[1st June 2009]
SchoolNet hosts Ubuntu Releases and Archive Mirror
SchoolNet is now hosting Ubuntu Releases and Archive Mirror. With this a long felt need of local Linux community has been addressed. Linux Users can now get updates or download new releases from these mirrors. The mirror is updated daily.
This mirror is listed at http://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archivemirrors and http://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+cdmirrors
Mirror URLs - Archives
* Web: http://archive.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/ubuntu
* FTP: ftp://archive.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/ubuntu
* Rsync: rsync://releases.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/ubuntu-archive/
Mirror URLs - Releases
* Web: http://releases.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/
* FTP: ftp://releases.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/
* Rsync: rsync://releases.ubuntu.schoolnet.lk/ubuntu-releases/
If you encounter any problems in using these mirrors, please email us at admin [at] schoolnet [dot] lk or call SchoolNet Network Operation Center HelpDesk at 011-2650650.
SchoolNet launches Moodle Network
In addition to the primary online Learning Management Server (LMS), LMS for each province has been setup and networking feature among these LMS has been activated. The objective of the provincial Moodle servers is to provide separate LMS space for schools in that province. All schools are encouraged to make use of this facility.
The primary site is at http://moodle.schoolnet.lk
This will contain the common educational resources and anyone can create an account and access resources here. All IT teachers are encourage to get familiar with the Moodle related course material available at this site.
However direct registration at provincial Moodle Server has been disabled and only those who have SchooNet email accounts can login.
Each provincial server can be accessed using the following URLs.
Western Province Moodle Server : http://wpmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Central Province Moodle Server : http://cpmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Southern Province Moodle Server : http://spmoodle.schoolnet.lk
North Western Province Moodle Server : http://nwpmoodle.schoolnet.lk
North Central Province Moodle Server : http://ncpmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Uva Province Moodle Server : http://upmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Sabaragamuwa Province Moodle Server : http://sgpmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Eastern Province Moodle Server : http://epmoodle.schoolnet.lk
Northern Province Moodle Server : http://npmoodle.schoolnet.lk
If you want to create a space for your school at these provincial servers, please email us at admin [at] schoolnet [dot] lk or call SchoolNet Network Operation Center HelpDesk at 011-2650650 with your requirments.
SchoolNet launches FTP Server
SchoolNet now hosts a FTP server which contains many educational resources and the latest releases of Open Source software. Accessis available through both http and ftp.
http://ftp.schoolnet.lk or ftp://ftp.schoolnet.lk
[18th May 2009]
Sri Lankan student wins 3rd place in Intel ISEF 2009
Chandula Padmasiri of Ananada College who won the first place at SLSEF has won the following award at the Grands Awards ceremony of Intel ISEF 2009 held recently in Nevada, USA. This is the 3rd place with a cash award of USD 1,000 for the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering category.
Grand ISEFEE 3 ENG: Electrical and Mechanical - Presented by Intel EE037 Padmasiri E. Chandula
This is a significant achievement considering the event is Sri Lanka's second appearance at Intel ISEF. This award was won out of 1,563 young scientists from 56 countries. Special thanks to Hon. Judges who selected the right candidates to represent Sri Lanka
More information can be seen at www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/events/isef2009<http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/events/isef2009>.
[1st April 2009]
Manavaya - A Biological Encyclopedia in Sinhala released for SchoolNet Users
Manavaya Software developed by Dhanika Perera (A first year student at University of Moratuwa) has been released for SchoolNet users.
Please download the software from
http://www.schoolnet.lk/download/external/Manavaya-1.01.zip
[26th November 2008]
Sinhala Support for SchoolNet Webmail is now available
Good News to those who have been looking forward to send email in Sinhala!!! After logging into SchoolNet Webmail go to Options -> Display Preferences. Select "Sinhala" as the Language and click "Submit". Use the language setting in your desktop PC to select Sinhala and start sending Email in Sinhala!!
Symantec Virus Update Server is now accessible within SchoolNet
One of the pressing issue within SchoolNet was the problems encountered in updating virus guards. As a first step in solving this issue, we have now setup a "Symantec Virus Update Server" within SchoolNet Network Operation Center.
Schools that are already using Symantec Norton Virus guards can download the setup file here . The file size is approx. 73MB and the file is accessible only within SchoolNet. Please download this after school hours as this download will occupy your link bandwidth fully!!. Detailed instructions on how to use the update server can be found here (Access restricted within SchoolNet).
[6th November 2008]
The Prize Giving Ceremony of Uva Provincial Educational Software Competition
Please note the details:
Date : Monday 10th November 2008
Time : 10.00 am
Venue : New Library Auditorium, Badulla
Chief Guest : Hon Chief Minister, Gamini Vijith Vijithamuni Soyza
Uva Provincial SEMP Management needs to cordially invite principals and CLC in
Charge teachers are to participate at the occasion.
