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IIIT Kalyani

Intro to FOSS

Workshop
27 October 2026
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IIIT Kalyani
Intro to FOSS event banner
71 Attended
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The FOSS Club IIIT Kalyani invites you to an introductory workshop on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) — what it really is, why it matters, and how you can be part of the open-source community that powers much of today’s tech world.

In this session, we’ll talk about:

  • What is FOSS: A simple explanation of what “free and open” software means, the ideas behind it, and why it’s such an important part of modern technology.

  • Benefits of FOSS: How open-source helps users, developers, and organizations through collaboration, transparency, and shared growth.

  • How to Get Started: Easy ways to explore open-source projects, contribute, and learn from real-world code.

  • Plans for FOSS: Hackathon, Offline Session on Git/Github & Linux, Online sessions on Open Source and many more

Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly session that will help you understand open source from both a technical and community perspective — and get your development setup ready the right way.