Monthly Archives: September 2011

Tordesillas, España. Año 2011.

19 Monday Sep 2011

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Difícil contener las lágrimas ante tanta crueldad y sadismo.

Únicamente personas y políticos carentes de compasión , con un alma realmente enferma pueden permitir y disfrutar estos macabros espectáculos.

Hoy en día, este tipo de eventos son declarados de interés turístico. Ay mi Dios ! Qué sociedad podrida tenemos … Dónde está la justicia ? O acaso el maltrato animal no está tipificado ? Pareciera que en España hay espacios donde lo macabro y lo sádico está amparado. No entiendo nada.

Por favor, terminemos con esta barbarie de una vez !

Señores políticos, por favor, atiendan el reclamo de la gran mayoría de los ciudadanos e ilegalicen este macabro negocio de las corridas de toros y otros eventos donde se maltratan a los animales. Sean un ejemplo de una sociedad moderna y humanitaria, donde se respetan a todos los animales.

Por último, a ti, lector, no dejes que te invada la desesperanza . Estoy convencido que con tu ayuda tendremos una sociedad más justa y compasiva.

Apoya al PACMA o a otro partido que abiertamente defienda los derechos humanos y de los animales y que condene públicamente el maltrato animal, en su significado más extenso.

GNU Health 1.3.3 released

19 Monday Sep 2011

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I’m pleased to announce GNU Health 1.3.3

This version could be considered a milestone in itself, due the major changes and new features:

  • New naming convention of modules and models. From  medical to gnuhealth
  • New installation scripts (setup.py) . 
  • Major improvements in the Laboratory module. Now we have automatic visual alerts, possibility to exclude analytes from the analysis, qualitative and quantitative testing. Contextualize results in the patient status (gender, age, comorbidities … ).

Screenshot of a sample lab report on GNU Health 1.3.3

As in every new release, bugs are fixed, navigation improved and new features are includes.

Since Health is now part of the official GNU system, the development is hosted at GNU Savannah.

Last but not least…  many thanks to Cedric and Tryton community for getting involved in the GNU Health project !

About GNU Health

GNU Health (formerly known as “Medical”) is a free (GPL license), Health and Hospital Information System that provides the following functionality :
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
  • Hospital Information System (HIS)
  • Health Information System
GNU Health is part of GNU Solidario. GNU Solidario is a NGO that delivers education and health to emerging economies with free software.
Main site : health.gnu.org
Governments hosting GNU Health through their portals :

IWEEE 2011 Brazil: Momentum

17 Saturday Sep 2011

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As I was telling you last week, Latinoware 2011 will host the next edition of IWEEE 2011: Momentum – Foz do Iguaçu – October 19-21, 2011
We are very happy and gratefull to the Brazilian friends for the support to the Free Software and the  IWEEE editions !
The 2011 slogan: Momentum wants to represent the rate of countries and organizations that are embracing Free Software to cover the educational and health needs of the population.
For more information and paper presentation:

IWEEE Brazil 2011

14 Wednesday Sep 2011

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We are getting ready for the next IWEEE Brazil 2011 en Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
IWEEE 2011 Brazil will be held during Latinoware in Itaipu, Brazil on October 19-21 – 2011. In the next few days we will publish the new slogan for the event and more information.
IWEEE is not a pure technical conference. It will focus on the human factor and in raising awareness about the actual situation. We will discuss the tools that we can provide today to doctors and institutions to improve their habitants health and education.
The workshop promotes Free Software as one of the main pillars for a sustainable framework for providing e-health and education for the developing and least developed countries. 
Latinoware 2011 will present the main novelties and matters of importance in the world of open source software for Latin America.
During the Conference, lectures will be given with themes focusing around: Social Networks; Agile Development; Business Models; Accessibility and Mobility; and Cloud Computing. 
This matrix will enable crossing over between specific topics, such as: programming languages and frameworks; desktop environments; geo-processing; computer graphics and games; Linux distributions; and Virtualization.
If you are interested in assist please get in contact with us ASAP
We hope to see you there !

Otra fiesta de sádicos en Tordesillas

13 Tuesday Sep 2011

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Hace unas horas, los sádicos de Tordesillas han acribillado a “Afligido”. Seguramente en estos momentos los asesinos estén regocijándose de la tortura que le han infligido al pobre animal. 

Murió 'Afligido', alanceado en el Toro de la Vega de Tordesillas
Fiesta de sádicos y cobardes en Tordesillas 2011, disfrutando del asesinato

Los sádicos remataron al toro degollándolo con un destornillador… 

Espero realmente que haya justicia de una vez por todas, y a esta gentuza, verdaderos sádicos y asesinos los metan en la cárcel. Esta basura que, de manera colectiva lancea en Tordesillas o que le rompen el cuello a una vaquilla en un encierro popular (ver video) debe ir a la cárcel.

Reportaje de “La Sexta” from PACMA TV on Vimeo.

Lo más grave de todo esto es que tenemos a unos políticos que promueven la tortura y el asesinato de estos animalitos. Con la excusa de la tradición (más bien traición) se comenten estas atrocidades. Todo esto con dinero público. 
Debemos comenzar a luchar de manera activa contra esta barbarie. Como miembro del PACMA sugiero establecer una serie de medidas a debatir, porque ellos, los indefensos, no pueden hacerlo.
La primera que me viene es que no debemos votar a aquel partido político que no denuncie las corridas de toros, y cualquier otro evento donde exista el maltrato animal. Esos partidos no nos representan.
Para más información sobre el alcalde actual de Tordesillas que permite esta barbarie, visiten :
Me quedo esperando justicia y con la frase del gran José Saramago : “Si disfrutas viendo sufrir a un animal, no eres un ser humano, eres un monstruo.”. 

Break a Spear !

11 Sunday Sep 2011

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Let’s break a spear ! We must stop the brutal killing and sadistic “tradition” of El Toro de la Vega in Tordesillas, Spain.

Spanish politicians, please put Spain into the civilized countries  once for all, and stop the bullfighting, Toro de la Vega and any other event that mistreat the animals.

Gandhi said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated“. Hmm, you can guess the current moral progress of my country then … I’m confident though that we’ll be able to change it !



GNU Health at CISL 2011 – English version –

11 Sunday Sep 2011

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On Friday September 9th, at the CISL 2011,Luis Falcón presented his speech about GNU Health.


The presentation, clear and concise, gave space to questions from the public at the end of it.

Richard Stallman, who at the end of August appointed GNU Health a sa GNU Official Package, was present at the speech and exchanged words with Luis and the audience.

He also gave some tips as: “Do not use Windows that is malevolent, the iPod is iBad and do not put my photos on Facebook! “

Answering the questions
Richard Stallman  participating to the conference
At the conference we also had the chance to meet “in person” some members of the community, like Mario Puntin and Adrian Bernardi of Silix. They participate actively at the development and implementation of GNU Health.

Members from Thymbra and Silix at the Buenos Aires National Library
We thank all participants for coming and hope to see you soon at upcoming events.

Richard Stallman and Luis Falcón

Part of  Thymbra’s team and R. Stallman: Cristina Melgosa, Luis Falcón, Richard Stallman, Sebastián Marró, Ignacio Parszyk, Bruno Villasanti

GNU Health en CISL 2011

10 Saturday Sep 2011

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El viernes 9 de Septiembre, en el marco del CISL 2011, Luis Falcón presentó su charla sobre GNU Health. 

La presentación, clara y concisa, dio espacio para unas series de preguntas al final de la misma. 

Richard Stallman, que a finales de agosto designó GNU Health Paquete Oficial GNU, presenció la charla e intercambió unas palabras con Luis y con los asistentes, además dio unos consejos como: “No utilizar Windows que es malévolo, el iPod es iBad y no pongan mis fotos en Facebook”!

Respondiendo a las preguntas
Richard Stallman participando en la charla.

En la conferencia tuvimos también la posibilidad de conocer “en persona” a algunos integrantes de la comunidad, como Mario Puntin y  Adrián Bernardi de Silix, que participan activamente en el desarrollo e implementación de GNU Health.

Con los chicos de Silix

Les agradecemos a todos los participantes por haber venido y esperamos verlos prontos en los próximos eventos.

Richard Stallman y Luis Falcón
Parte del Team de Thymbra y R. Stallman: Cristina Melgosa, Luis Falcón, Richard Stallman, Sebastián Marró, Ignacio Parszyk, Bruno Villasanti.

GNU Health 1.3.2

08 Thursday Sep 2011

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We announce the release of GNU Health 1.3.2. This release fixes bugs, improves navigation, reports, translations and patient appointment and evaluation process.
GNU Health is a Free Health and Hospital Information System. 

Free Software versus Open Source: Tryton vs Odoo (openERP)

08 Thursday Sep 2011

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I could write many pages, but it all comes down to one concept: ethics.
When I talk about Free Software, I talk about not only about freedom, but also community and good will from the software author. The latter probably is the most important one.
You write Free Software because you want to contribute to the community. It’s an act of social activism. It’s about sharing and helping out.
This April I got a mail from Chris Larsen, a doctor working in Rwanda, where he was asking OpenERP the scripts to upgrade to 6.x, since they needed to have the latest Medical version. The response he got was that the scripts were not publicly available anymore. If they wanted to upgrade, they would have to pay a support contract to OpenERP. This is the typical example of a vendor lock-in. They change the rules (even the license) and then the user becomes their prisoner.
That very same day I started the implementation of GNU Health (previously called “medical”) in the Tryton platform. Believe me, this was frustrating and it meant a lot of work, but I had to guarantee the future for the health centers.
That effort paid off. Today Health (GNU Health) is an official GNU package (health.gnu.org), the United Nations University has adopted it, and everyday health centers are downloading it from the GNU official site. Obviously, the GNU Health version that today is an official GNU package runs under Tryton, a community-based project.
I just got an email today that a health center in RDC ( Democratic Republic of Congo ) after testing the functionality, will be using GNU Health under Tryton.
Open Source has become the refuge for some speculators, who apply digital lock-ins, by, for example, not releasing the upgrade scripts. This is not fair. It’s not ethical. It’s not thinking about the community. It’s being selfish and greedy. Lastly, it’s not respecting the underlying software.
OpenERP and Tryton need Python, Postgresql and GNU/Linux. If Python or Postgresql would impose a support contract fee to be able to upgrade, they would not exist. So, none of us have the right to break the evolution chain. 
So, a word of advice . Make sure you use Free Software. This is more than just a license. They should be community-based projects.
Some signs of warning to keep in mind : Avoid software that has a “buy” link instead of a “download”, or “1 month free”. Those are signs of vendor lock-in strategies. Also, be wary of “Commercial Open Source”, projects, led by private corporations. They are usually there only for their money and don’t care about you. 
If you are a programmer, you can – and you should – make money from Free Software. You can make a good income by giving training sessions and implementing your software. Free Software is both ethical and a great way of making your living !
As the author of GNU Health, and as the president of GNU Solidario, my commitment is to the community and the underprivileged, so rest assured that I will always suggest you the best environment for your health center. Now that GNU Health is an official GNU package, our mission is supported and backed up by the Free Software Foundation and the United Nations.

Update (Apr 2016) : Please read Richard Stalman statement against the use of Odoo on his post “When Free Software depends on Nonfree” https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/when-free-depends-on-nonfree