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National Conference on Free Software 2010 - Day 1 Brief

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Spirit of freedom was celebrated at Jnanajyoti Auditorium, by over 1500 participants. Over 1000 young students rubbed shoulders with IT professionals, academics, leaders from political/admin fields, free software movement activists from all walks of life. Positive energy was palpable with an overwhelming young audience. The occasion was inauguration ceremony of the third National Conference of Free Software Conference hosted by Free Software Movement Karnataka on Mar20.

"Namma Debian" Thiruvizha :) 15 March, 2010

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"Thiruvizha" was the word which was ringing in my head while witnessing today's run-up event, that of releasing the Kannada version of GNU/Linux operating system which we called "Namma Debian ". Thiruvizha is a Tamil word which stands for joyous celebration!

This was exactly how the atmosphere had metamorphosed in the Ambedkar Community Computing Centre or AC3, as we call it. AC3 is based in a small community of slum dwellers,adjoined to the establishments of the biggest IT players in the world. Here,computer and related skills are imparted to the local kids by enthusiasts from FSMK.

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