Key features of BOSS V 3.0 :
· Comprises 18 desktop Indian languages
· Bulk document converter
· GIMP: High-End Image Editor
· PDF Viewer which enables to edit documents
· RSS Feed Reader which can be used in websites to retrieve all the information in that website displayed
in Human Readable format.
· Bluetooth for short range communication
· Desktop sharing and Remote Desktop Connection
Mumbai, September 5, 2008: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Informatics Center (NIC), to implement BOSS Linux on select eGovernance projects developed and maintained by NIC. The MoU was signed by Mr. M. R. Rajagopalan, Director, C-DAC, Chennai and Mr. T. A. Khan, DDG, NIC.
On this occasion CDAC also launched Bharat Operating Systems Solutions (BOSS) Linux software version 3.0 developed by NRCFOSS (National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software).
The scope of this strategic alliance between C-DAC and NIC is to implement the latest 3.0 version of BOSS Linux, developed by NRCFOSS, in selected eGovernance projects maintained by NIC. The latest 3.0 version of BOSS has a series of additional features such as GNOME, KDE desktop environment, Bulk Document Converter and supports 18 desktop Indian languages. The software is also endowed with Bluetooth for short range of communications along with salient features like RSS Feed Reader and PDF Viewer to edit documents.
Speaking on the launch of BOSS 3.0 version, Shri. S. Ramakrishnan, Director General, C-DAC said, "C-DAC is committed on developing software solutions that are technologically advanced, yet providing value to Indian user community. Our constant endeavor to increase the adoption of computing among a wide cross section of Indian users, especially those in government first time users and Indian language centric users. NRCFOSS has achieved another milestone by launching the advanced version of BOSS. The accessibility of BOSS V 3.0 in government organizations, SME's and educational institutions will further increase usability and help bridge the digital divide in India as the software can now support 18 desktop languages."
Signing the MOU with NIC, Mr. M R Rajagopalan, Director, C-DAC , Chennai said, " We have a long term commitment to develop software solutions which would aid eGovernance and bridge the digital divide in India. BOSS has received an overwhelming response in the market over the years. We look forward to sharing our rich expertise to build advanced solutions for various sectors of the economy. This MoU is a significant step in our e-governance initiatives in India and a ratification of our continued commitment to develop open source, with Linux."
Mr. T A Khan, DDG, NIC says, "We are happy to be associated with a prestigious organization like C-DAC. We are confident that their expertise will add great value to the eGovernance projects developed by us. This association is in line with our strategic vision to expand our capabilities in eGovernance. The MoU marks a step forward in further establishing our commitment to India ."
The MoU would encourage the procurement of Linux compatible devices for the use of e-Governance applications. NIC will identify suitable e-Governance applications for deployment of BOSS and utilize C-DAC's expertise in Linux software. C-DAC in turn would support telephonic, e-mail and portal delivery mechanism for the eGovernance program of NIC.
About C-DAC: Established in 1988, C DAC, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is an autonomous scientific society of the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Government of India. C DAC is primarily an R & D institution involved in the design, development and deployment of advanced Information Technology (IT) based solutions. In a little over a decade since inception, C-DAC has developed and supplied a range of high performance parallel computers, known as the PARAM series of supercomputers. C-DAC's development activities in this area have been mission oriented and driven by its mission objectives, both in technology and application developments.
About NIC: National Informatics Centre (NIC) of the Department of Information Technology is providing network backbone and e-Governance support to Central Government, State Governments, UT Administrations, Districts and other Government bodies. It offers a wide range of ICT services including Nationwide Communication Network for decentralised planning, improvement in Government services and wider transparency of national and local Governments. NIC assists in implementing Information Technology Projects, in close collaboration with Central and State Governments, in the areas of (a) Centrally sponsored schemes and Central sector schemes, (b) State sector and State sponsored projects, and (c) District Administration sponsored projects. NIC endeavours to ensure that the latest technology in all areas of IT is available to its users.
For CDAC contact:
Mr. Nagesh,
C-DAC, Chennai
Mobile: 09444195305
For Hanmer MSL contact
Piya Roy/ Bratin Roy/ Swetha Rajagopal
piya@hanmerpr.com/bratin@hanmerpr.com/ swetha@hanmerpr.com
Mobile: 9820740379/ 9833868621/ 9920228369
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