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From: Alagunambi Welkin <alagunambiwelkin@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Subject: [FSFTN] Stallman's visit to Chennai, February 6th 2012
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Dear Friends,
The Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu(FSFTN) is proud to announce
the visit of Richard Matthew Stallman, the founder of the Free
Software Foundation, to Chennai on February 6. Mr. Stallman (or rms as
he is popularly known) is an iconic figure in the global movement to
ensure that the free flow of knowledge and through this, the fostering
of innovation and newer technologies.
As founder of the GNU project and the FSF and also as one of the
pioneers of the idea of 'Copyleft' , he has contributed majorly to
revolutionising the field of software by imagining and creating an
alternative to the world of proprietary software and technology. Mr.
Stallman's visit to Chennai, after a considerable gap, will be an
excellent occasion for the academicians, students and professionals of
the city to gain inspiration and advice from a legendary figure and
also interact with fellow enthusiasts, all of which, we are sure, will
be a life-changing experience for many.
The Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu, has been constantly striving
to spread awareness of the importance and advantages of free software
in various fields such as education, public policy and health care.
Our activities include workshops, community computing centres and
partnerships with institutions in the use and promotion of free
software. It is in this context that we are honoured to host such a
famous figure.
This would be an ideal opportunity to like-minded groups,
organizations, technical groups, users groups, and its members in and
around Chennai to join hands and utilize this opportunity to spread
the knowledge on Free Software to as many people as we can. If you as
an individual feel you can help us in any possible means, we would be
happy to have you with us.
If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, we
have a variety of sponsorship options that you can consider. Do
contact us off-list to know more details.
More details will be announced soon.Please stay tuned to our mailing-list.
For any information or queries please feel free to call us at, Shanu:
9884792347, Prasanth: 9176661086, Welkin: 9962240050.
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Alagunambi Welkin
Executive Committee Member,
Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu,
part of Free Software Movement of India.
http://www.fsftn.org
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