foss presentation; open forum 24th march

Open Forum for FOSS Enthusiasts on the creation of

A Pacific Free and Open Source Software GrouppFOSS

Ankita [email protected]

Agenda:

Brief Presentation of pFOSS Proposal

FOSS User Experience

Discussion Session

Official Establishment of the pFOSS Group via signatures of Interested Participants

Wednesday 24th March Open Forum for FOSS Enthusiasts

FOSS
=
Free Software
+
Open Source Software

FOSS can be thought of as two mutually exclusive concepts.

"Free Software is Free as in Free Speech not Free as in Free Beer"

GNU: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html

Free Software

Freedom 0: The freedom to run the program, for any purpose

Freedom 1: The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

Freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbour.

Freedom 3: The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others. By doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

Free Software Foundation: http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/free-sw.html

"Open source software features open code, so more programmers are able to view the code, create new functionality, and fix bugs.

This follows the same natural way that science has developed over time"

Yang, Chen Nan; Taoism of Open Source, http://www.linux.com/archive/feature/119429; (September 29, 2007)

Is required to adhere to the following criteria:

1. Free Redistribution2. Availibilty of Source Code3. Allow Derived Works4. Integrity of the Author's Source Code5. No Discrimination against Persons or Groups6. No Discrimination against any fields of endeavour7. Distribution of License8. License not Product Specific9. License does not restrict other software10. License is technology-neutral

Open Source Software

Open Source Initiative: http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.php

"< 9% of organizations use FOSS< 2% of individuals understand principles underlying FOSS~ 30% of individuals have tried to use FOSS. "

However what is promising is that almost 70% of individuals questioned in these same studies, have shown an interest in learning more about FOSS, perhaps then eventually using it.

FOSS Statistics in the Pacific

Schtz, Marko; Free/Open Source Software in Pacific Island Countries, (2006)

Immense potential for capacity building in the implementation of FOSS in Pacific Island Countries.

Pacific Free and Open Source Group

To live in a society that is aware of and embraces Free and Open Source Software.

Vision

To createA sustainable FOSS community in the South Pacific that is dedicated not only to the proliferation of FOSS knowledge,but is also contributing to FOSS development and in turn catering to community needs such as training and assistance in FOSS use and implementation.

Mission

Goal 1: Awareness Create an awareness in the South Pacific region about various free and open source software as viable alternatives to proprietary and/or closed software.

Goal 2: Knowledge Make available resources and training in the South Pacific region regarding various free and open source software.

Goal 3: CommunitySustain a thriving and diverse community of interested parties in free and open source software in the South Pacific region.

Goals

Call for Participants [Open Forum!]

Officialize the existence of the pFOSS Group

Initialize Regular Meetings

Create a basic resource base [website]

Begin FOSS Awareness programs, working towards goal 1.

Initial Roadmap

Tentative Overarching Process

Awareness

Adaptation

Migration

Sustainability

1. FOSS & YouAwareness program to inform the general public about FOSS and how it can be incorporated into their lifestyles. Celebrate events such as Software Freedom Day, Ada Lovelace Day, SysAdmin Day etcMethod: Seminars, Documentation, Info sessions

2. Alt Apps! (Alternative Applications)Awareness about exisiting FOSS alternatives to proprietary/closed software. Allows for gradual transition to FOSS.Method: Seminars, Workshops, Distribution

Potential Programme Ideas

3. High School/Foundation Outreach ProgrammeStudents & young people are open to change. This program aims to ensure that the next generation is FOSS friendly and aware of the issues that face the Computer and Technology fields. Method: Seminars, Documentation, Workshops, Courses

4. Linux DistributionsAn introduction to the not-so-daunting alternative FOSS operating system. Programme would focus on creating an awareness and assisting in the transition to Linux.Method: Seminars, Documentation, Workshops, Distribution

Potential Programme Ideas

[FOSS User Experience]

Questions? Comments? Ideas?

Share FOSS experiences,Current FOSS activities,Your expectations/wish-list for pFOSS,Willingness to participate in pFOSS,Statements of support etc

Open Forum for FOSS EnthusiastsDiscussion Session

Contact:Ankita [email protected]

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