Hi all, The Open Source Software Weekend is an event that provides an excellent opportunity for Private comapnies, NGOs, Government departments and academic institutions to explore the potential of using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
Having been held for the first time in 2005, it is planned that the event be run annually and this year's event is slated for 19th -21st May 2006. This event is looked at as one that can expose FOSS, its opportunities and case stuides to the general public. Below are some Aims of the event; - Increase FOSS awareness among ICT end users, policy makers and technical personnel. - Create Linkages and partnerships among the various stake holders in the ICT sector through networking to promote sharing of FOSS resources, information and skills - To build FOSS capacity among ICT end users and technical personnel through the provision of training, educational resources and software. - To show case innovative FOSS solutions implemented in Uganda. - To enable FOSS practitioners have a greater understanding of the public's needs. Participation to this event is open to any one who can make it. The venue will be Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology and sessions will be running daily fro 9:00am to 5:00pm. This is a call to all you people out there, to come and deliberate with us issues concerning FOSS and how you can use FOSS to meet your day to day needs. There will be great speakers, both in the community based sections and technical sections, so everyone will benefit. Linux Chix Uganda will be part of the event and will also participate in the exhibition. for more information, you can also find a posting on the Linuxchix website, http://www.africalinuxchix.org/ Evelyn Namara Technical Support Engineer, Linux Solutions, Uganda Kagga House, Bugolobi P.O.BOX 26192, Kampala, Uganda. +256782795320 "Having little is not bad, and having big dreams is very good, because even the richest guys today, started it all with a DREAM". _______________________________________________ LUG mailing list [email protected] http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug %LUG is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. ---------------------------------------
