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About Open Source Software movement

About Open Source Software movement.

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About Open Source Software movement

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  1. AboutOpen Source Software movement The Free / Open Source Software (FOSS) movement stands for full freedom for the production, distribution, modification and use of software as per the needs and wishes of the user. Only a free environment with open standards can lead to a large scale collaborative development of software, unleashing creativity and productivity, ultimately leading to lower costs and higher quality of the software.

  2. Aboutthe forum Looking at the current scenario, we can easily see that the FOSS movement has already gained a huge momentum and is expected to grow at a greater pace in the future as well. Undoubtedly, it can be said that FOSS is the future of software development. With this emerging trend in the field of software development, we would also like to contribute to this noble cause. We would like to join the race of the open source and benefit from the community as well as contribute to the community.

  3. Objectives ofthe forum • The forum would be emphasizing on the following objectives. These would provide the guidelines to steer the various activities as well as to develop the forum with the changing trends of time. • Development of the society through modern open sourcing tools • Provide open sourcing solutions to the current needs • Provide an platform for the intellectual and technical development of students • Spread the awareness and developments of open-source, reaching far and wide

  4. Activities under the forum In order to meet our objectives, we plan to hold the following activities within this forum. Expert Talks: Software Development:  Social Activities: Media:  Informal Events:

  5. Expert Talks • Lectures • Video Conferences • Panel Discussions • Guest Lectures • Documentary presentation

  6. Software Development • Software exhibition • Major open software contest • Industry/society aided specialized software development

  7. Social Activities • IT seminars for schools • Open Source Community Drive • Hole in the Wall Project • Documentary Presentation

  8. Media • Bi-yearly Chronicle • Documentary Development • Website

  9. Informal Events • Programming Contests • Hacking Contest • Group Discussion • Quiz • Debates

  10. 1. Patron 2. Faculty Coordinators 3. Financial Advisor Student Body Core Committee 1. President 2. Vice President 3. Treasurer 4. Secretary 5. Joint Secretary Executive Committee Software Development and Informals 1. Coordinator 2. Members 3. Volunteers Magazine and Documentary 1. Coordinator 2. Members 3. Volunteers Website 1. Website Administrator Organizational Structure The following is the proposed organizational structure of the forum

  11. Initial Activity Plan

  12. Thank You !

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