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==Data communication and networking== |
==Data communication and networking== |
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In 1989, as part of his development work on [[data communications]] software, Chitnis set up India's first online service<ref>[http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/library/COUNTRIES/BBSCULTURES/INDIA/ The BBS Documentary Library<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> - a [[Bulletin Board System]] called |
In 1989, as part of his development work on [[data communications]] software, Chitnis claims to have set up India's first online service<ref>[http://www.bbsdocumentary.com/library/COUNTRIES/BBSCULTURES/INDIA/ The BBS Documentary Library<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> - a [[Bulletin Board System]] called CiX, which was based on his product, ''CyberNet''. This BBS provided an entry point for many newcomers to the field, allowing them to experience the concept of online communication and online communities.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/search/2002/aug/21net1.htm Rediff Guide to the Net: Features: The Way We Were<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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From 1993 to 1997, he chronicled his experiences in the field in his [[PCQuest]] column |
From 1993 to 1997, he chronicled his experiences in the field in his [[PCQuest]] column COMversations. He soon became involved in many efforts to popularize data communication in Indian industry. These efforts included nationwide speaking tours, where he and Kishore Bhargava provided information and practical solutions on topics related to data communications, the internet and intranets.{{cn|date=January 2012}} |
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It was during this period that Chitnis first got involved with was then known as "electronic activism". In early 1994, he was made aware of a move by the Government of India to tax BBSs, and he wrote publicly about this impending move.<ref>[http://comversations.com/attic/killer-dot/ COMversations » Killer DoT< |
It was during this period that Chitnis first got involved with was then known as "electronic activism". In early 1994, he was made aware of a move by the Government of India to tax BBSs, and he wrote publicly about this impending move.<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://comversations.com/attic/killer-dot/ COMversations » Killer DoT]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} This article appeared before the Government was actually able to release the regulations. Chitnis, along with other [[sysop]]s including [[Ashish Gulhati]], Kishore Bhargava, and Suchit Nanda, created an online campaign - the first of its kind in the Indian subcontinent - spreading via the various BBSs that had just begun spreading in India. The result of this was that days before the issue of the ''Guidelines to Value Added Services'', the government physically removed the relevant pages from the document (covering sections 8.0 to 8.2.2 in that document).{{cn|date=January 2012}} |
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The result of this was that days before the issue of the ''Guidelines to Value Added Services'' [http://www.eff.org/Infrastructure/Foreign_and_local/India/india_dot_vas.guidelines], the government physically removed the relevant pages from the document (covering sections 8.0 to 8.2.2 in that document). |
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==Free and Open Source Software== |
==Free and Open Source Software== |
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Chitnis has worked extensively to promote [[Linux]] and [[FOSS|Free and Open Source Software]]. |
Chitnis has worked extensively to promote [[Linux]] and [[FOSS|Free and Open Source Software]]. |
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As Consulting Editor for [[PCQuest]] from 1996 to 2002, he was responsible for the PCQuest Linux Initiative, |
As Consulting Editor for [[PCQuest]] from 1996 to 2002, he was responsible for the PCQuest Linux Initiative, an effort to introduce [[FOSS]] and [[Linux]] to readers of the popular magazine.{{cn|date=January 2012}} |
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Working with the FOSS community (most prominently the [[Bangalore Linux User Group]] that he had helped create in 1998), seminars and articles, he encouraged people to try out and use FOSS technologies. He also encouraged the FOSS community to participate in large technology events such as [[Bangalore IT.in]]. The exposure from these events gained the community more visibility and credibility in industry and government. |
Working with the FOSS community (most prominently the [[Bangalore Linux User Group]] that he had helped create in 1998), seminars and articles, he encouraged people to try out and use FOSS technologies. He also encouraged the FOSS community to participate in large technology events such as [[Bangalore IT.in]]. The exposure from these events gained the community more visibility and credibility in industry and government.{{cn|date=January 2012}} |
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In 2001, Chitnis, along with a group of like-minded friends |
In 2001, Chitnis, along with a group of like-minded friends, was a key organizer of the [[FOSS.IN|Linux Bangalore]] series of FOSS community driven conferences. Now known as [[FOSS.IN]], the conference has become one of Asia's largest annual FOSS events.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071106042301/http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/article_1218648.php/Bangalore_readies_for_one_of_worlds_largest_FOSS_events Monsters and Critics]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090202093242/http://www.ciol.com/content/news/2005/105112915.asp CIOL:Free world event FOSS.IN/2005 opens in Bangalore]</ref> |
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==Government and education== |
==Government and education== |
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In 2003, Chitnis was invited by the National Computer Board, Government of [[Mauritius]], to speak to government, industry and academia about FOSS.<ref>[http://www.lexpress.mu/display_search_result.php?news_id=2279 |
In 2003, Chitnis was invited by the National Computer Board, Government of [[Mauritius]], to speak to government, industry and academia about FOSS.<ref name=Express>L'Express. ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20070314125217/http://www.lexpress.mu/display_search_result.php?news_id=2279 Intérêt confirmé pour les 'Open Source']'' {{fr}}</ref> |
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He often speaks to students and faculty at universities, colleges and schools. As a keen supporter of Indian innovation, he uses FOSS as a platform to get students to think beyond the technical curriculum in India, and to experiment with technologies as tools, not as ends in themselves. |
He often speaks to students and faculty at universities, colleges and schools. As a keen supporter of Indian innovation, he uses FOSS as a platform to get students to think beyond the technical curriculum in India, and to experiment with technologies as tools, not as ends in themselves.<ref>[http://www.bpb.de/themen/81TOFT,0,0,The_Fox_of_Innovations.html Open for development - Interview Atul Chitnis - Dossier Open Source]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject speaking about himself – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} |
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==Mobile computing== |
==Mobile computing== |
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| ⚫ | Beginning in the late 1990s, Chitnis became increasingly involved with [[mobile computing]] technologies, such as wireless, GPRS/CDMA, PDAs, notebooks etc. Himself a heavy user of these technologies, he repeated his formula from a decade earlier, and in 2003 began writing about these technologies in various publications, as well as on his websites. [http://comversations.com/2003/09/17/personal-digital-adventure-part-1/] |
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| ⚫ | Beginning in the late 1990s, Chitnis became increasingly involved with [[mobile computing]] technologies, such as wireless, GPRS/CDMA, PDAs, notebooks etc. Himself a heavy user of these technologies, he repeated his formula from a decade earlier, and in 2003 began writing about these technologies in various publications, as well as on his websites.<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://comversations.com/2003/09/17/personal-digital-adventure-part-1/]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} |
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He is also part of |
He is also part of DataQuest India's "Project Mobility" - a project to promote awareness and deployment of mobile computing technologies. |
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During 2004 and 2005, he was also involved with the [[Simputer]] project, helping its developers with design and licensing decisions, which eventually resulted in the release of the [[SDK]] of the Simputer under an [[Open Source]] license. |
During 2004 and 2005, he was also involved with the [[Simputer]] project, helping its developers with design and licensing decisions, which eventually resulted in the release of the [[SDK]] of the Simputer under an [[Open Source]] license. |
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He is currently involved in efforts to help people understand the differences in technology and applications required for effective mobility product designs and usage. |
He is currently involved in efforts to help people understand the differences in technology and applications required for effective mobility product designs and usage. |
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In 2006, he joined Geodesic Limited (developers of the Mundu range of applications for mobile devices, and who had recently acquired [[Simputer]] creator |
In 2006, he joined Geodesic Limited (developers of the Mundu range of applications for mobile devices, and who had recently acquired [[Simputer]] creator PicoPeta) as Senior Vice President,<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://atulchitnis.net/diary/showentry/385 Atul Chitnis : Wind of Change - Part II]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} and in 2008 became the company's Chief Products Officer.<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://atulchitnis.net/2008/wind-of-change-part-iii/ Atul Chitnis: The Wind of Change - Part III]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}}<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://twitter.com/achitnis/status/8949169752 Twitter: "(sigh) I have been Geodesic's Chief Products Officer since 2008..."]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} He left Geodesic in 2010, citing a desire to work on other things of interest.<ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://atulchitnis.net/2010/the-wind-of-change-part-iv/ Atul Chitnis : Wind of Change - Part IV]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} |
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==Music and entertainment== |
==Music and entertainment== |
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Atul works with music groups such as [[Phenom (rock group)|Phenom]] and the [[Raghu Dixit|Raghu Dixit Project]], explores and writes about entertainment technologies<ref>[http://atulchitnis.net/writings/rockwithyourpc.php |
Atul works with music groups such as [[Phenom (rock group)|Phenom]] and the [[Raghu Dixit|Raghu Dixit Project]], explores and writes about entertainment technologies.<ref name=Express/><ref>Chitnis, Atul. [http://atulchitnis.net/writings/rockwithyourpc.php Rock with Your PC]</ref>{{Primary source-inline|reason=Citation to the subject – see WP:BLPSPS|date=January 2012}} In 2007, he became involved in [[RadioVeRVe]], an [[Internet radio]] station known for its promotion of [[independent music]] from India.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2007/06/10193415/Codejocks-power-Net-radio-for.html?atype=tp Codejocks Power Net Radio for Indie Music - Livemint]</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 20:47, 16 January 2012
Atul Chitnis | |
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| Born | February 20, 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Technology Mentor, Writer, Public Speaker |
| Known for | FOSS.IN, FOSS & mobile computing promotion, technology writing, product development |
| Website | atulchitnis |
Atul Chitnis (born 1962) is an Indian consulting technologist. He is also the founder of FOSS.IN[1] (formerly Linux Bangalore), which was one of Asia's largest FOSS conferences.
Data communication and networking
In 1989, as part of his development work on data communications software, Chitnis claims to have set up India's first online service[2] - a Bulletin Board System called CiX, which was based on his product, CyberNet. This BBS provided an entry point for many newcomers to the field, allowing them to experience the concept of online communication and online communities.[3]
From 1993 to 1997, he chronicled his experiences in the field in his PCQuest column COMversations. He soon became involved in many efforts to popularize data communication in Indian industry. These efforts included nationwide speaking tours, where he and Kishore Bhargava provided information and practical solutions on topics related to data communications, the internet and intranets.[citation needed]
It was during this period that Chitnis first got involved with was then known as "electronic activism". In early 1994, he was made aware of a move by the Government of India to tax BBSs, and he wrote publicly about this impending move.[4][non-primary source needed] This article appeared before the Government was actually able to release the regulations. Chitnis, along with other sysops including Ashish Gulhati, Kishore Bhargava, and Suchit Nanda, created an online campaign - the first of its kind in the Indian subcontinent - spreading via the various BBSs that had just begun spreading in India. The result of this was that days before the issue of the Guidelines to Value Added Services, the government physically removed the relevant pages from the document (covering sections 8.0 to 8.2.2 in that document).[citation needed]
Free and Open Source Software
Chitnis has worked extensively to promote Linux and Free and Open Source Software.
As Consulting Editor for PCQuest from 1996 to 2002, he was responsible for the PCQuest Linux Initiative, an effort to introduce FOSS and Linux to readers of the popular magazine.[citation needed]
Working with the FOSS community (most prominently the Bangalore Linux User Group that he had helped create in 1998), seminars and articles, he encouraged people to try out and use FOSS technologies. He also encouraged the FOSS community to participate in large technology events such as Bangalore IT.in. The exposure from these events gained the community more visibility and credibility in industry and government.[citation needed]
In 2001, Chitnis, along with a group of like-minded friends, was a key organizer of the Linux Bangalore series of FOSS community driven conferences. Now known as FOSS.IN, the conference has become one of Asia's largest annual FOSS events.[5][6]
Government and education
In 2003, Chitnis was invited by the National Computer Board, Government of Mauritius, to speak to government, industry and academia about FOSS.[7]
He often speaks to students and faculty at universities, colleges and schools. As a keen supporter of Indian innovation, he uses FOSS as a platform to get students to think beyond the technical curriculum in India, and to experiment with technologies as tools, not as ends in themselves.[8][non-primary source needed]
Mobile computing
 |
Beginning in the late 1990s, Chitnis became increasingly involved with mobile computing technologies, such as wireless, GPRS/CDMA, PDAs, notebooks etc. Himself a heavy user of these technologies, he repeated his formula from a decade earlier, and in 2003 began writing about these technologies in various publications, as well as on his websites.[9][non-primary source needed]
He is also part of DataQuest India's "Project Mobility" - a project to promote awareness and deployment of mobile computing technologies.
During 2004 and 2005, he was also involved with the Simputer project, helping its developers with design and licensing decisions, which eventually resulted in the release of the SDK of the Simputer under an Open Source license.
He is currently involved in efforts to help people understand the differences in technology and applications required for effective mobility product designs and usage.
In 2006, he joined Geodesic Limited (developers of the Mundu range of applications for mobile devices, and who had recently acquired Simputer creator PicoPeta) as Senior Vice President,[10][non-primary source needed] and in 2008 became the company's Chief Products Officer.[11][non-primary source needed][12][non-primary source needed] He left Geodesic in 2010, citing a desire to work on other things of interest.[13][non-primary source needed]
Music and entertainment
Atul works with music groups such as Phenom and the Raghu Dixit Project, explores and writes about entertainment technologies.[7][14][non-primary source needed] In 2007, he became involved in RadioVeRVe, an Internet radio station known for its promotion of independent music from India.[15]
References
- ^ Vasudha Venugopal (24 October 2010). "More join the chorus for free software". Chennai: The Hindu.
- ^ The BBS Documentary Library
- ^ Rediff Guide to the Net: Features: The Way We Were
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. COMversations » Killer DoT
- ^ Monsters and Critics
- ^ CIOL:Free world event FOSS.IN/2005 opens in Bangalore
- ^ a b L'Express. Intérêt confirmé pour les 'Open Source' Template:Fr
- ^ Open for development - Interview Atul Chitnis - Dossier Open Source
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. [1]
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. Atul Chitnis : Wind of Change - Part II
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. Atul Chitnis: The Wind of Change - Part III
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. Twitter: "(sigh) I have been Geodesic's Chief Products Officer since 2008..."
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. Atul Chitnis : Wind of Change - Part IV
- ^ Chitnis, Atul. Rock with Your PC
- ^ Codejocks Power Net Radio for Indie Music - Livemint
External links
- http://atulchitnis.net Personal Website
- http://atulchitnis.com Professional Website