[Ilugc] FSFTN Workshop at Velalar college - Erode (Report)
- From: thangam.arunx@xxxxxxxxx (தங்கமணி அருண்)
- Date: Thu Jul 22 14:04:27 2010
Hi all,
FSF, TN conducted yet another workshop - This time in Velalar college Erode
on 17th and 18th August 2010. More than 300 students from different colleges
in Erode district attended the session. Thanks to the great work by
the organizing committee and college staff.
Students were given introduction to Free software philosophy on the first
day by Praveen and Sibi. This was followed by session on installation as
well as basics of GNU\Linux file system. FSF, TN arranged a session on MySQL
after this. All sessions generated great interest among the student
community. Enthusiasm shown by college staffs and students in asking
questions motivated the crew.
Second day started with a very informative session on Python by Senthil
from Collabnet. Students as well as Senthil spent 3 hours together
interacting on usage of Python. Afternoon saw a very interesting session By
Arun Thangamani on TAMIL COMPUTING. This was one of the session
which highlighted the possibilities of FOSS in localisation. FSF, TN
understands the need to generate more content in local language to make
computing accessible to common man.
FSF, TN formed a co-ordination committee for Erode region chaired by Sibi
Raj from Coimbatore. Mohan, Moharaj, Akkash & Robinipriya.
All the participants were given a CD containing Ubuntu 10.04 as well.
Thanks to all who participated in the event and to all the volunteers who
made the event a great success.
Event was covered by various national and local media as well as various
websites. Thanks to them as well.
Here is the Hindu news link :
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/article523263.ece
Photos of the event :
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/thangam.arunx/FSFTNWorkshopATVelalarEnggCollgeErodeJuly2010#
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