Joshua explained about Yocta project. This is used to build tiny
GNU/Linux distributions with only the minimal required tools and
libraries. We can create many recipies and use them to design our own
OS.
He explained the build tool bitbake and demonstrated the processes.
Few links to know more about it.
https://www.yoctoproject.org/about
https://www.slideshare.net/rossburton/the-yocto-project
https://www.slideshare.net/coldnew/build-your-own-embedded-linux-distributions-by-yocto-project
Khaleel explained about OpenStreetMaps.org . He demonstrated how to
add new roads, Point of interests and how to edit other's works. He
explained how the project started, why it exists and why it is
important to contribute for it.
We can add missing details about the streetname and POI for chennai.
Use these applications to contribute using mobile.
1. maps.me
2. OSM contributor
Using the app, "StreetComplete" we can add missing street names easily.
We can plan for an online or offline mapathon event to learn OSM
contribution someday this month.
Few links:
http://openstreetmap.org/
https://www.slideshare.net/keng/20130507-opendreamandosmatmekongictcamp
https://www.slideshare.net/ckreutz/maptivism-maps-for-activism-transparency-and-engagement
I distributed few old "Linux for you" books to the participants.
After the talk, few of us went to gurunath restaurant. Discussed about
bitcoin, blockchain, chennai colleges, having hackathon and trainings
etc. Baskar selvaraj requested to have more offline events like we
were doing few years ago. Remembered contributions of our long time
members like KG, Raaman, Bharathi etc. He shared all the fun happening
at colleges on the events he conducts. It will be really great if we
start more events. Let us plan them and start as soon as possible.
Thanks for all participants and speakers.
Here are few photos
https://goo.gl/photos/y7nEuEvoNBGZTBVr9
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