects will (hopefully/potentially) directly involve
> Linux... others could, if we have appropriate help/support...
>
> FOR EXAMPLE... we (along with many others outside of this
> organization) are in the early stages of setting up a community
> radio station for Lebanon, first online and then hopefully
> terrestrial at a later stage. We will likely use open-source
> software called Campcaster (see http://www.campware.org/), which
> runs on Linux.
>
> ANOTHER... I would like to set-up/use/promote Linux in our office,
> and with the projects we do (NGO/technology training, etc).
> HOWEVER, we need help!
>
> I am a strong advocate of open-source systems, including Linux,
> Open Office, Drupal, Campware, Audacity, etc...
>
> Our office is a professional shared-office environment, where
> people can rent desks to work on individual/small-group projects.
> The focus is on those things I mentioned above (social
> entrepreneurship, innovation, technology...). I would love to
> work out an arrangement where we would "hire" a person to work
> with us half-time (with compensation through a combination of
> actual payment + free workspace), and then half-time the person
> could be working out of our office doing their own work.
>
> Any ideas? Any other thoughts?
>
> Or, if you are busy with other work but would still like to help
> us with these projects, we would love to have some VOLUNTEER help
> with these things, and we could work around whatever schedule you
> have.
>
> Please let me know if you are interested in learning more, or have
> any suggestions/advice.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Munir
>
>
> ~~~
> David Munir Nabti
> RootSpace CEO (Chief Entrepreneur and Organizer)
> Leb cell: +961-3-138-770
>
> ~~~
> For innovation, incubation, and sustainable development ~
> www.therootspace.org <http://www.therootspace.org>
> ..........................................................
>
>
>
>
>
> DM Nabti (RootSpace) wrote:
>> Dear LEGLUG-
>> I sent a message to Mohammed a few days ago, but thought I'd send
>> this out to the whole group (or whoever I quickly found contact
>> info for on the LEGLUG website...).
>>
>> I just wanted to send you a quick note about this project I am
>> working on... we are starting up an incubator for NGOs, social
>> entrepreneurship, and small tech/web projects. RootSpace will
>> have a strong tech focus, in the organization itself, in the
>> programs/workshops we organize, and in the groups we hope to
>> support. Attached is our recent (draft) executive summary (our
>> website, which I'm setting up using Drupal, is also still in
>> draft form). I also have a strong interest in open platforms,
>> open source, etc.
>>
>> What our executive summary does not mention is how we have
>> already been in tentative tentative discussions with a few
>> organizations and companies (including Facebook, Yahoo, and
>> Google, amongst others) to do activities and participate in
>> programs supporting tech development, entrepreneurship,
>> innovation, etc. I worked for short periods at both Cisco and
>> Google (in non-tech fields; and also worked at both Stanford
>> University and UC Berkeley), and we have a close partner based in
>> Silicon Valley supporting our work, helping to develop
>> partnerships, etc.
>>
>> I would love to sit and talk with the people who are involved in
>> the Linux users' group here, to see if we could cooperate
>> somehow. I have a strong interest in supporting open source
>> systems, and would like to learn more about LEGLUG to see if we
>> could support their (your) work here, and possibly develop some
>> sort of cooperative relationship, organize events, host your
>> group (and other similar groups) for meetings/etc, and to
>> encourage/promote open source and socially beneficial uses of
>> technology and innovation. We've already begun discussing the
>> idea of "green dev" and "peace dev", so we'll see where that goes.
>>
>> If you are interested, let's schedule a time soon to meet up, you
>> folks can come check out the space, and we discuss some ideas,
>> etc. Thoughts?
>>
>> Cheers, and Happy Holidays!
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Munir
>>
>>
>>
>> ~~~
>> David Munir Nabti
>> RootSpace CEO (Chief Entrepreneur and Organizer)
>> Leb cell: +961-3-138-770
>>
>> ~~~
>> For innovation, incubation, and sustainable development ~
>> www.theRootSpace.org <http://www.theRootSpace.org>
>> Volunteering, education, and community building in Lebanon ~
>> www.AVS.org.lb <http://www.AVS.org.lb>
>> Daily monitoring and translation of news from the Arab World and
>> Iran ~ Mideastwire.com <http://Mideastwire.com>
>> ..........................................................
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> --
> Regards,
> Alaa Salman
> http://www.codedemigod.com
>
> "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do
> the work of one extraordinary man." ---Elbert Hubbard
>
> "Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the
> top. Then you will see how low it was." ---Dag Hammarskjold
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