A presentation/workshop on getting started with free & open source techniques, primarily aimed at students and people new to FOSS.

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@SarupBanskota
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FOSSASIA 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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begin
getting wiser;
getting geekier;
getting connected;
getting FOSSome;-)
end

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Briefly, OSS/FS programs are programs whose
licenses give users the freedom to run the program
for any purpose, to study and modify the program,
and to redistribute copies of either the original or
modified program (without having to pay royalties to
previous developers).
David Wheeler

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Developing on
a closed platform
is like trying to
fall in love
with someone
who won't talk to
you.
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I have learned how to be
more professional, several languages and
much more; but above all, I have learned
that you can make a difference in our
world by helping people.
Tatica, Fedora Project
Sumana,
Wikimedia
Foundation

4. So jump in!
It’s an awesome
world out here.

5. I just have Windows
I’m just sixteen
I only know HTML
AM I ELIGIBLE?
I cannot program
I don’t have a 9 point GPA
I don’t have a tutor

6. I just have Windows
I’m just sixteen
I only know HTML
We build for Windows
Smart people start early
We love our webmakers
AM I ELIGIBLE? So, you are! :-)
I cannot program
I don’t have a 9 point GPA
I don’t have a tutor
Can you design? Speak?
That’s generally good ;-)
Meet the web!

7. Finding projects

8. Communication

9. IRC tips
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Understand that there are time zone differences
Don’t PM people at random – ask for permission
Dnt uce SMS lnguge………, write complete words
USE APPROPRIATE SENTENCE CASE
Be patient
For more insight, use mailing lists

10. Mailing list etiquette
• Only write to MLs when you have something to
contribute
• Use sensible subject lines and tags
• Dnt uce SMS lnguge…….., write complete words
• USE APPROPRIATE SENTENCE CASE
• Do not top post
• Avoid attachments and fancy html messages
• Refrain from over-enthusiastic display of
emotions!!!!!

12. Thank you so much for
inviting me here!
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Sarup Banskota
Email
GitHub
Twitter
sbanskota08@gmail.com
github.com/sarupbanskota
@SarupBanskota
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