[Fsf-friends] INDIA: Pantoto, a communities software with the GPL

[Frederick Noronha (FN)]

Pantoto communities software

Anand Balasubramanyan <anand.groups@gmail.com> informs that the PANTOTO
Communities software is being made available on Source Forge. The software
is available under both GPL and Apache Licenses. Says Balasubramanyan:
"Please join the effort." http://SourceForge.net/projects/pantoto>

PANTOTO is a platform independent, web-enabled software product that allows
end-users to configure information management systems, online communities,
and extranets It is targeted at SMEs, not-for-profit organizations and
government organizations by being a software that aims to reduce the
dependency on the software developer. Developed in Java, PANTOTO uses a
MySQL database and a Tomcat/Resin web-server. The user interface has been
developed using the WebMacro template engine. To know more about the PANTOTO
Communities project please visit http://www.PANTOTO.com

Who is developing PANTOTO?

* Development of the PANTOTO Communities project is being driven by
Servelots Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
* Servelots is a Bangalore based IT company and its sole agenda is to
develop, enhance and service the PANTOTO software.
* With a current team strength of ten, the team is expanding, also
into other cities, to meet a growing set of customization needs of
clients.
* PANTOTO is a free/open source software on sourceforge.net, and the
developer circle extends beyond the team at Servelots.

What is the profile of PANTOTO users?

Mostly from the NGO and SME sector. PANTOTO adopters are typically
functional experts who are not computer savvy, but are able to put
together simple web-based applications for information and community
management for their needs.


~~~~Calling for Participation~~~~

* We are currently seeking software developers who have worked with
Open Source and in an Open Source Environment.
* We also invite participation from individuals who have experience in
information management/documentation/networking with an interest in
the social development sector.

Working with us in this project requires an understanding of the
significance of your contribution to the NGO sector. We are today in
an environment where IT resources are inaccessible to the NGO and SME
sectors. Visit < http://PANTOTO.com> for more information.


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