Event: FOSS 101 🚀
🗣️ Speakers: Ganesh & Sri Krishna
Organized by: FOSS Club, STIST
FOSS 101 served as an introductory session to Free and Open Source Software for students stepping into the world of collaborative tech and digital freedom. Led by passionate FOSS advocates Ganesh and Sri Krishna, the session aimed to demystify the concepts of open-source culture, community-driven development, and how students can get involved.
Key Topics Covered:
What is FOSS? Philosophy, history, and importance
Popular open-source projects and tools
Benefits of contributing to open source (skills, networking, career)
How to get started with Git, GitHub, and beginner-friendly contributions
Q&A and guidance on joining FOSS communities
The session inspired students to explore the open-source space and laid the groundwork for future workshops, coding sessions, and community contributions through the FOSS Club.
