Introduction to FOSS techniques
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getting wiser;getting geekier;getting connected;getting FOSSome;-)
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// @SarupBanskota
// FOSSASIA 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Briefly, OSS/FS programs are programs whose
licenses give users the freedom to run the program
for any purpose, to study and modify the program,
and to redistribute copies of either the original or modified program (without having to pay royalties to
previous developers).
David Wheeler
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I have learned how to be more professional, several languages and much more; but above all, I have learned that you can make a difference in our world by helping people.
Tatica, Fedora Project
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Developing on a closed platform
is like trying to fall in love
with someone who won't talk to
you.
Sumana, Wikimedia
Foundation
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So jump in!
It’s an awesome world out here.
I just have WindowsI’m just sixteen
I only know HTML
AM I ELIGIBLE?I cannot program
I don’t have a 9 point GPAI don’t have a tutor
We build for WindowsSmart people start earlyWe love our webmakers
So, you are! :-)Can you design? Speak?That’s generally good ;-)Meet the web!
I just have WindowsI’m just sixteen
I only know HTML
AM I ELIGIBLE?I cannot program
I don’t have a 9 point GPAI don’t have a tutor
Finding projects
Communication
IRC tips• Understand that there are time zone differences• Don’t PM people at random – ask for permission• Dnt uce SMS lnguge………, write complete words• USE APPROPRIATE SENTENCE CASE• Be patient• For more insight, use mailing lists
Mailing list etiquette• Only write to MLs when you have something to
contribute• Use sensible subject lines and tags• Dnt uce SMS lnguge…….., write complete words• USE APPROPRIATE SENTENCE CASE• Do not top post • Avoid attachments and fancy html messages• Refrain from over-enthusiastic display of
emotions!!!!!
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// Sarup Banskota
Thank you so much for inviting me here!