AUG 28, Software Freedom Day
Software Freedom Day, a new concept developed by the grassroots groups to promote wider use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) falls on Saturday, August 28.
The LinuxInsider News reported that the groups are making all efforts to make the day a memorable one in Asia, one of the largest regions where IT is booming as a producer and consumer. The countries which will have software giveaways are Bangladesh, India, Malaysia and Vietnam, among other countries.
The event organised by smaller groups will be publicised by some heavy hitters like the International Open Source Network (IOSN), the United Nations Development Program and the Asia-Pacific Development Information Program.
In New York City, events are being organized by the group NY Linux Scene, which plans to rent space in Brooklyn churches and put on presentations on OpenOffice, K3p and Evolution.
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