2015 - Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu (FSFTN)

2015

FSFTN Activists Speaking For Net Neutrality

With the recent developments in net neutrality debate and the role Free basics has played in it, FSFTN and other organisations have actively campaigned against Free Basics and in support of net neutrality. The campaign has got the attention of the people and questions have been asked by local media

2015

FS Presentation at Periyar University - Salem

Ramaseshan and Anand Moorthy from FSFTN were present in the Periyar University, Salem on October 15, 2015 where they addressed around 600 people (about 200 professors) ranging from about 94 colleges studying various streams from literature to computer science, who were present there for the inaugration of TVA's (Tamil Virtual

2015

Discussion on Internet.org and Digital India

The Public Invitation Dear Friends, Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu and Catalyst Study circle are happy to welcome you to a discussion titled: Will the real internet please stand up: on internet.org and Digital India A few weeks ago, we saw thousands of people on Facebook change their profile

2015

உண்மையான இணையம் விழித்தெழுமா? Internet.org மற்றும் டிஜிட்டல் இந்தியா கலந்துரையாடல்

அழைப்பிதழ் அன்புடையீர் கட்டற்ற மென்பொருள் அறக்கட்டளை தமிழ்நாடு மற்றும் கேட்டலிஸ்டு வாசகர் வட்டம் உங்களை உண்மையான இணையம் விழித்தெழுமா

2015

Software Freedom Day 2K15

SFD 2K15 was celebrated at LICET (Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Tecchnology) on September 27, 2015. The celebration was full of talks on GNU/Linux operating system, Wikipedia, LaTeX and exhibitions by students from different Engineering colleges and movie screening. A skit by FSFTN volunteers was performed during the

2015

FTW - Python Session for Beginners

As a part of FSFTN Tech Weekend (FTW) Meetups, we have initiated a series of follow up sessions on various technical and philosophical topics. We have had sessions on installation, version control (git), cryptography, security, WordPress, ruby, etc. At this week's FTW (FSFTN Tech Weekend) Meetup, we have planned for

2015

Freedom Bootcamp 2015

The following invitation is prepared by Mugunthan, a free software activist at FSFTN. As a part of our FTW(FSFTN Tech Weekends) initiative, we are organising a Hackathon/Bootcamp on the the 15th of august for college students and general public . Well, Independence day is just a co-incidence! In this

Net Neutrality

Walk-A-Thon Supporting Net Neutrality

Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu conducted a Walkathon Supporting Net Neutrality in Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai on 23rd April for raising public awareness about the recent violations of Net Neutrality by Telecom Service Providers in India and the related consultation paper floated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India calling for

2015

Campaign For Net Neutrality - Press Release

The following is a press release made by FSFTN to campaign for Net Neutrality. 22.04.2015 FSFTN's awareness campaign on Net Neutrality on April 23 Dear Sir/Madam, In the past few weeks, there has been a surge in online activism on the issue of net neutrality. After the

2015

Rails Workshop At Loyola ICAM

Free Software Foundation Tamil Nadu conducted a 2-day workshop at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology on February 23 and 24 2015. Over 80 students from LICET and other engineering colleges participated in the event. The topics covered were: Free software philosophy. Linux Terminal and Git Basics. Basics of Ruby

2015

FSHC Inauguration at SMVEC - Pondicherry

Free Software Hardware Community (FSHC) has been inaugurated on 28th Jan 2015 at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry by Free Software Hardware Movement, Puducherry in co-ordination with the Dept. of Information Technology. The event started with the greetings of Mr. Raju (Head – Dept. of Information Technology). An automated python

Workshop

BOSS Hands-on Workshop For Women

Bharathi Women's College (Autonomous) Chennai, organized a state level workshop on Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) on January 10 , 2015 for Students who benefitted from Tamil Nadu Government Free/Price Less Laptops. Around 100 women's attended the workshop from B.Sc and M.Sc departments. Session was handled by Raj

2015

Introducing FSFTN Techcast Initiative

A new year begins with a new initiative - FSFTN Tech Cast. This initiative releases a set of technical tutorials in association with the local communities in Tamil/English under Creative Commons. The introduction video is released on January 1, 2015 Introduction Video Ruby Tutorial Series by Vysakh can be