Software Freedom Day @ SASTRA
SFD 2013 is the first SFD at SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India.
Today we enjoy the freedom of using Free Softwares. Free as in Freedom, not free of cost. The credit of what we enjoy goes to Richard Stallman who founded Free Software Foundation. Throughout the world this day (Software Freedom Day) is celebrated to mark the significance of Free Software usage. And we, the students of SASTRA University, take an initiative to join hands in this celebration. We request everyone to take part, gain knowledge and celebrate the day…
This event is organized by students, who are passionate in evangelism of Free Software.
Schedule
Forenoon
Topic
Time
Start with the free software song and a brief history of Richard Stallman
9 AM
Introduction to Software Freedom, the GPL and why it's the solution to all problems
9.10
Free software in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aero and more)
9.30
Intro to popular GNU/Linux Distros
10 AM
Free (&better) alternatives to popular proprietary softwares
10.30
Android app development
11 AM
Free Software Gaming
11.30
GNU/Linux on Wheels - Automotive Grade (GNU) Linux
11.50
GIMP, Inkscape image manipulation. Intro to Blender
12Noon
Afternoon (Hands-on trials)
Topic
Time
GNU/Linux Installation time
1.30
Hands-on trials on Laptops running GNU/Linux and other free softwares
2.30 PM
Meshnet. Free software for secure communications
4 PM
This is a provisional schedule. The Date, Venue and exact schedule will be updated soon
Contact
Twitter : Gokulakrishna , Kalyan