Linux Manipur organizes FOSS 2009
PR from Linux Manipur
Imphal 3rd July 2009: Linux Manipur, in association with Manipur University organizes FOSS 2009 for the third consecutive year on Sunday, July 5th 2009. This mega IT & Linux or Free and Open Source Software gathering will take place at the Don Bosco School, Chingmeirong. FOSS 2009 aims to create awareness for Linux or Free and Open Source Software in Manipur and the North East, tap and develop young IT talents, accessibility to affordable IT solutions, alternate models of learning and a platform for young IT aspirants to meet and interact.
Various other exciting events like IT Talent Search, IT Competition, Quiz, Technical Interactions, Workshops, Linux Installation demos etc., will also take place throughout the day-long event.
IT has indeed become a way of life in today's world. Despite so much development in the IT industry, most parts of the North-East (NE) are still lagging behind compared to other regions around the world. IT in NE so far meant livelihood or professional aspiration for the few lucky children of those parents who can afford whereas around the world it has become a necessity for an informed and qualified life.
Linux Manipur said, "We are overwhelmed by the support and assistance we have received so far from various sources and it gives us immense pleasure to bring FOSS to various students and institutions across the state. We believed that through FOSS, there will be a larger connect for IT and the new generation of students willing to push to achieve greater heights."
FOSS 2009 will see a participation of over 500 students from over 40 schools from areas as far and wide as Bishnupur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Chandel and Churchandpur.
About Linux Manipur:
Linux Manipur is a virtual organization and a not for profit group formed in 2005 by a group of dedicated people spread across the country whose aim is to create and spread awareness for Linux or Free and Open Source Software in Manipur and the North East. There are no physical offices or staff. All interactions are done via the internet.
For more details on FOSS 2009 and Linux Manipur, please contact us:
Bung / Roger / Babul
+91 9856662789 / +91 9862238988 / +91 9856315516
[email protected]
Please visit us at www.linux-manipur.org
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This PR was webcasted on July 03, 2009 .
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