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.
Hands-On Setup: Step-by-step guidance on installing and configuring MingW, setting up system variables, and preparing your first GNU Compiler (GCC) — so you can start coding right away in a free and open environment.
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.
