Software Freedom Day- MozillaTN

What is Software Freedom Day (SFD) ?

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is an annual worldwide celebration Free software organized by Digital Freedom Foundation . SFD is a public education effort with the aim of increasing awareness of Free Software and its virtues, and encouraging its use.

Software Freedom Day is celebrated worldwide on third week of September, with a goal to increase awareness about the free software and its uses.

What is Free Software ?

For computer programs that are covered by copyright law, software freedom is achieved with a software license, by which the author grants users the aforementioned freedom. Software that is not covered by copyright law, such as software in the Public domain, is free if the source code is in the public domain, or otherwise available without restrictions.

1. Free to Use
2. Free to Study
3. Free to Distribute
4. Free to Modify
5. Free to Access
6. It’s all about sharing.

Why FOSS ?

Free and open source software (or FOSS) is software that respects your freedoms and makes its source code available. Chances are you’re already using free and open-source software without even knowing it. In case you need more convincing, here are the undeniable reasons why you should start using FOSS now.

• Freedom matters! (freedom to create, share, invent, collaborate, learn and modify).
• Free of cost (not always but you always have choice).
• Lots of choice, not only what to use but also how to use it.
• It’s the best way to avoid piracy.
• It Builds Community
• Computers last longer
• Everybody can try and play.
• Free software gives you back control over your computer.
• Foster real innovation and creativity.
• It doesn’t belong to any company, it belongs to us.

 

Part of MozillaTN 0n SFD 2016

Knowledge is something that can create and initiate a change. We, at Mozilla Tamilnadu strongly believe that our responsibility is very high in taking the knowledge about the Open source to the common people. We are tirelessly working for that too.

On 17 sep 2016, we celebrated SFD at coimbatore and organized two events in SNS & SKCET simultaneously. click here to know more.

What’s MozillaTN Plan for this year ?

• We are planning to celebrate this SFD’17 by conduct events along the campus clubs over tamilnadu

Goal

• Spread Open Source

Host Speakers

• Mozilla Reps, Campus Captions.

How can I celebrate SFD ?

• Join a local SFD Team and help make their SFD event a success.
• Make your own SFD event with your team in college/Universities!
• Encourage local schools to make their SFD events

How can I register for an event ?

• It’s simple, contact Mozilla reps nearby your location.

Any queries? feel free to ping MozillaTN