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Re: [Koha] For immediate release: Koha Open Source Community Regrets Failure of
by BWS Johnson 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Salvete! I want to be very clear in stating that I mean no offence to any party by this posting, but I wanted to chime in on this very important discussion. I found there to be nothing inappropriate or deceptive in the release. A search of the archives of both the Developer list and this list shows slim pickings from PTFS, all of the postings very recent indeed. With no commits, and no documentation written to my knowledge, and no postings on the listserv, I feel that it's accurate to say that your company hasn't been involved with the project. The worry, as I see it, would be that the support you might provide might not be as high quality as it would if you were involved, and that any enhancements might not be contributed back. I'm glad that you say that they will be. I am also glad that you have Librarians on board to help you. Rachel is the Kaitiaki. We, as a community, voted for her to represent our values, and oversee the health of the project. I am glad that she is looking out for the project's best interests, as she always has. In the years that I've known her through this list, she's never been deceptive or inappropriate. Nor has Paul, who sent the letter from his account. Neither has Chris, who programmed the code. I find it hard to believe that any of them would change the rules, but if anything needs clarification, Rachel is the final authority for the project short of a formal vote of the membership. While I regret that your first exposure to the listserv was what it was, I like that the release very clearly outlines what PTFS ought do if it wishes to be included on the koha.org site. We aren't seeking to become an exclusive club. Everyone is just looking out for each other in the spirit of fair play. Cheers, Brooke

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Hello world :-)
by Wagner, Jane 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

As I just posted to the developer list, I have been subscribed to the various Koha lists for some time, since I joined PTFS. I haven't posted anything yet because I am still learning the system. I thought it would be a courtesy to do my homework before posting newbie questions (but I will send some of those soon). However, I certainly plan to actively participate in the community, as do our developers. I have 20 years' experience in the ILS world, 13 of them as a Sirsi system administrator and programmer at the U.S. Courts, NASA, and University of Virginia Health Sciences Library. Several of you already know me from that environment. From my years in the Sirsi world, I know how valuable a resource a good user/developer community can be, and I look forward to building some good friendships with you. When I was a brand-new Sirsi admin, I got a lot of help from the older sites, and I have always tried to pay that debt forward by helping other sites in turn. I think personal relationships will be even more valuable in the open source world than in the vendor world. I look forward to a lot of good conversations with all of you. Jane Wagner Library Systems Analyst PTFS Inc. Content Management and Library Solutions 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 654-8088 x 151 jwagner(a)ptfs.com

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Installing koha 3.00.00 in ubuntu 8.10
by arun kumar 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Hi friends, i have succesfully installed koha-3.00.00 in ubuntu-8.10 by reading the manual from the site www.blazingmoon.org. it has sucessful installed koha3.00.00, that is opac,intranet,staff client,cpan modules. but my problem is Yaz is not there and my doubt is 1. whether yaz will not be installed through the steps which i have followed using blazzingmoon , 2. or we do not need Yaz while installing koha3.00.00 in ubuntu8.10 . 3.if yaz is necessary what shall i do for that (i.e) how shall i install Yaz please tell me and once again thank you for those who helped me to install koha-3.00.00 in ubuntu 8.10 -- WITH BEST WISHES ARUNKUMAR.P

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Item types : formats, collections or what?
by Joann Ransom 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Hi there, I wondered if anyone would like to share their take on item types in Koha 3.0. I'm trying to get a handle on how we could better group our collection in preparation for a conversion to Koha 3.0. Currently we have a system which determines the first character in terms of format: ie D = DVD, V = Video, B = Book, P = Periodical The second character is about which age group the item belongs to: J = junior ( childrens), Y = Young Adult, blank = adult (default position) Then the third character is whether its a rental item or not: P = Pay, blank = free (default position) Item types are then built from these building blocks eg: BN = Nonficiton book in the adult library PP = Rental periodical in adult library DJ = Free DVD in Junior library How do other libraries handle item types? * Are they based on format or media : DVD, Book, Magazine, File packet etc as our currently are. * Or are they based on collection? * Is it best to settle on a few Item types and then use other koha fields to indicate collections? * How do you reflect genre? ie Free adult fiction - romance, free adult fiction - western etc. * I think rental items need to have distinct item types within each format, so 2 for adult fiction : 1 free and 1 rental to make sure the lending and charging rules work. * How do you indicate where an item is shelved in terms of being part of a collection, or sub collection, for example a free junior fiction book, from the Easy Readers subcollection? * Thinking about marc now (and I am a complete MARC virgin) what fields do people use to indicate these collections, format, subcollections and genre details. * Do we use home branch to indicate which library collection it belongs to? Would really appreciate finding out how other libraries use Item Types. Kind regards, Joann Ransom. Horowhenua Lirbrary Trust.

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Import .mrc records
by Laura Johnson 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Hello, I have installed Koha 3.00 on SUSE 10.3. I used the "staged records for import" tool and imported approximately 7,000 records (mainly Video Cassettes) on the web interface tools section. Then I clicked on the "import records" button to import the records. When I type in a keyword under the search tool, I get the following results. (below my questions) Is this typical response? Shouldn't I see the titles? Did I miss a step when importing the records? The records came from another library system called Media Minder that lived on Win2000, but no longer in business. I have access to a .txt file and excel file, but thought the .mrc would be the best for importing. I used the nonZebra program when installing Koha. Is there more information that I need to give you to help me with this? I am fairly new linux and mysql. I do have some background with the Follett library software. What is the best document to use when training other people using koha? Thank you for your help. 5 result(s) found for 'robot'. (only copied 2 results for this email) Results Location 1. <http://10.1.1.130:8080/cgi-bin/koha/catalogue/detail.pl?biblionumber=1361> Description: .. Traces man's evolving, sometimes imaginative theories of Mars from its discovery centuries ago, all the way up to the soft landing of the Viking robot. ... No holds allowed No items 2. <http://10.1.1.130:8080/cgi-bin/koha/catalogue/detail.pl?biblionumber=4758> Description: .. USING MATHEMATICS: MATHEMATICS AND ROBOTICS ... Demonstrates how using geometry, estimation & calculation, helps us walk down busy streets without running into others: and looks at the challenge of creating robots that are able to use these same "human-like" skills. Looks at a new generation of robot users. ... No holds allowed Sincerely, Laura Johnson System Administrator and Health Assistant Trinity County Office of Education 201 Memorial Dr. P.O. Box 1256 Weaverville, CA 96093 www.tcoek12.org (530) 623-2861 ext236 (530 ) 623-4489 FAX

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Re: [Koha] how to uninstall koha
by Zeno Tajoli 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Hi Kamal, At 06.51 30/01/2009, kamal kannan wrote: >I am installing koha3.0 on ubuntu8.10 by following Blazing Moon > >some of the dependencies like MARC::File::XML,MARC::Charset were not >installing and i tried a lot it shows that "Make has some >problems,won't install" > >please help me if u have any idea otherwise inform me that how to >remove koha and re install from the beginning Those perl modules are the point 6 of Blazing Moon guide <http://www.blazingmoon.org/guides/k3-on-u810-6.html> Personaly I don't have any problmes to install them on my ubuntu8.10. But I have also done the point 1-5 . The module MARC::File::XML has problems with perl 5.10 but I don't find them. I suggest attention on Verify SAX Parser point and tho create a linux user 'koha' at point 2 In your situation I suggest to delete ubuntu from your PC, reinstall it, and start form scratch. Bye Zeno Tajoli CILEA - Segrate (MI) tajoliAT_SPAM_no_prendiATcilea.it (Indirizzo mascherato anti-spam; sostituisci quanto tra AT con @)

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Re: [Koha] Koha 3.0 OPAC interfaces and Web 2.0
by Weinheimer Jim 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

While I haven't managed to upgrade to 3.0 yet, I have a 2.2.7 version of Koha with lots of thingees. http://www.galileo.aur.it/cgi-bin/koha/opac-main.pl What I've played with in 3.0, it will be absolutely fabulous! Jim Weinheimer The American University of Rome > Hi there, > > We are seeking inspiration for the OPAC from screen for our new Koha > 3.0. Would love to view screenshots or preferably be sent urls of other > peoples : either in production or development. We are particularly > interested in the potential of web2.0 'thingees' and Koha 3.0. > > So, please, if you like showing off or sharing (what didn't work is > useful to know too) please contact us - on or off list if you prefer > privacy! > > Cheers Joann Ransom. > Horowhenua Library Trust > _______________________________________________ > Koha mailing list > Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz > http://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha

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how to uninstall koha
by kamal kannan 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

I am installing koha3.0 on ubuntu8.10 by following Blazing Moon some of the dependencies like MARC::File::XML,MARC::Charset were not installing and i tried a lot it shows that "Make has some problems,won't install" please help me if u have any idea otherwise inform me that how to remove koha and re install from the beginning -- by kamalakkannan @ kishor

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Koha 3.0 OPAC interfaces and Web 2.0
by Joann Ransom 30 Jan '09

30 Jan '09

Hi there, We are seeking inspiration for the OPAC from screen for our new Koha 3.0. Would love to view screenshots or preferably be sent urls of other peoples : either in production or development. We are particularly interested in the potential of web2.0 'thingees' and Koha 3.0. So, please, if you like showing off or sharing (what didn't work is useful to know too) please contact us - on or off list if you prefer privacy! Cheers Joann Ransom. Horowhenua Library Trust

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For immediate release: Koha Open Source Community Regrets Failure of PTFS, Inc. to Comply with Community Guidelines
by paul POULAIN 29 Jan '09

29 Jan '09

January 29, 2009-- The creators and developers of Koha, the first open source Integrated Library System (ILS), today expressed regret that PTFS, Inc has chosen not to follow the Koha ILS free and open source software community guidelines as stated on http://koha.org. "PTFS' request to be listed on the Pay for Support page of the Koha community's web site (http://koha.org) has been declined due to the failure of PTFS to meet the project guidelines followed by those who are listed," said project founder Rachel Hamilton-Williams of Katipo Communications. For instance, PTFS is currently operating a web site that uses 'Koha' in its domain name contrary to community guidelines published on the koha.org web site. "I clarified the community guidelines with PTFS over two months ago (on behalf of the Koha Project) and encouraged them to comply, so we're very disappointed there has been no movement on them to date," she said. The guidelines in question pertain to the usage of the word 'Koha' in a company name, DBA , or domain name. Listed companies are welcome to use the word 'Koha' in a tag line and as part of other statements (in product names, for example). Community guidelines also state that the official Koha logos should not be used as a company logo, or as the favicon on a corporate website. PTFS is currently using the logo as a favicon. Hamilton-Williams explained: "Use of 'Koha' in company or domain names implies that one company is the 'official' support provider for the project or formally affiliated with the project in some way. We have many companies worldwide actively involved in the Koha Project, but none are 'the' official providers of support. There is general respect for these guidelines from companies actively contributing to the project." "PTFS has yet to participate in the community or submit a single piece of code or patch to the Project. They have not contributed to or supported the project at all," said Chris Cormack, original author of the Koha version 1.0, and current Translation Manager for the Project. At this time, PTFS, Inc is not associated with the official Koha Project or the koha.org website in any way. The Koha project is sustained by the tireless efforts of companies, libraries and individuals around the world who contribute code, documentation and advice. "We welcome to the community new participants who agree to abide by the community guidelines and who get involved in the collaborative development of the Project," said Joshua Ferraro, CEO of Liblime. The Koha Project contributors supporting this statement (listed below) urge PTFS to: * immediately cease use of the word 'Koha' in any domain name of the company; * immediately cease use of the Koha logo as a web site favicon; * become involved in the Koha community (in the ways described on koha.org) "Respect for the community guidelines helps the open source model of the project to be sustained, with benefits for all participants," Rachel Hamilton-Williams said. Signatories: Rachel Hamilton-Williams, Kaitiaki, Katipo Communications Ltd Rosalie Blake Head of Libraries, Horowhenua Library Trust Irma Birchall, Director, Calyx Group Pty Limited (Australia) Paul Poulain, BibLibre, CEO. Release Manager of Koha 2.x Henri-Damien LAURENT, BibLibre, CTO, Release Maintainer 3.0 Galen Charlton, Koha 3.2 Release Manager; VP Research & Development, LibLime Joshua Ferraro, CEO, LibLime; Koha 3.0 Release Manager Chris Cormack, Release manager 1.2, Current Translation Manager MJ Ray, Member of Turo Technology LLP, Release Maintainer 2.0 About Koha Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha's impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. Koha has lived up to its name, which means 'Gift' in the Maori language of New Zealand. To learn more about the Koha project, visit: http://koha.org -- Paul POULAIN BibLibre, CEO, Release Manager of Koha 2.x Phone: (+33) 4 91 81 35 08

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