We are proud to announce the launching of our first Android application! Download World Cup 2010 TV Guide or scan the QR code above and get the application for free from the Android market.

The FIFA World Cup 2010 is starting in a few days in South Africa. Use this application to know on which TV channels each match is being shown. Choose among the following countries:

• South Africa
• Mauritius
• Réunion
• France
• United Kingdom

You can browse day by day. Click on the flag of a country will open a browser with the latest information on each team participating in the World Cup (courtesy of Wikipedia.)

This Android mobile application is free and has been developed by Avinash Meetoo, Managing-Director of Knowledge7. To get it, either search for “World Cup 2010 TV Guide” in the Android market or scan the QR code above with your Android barcode scanner.

Changelog

Name    Date            Comment
======= =============== ======================================
1.0     2010-06-07      First release
1.1     2010-06-07      Corrected England's flag
1.2     2010-06-07      Added United States (EST)
1.3     2010-06-08      Corrected database bug
1.4     2010-06-09      New football icon
1.5     2010-06-26      Round of 16 matches updated
1.6     2010-06-27      Updated TV coverage in England
1.7     2010-06-30      Updated quarter final matches
1.8     2010-07-04      Updated semi final matches
2.0     2010-07-29      Updated 3rd place and final matches

How I did it?

Developing an Android application is straightforward… if you know Java. Android applications are written using Eclipse and an excellent plugin from Google which allows you to test your app on a virtual Android device as well as your real smartphone (I have a Google Nexus One…)

I spent a few days understanding user interface layouts and how to manage a database but this was time well spent.

Download World Cup 2010 TV Guide and have fun!

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We are proud to announce the launching of our new recommendation website called ThreeBags and which is accessible at

http://www.threebags.com/

ThreeBags showcases the best basic, value and prestige mobile phones, smartphones, digital cameras, MP3 players, LCD televisions, home cinema systems and laptops available in Mauritius.

You will notice that there are no advertisements on ThreeBags. Additionally, we do not get paid by anyone to recommend a specific product. Our evaluation criteria are product features, design, availability in Mauritius and price only.

Visit ThreeBags at

http://www.threebags.com/

ThreeBags also has a blog which is accessible at

http://blog.threebags.com/

We organised a Linux Level 1 course designed for beginners in February. The topics covered were Linux installation, package management using RPM, the command line, pipes and filters, regular expressions, vi, users, permissions, filesystems, quotas, process management, TCP/IP, the X-Window system, remote desktop access, etc.

I was fortunate to have a group of highly motivated trainees with a keen interest to learn.

At the end of the course, I asked the trainees for some feedback and I was overwhelmed with positive comments. For example, KL said that “it was a great pleasure working with someone knowing his subject very very well.” And AG added “This course will help me run Linux on more servers in my company.” I am delighted that the trainees have found excellent value in my courses. Preparation work was very hard (especially because this was the first time I was running this course) but worth it given the nice comments I got.

From 2-6 March, we had a Linux Level 2 course for those having followed Level 1 or those already having some experience. Topics covered were TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting, host security, OpenSSH, DNS, NFS, SAMBA, Apache web server, Mail Transfer Agent, kernel management, runlevels, logging, scripting, printing, etc.

Similarly, I asked the trainees for their feedback and, once more, they were happy with the quality of the course. AG said “The course was outstanding.” and WM liked my “Anecdotes!”. As an ex-University lecturer, I think that learning requires participation and the best way to keep the trainee alert is to punctuate the course with relevant anecdotes on the history of computing and/or current technologies.

So I am a happy man. I am happy that all the trainees who came (and who payed me) returned to their respective firms with added knowledge and with added enthusiasm for Linux and Open Source Software in general.

Thank you to all those who came for training. The first batch will always remain something special.

After a few weeks of patience, I can proudly tell you that Knowledge7 is finally fully Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) approved.

Specifically,

• Our Training Institution is MQA approved
• Our Manager is MQA approved (Jaynarain Meetoo)
• Our Programme Officer is MQA approved (Avinash Meetoo)
• Our Trainer is MQA approved (Avinash Meetoo)
• The Linux Level 1 Training is MQA approved
• The Linux Level 2 Training is MQA approved

Phew!

Book your seats now as places are limited.

I am delighted to announce to the world the official launching of the Knowledge7 website. Our company aims to be a professional-level Open Source Software & Linux service provider solving real problems that our clients face in their day-to-day business.

Wish us luck 🙂