3. Why FOSS? FOSS
Why FOSS?
Every day, we use a variety of applications
without even wondering about their origins.
Our main goal is to complete the task at
hand, as long as these needs are satisfied we
remain loyal to the particular software.
But users like me and You need change over
a period of time. So developers of the
softwares work hard for that.
This is due to highly competitive software
market.
What if you need not pay money to buy a
software or use a pirated one?
Open Source softwares will do that for
you.
5. Why FOSS? FOSS
What is FOSS?
Free and Open Source Software.
Free/Libre/Open-source software (FLOSS) is software that is
both free software and open source.
It is liberally licensed to grant users the
right to use, copy, study, change, and
improve its design through the availability
of its source code.
Free refers to the freedom to copy and re-use the software,
rather than to the price of the software.
”Think of free as in free speech, not as in free food”.
6. Why FOSS? FOSS
Open Source Software
Open Source Softwares can be even better than their
commercial varients in some cases.
This all starts with any individual designing a first version of a
software and he puts it for testing, debuging and reviews by
others.
Over a period of time the application keeps improving.
7. Why FOSS? FOSS
A bit of History..
In the 1950s-60s-70s, it was normal to provide free software.
1960s change was inevitable: the reason, a growing software
industry.
Software Players did not want the costs of ”free” software
bundled with hardware product costs. Hence, Software was
also sold.
In 1983, Richard Stallman,
announced the GNU project later the
Free Software Foundation (FSF) was
founded in October 1985. This
formed the base for the freedoms of
the software users.
8. Why FOSS? FOSS
4 Freedoms.
Lets have a look at the 4 freedoms a Free Software user has:
1 freedom 0:
The freedom to run the
program, for any purpose one
likes.
2 freedom 1:
The freedom to study how the
program works, and adapt it
to your needs.
3 freedom 2:
The freedom to redistribute
copies so you can help your
neighbour.
4 freedom 3:
The freedom to improve the
program, and release your
improvements for the public.
9. Why FOSS? FOSS
Open Source Software
If you don’t want to buy a software and still want the
intended task done, then you can shift towards the OPEN
SOURCE SOFTWARE.
So now the question is:
Which open source software to use ?
Lets have a look at some of the softwares that a person new
towards open source can easily use.
10. Why FOSS? FOSS
1. The OS
Ubuntu:
It is most widely used open source operating
system and provides community and
professional support.
It is available for mobile platform as well as
for desktops.
You can Upgrade to a new version available
at the end of each six months.
Ubuntu is very easy to integrate, and
provides you tools to create documents,
spread sheets and presentations and share
them with Windows users stress-free.
Most Imortant its FREE to be
downloaded .
URL: www.ubuntu.com
11. Why FOSS? FOSS
2. The Browser
Mozilla Firefox:
Firefox currently accounts for 24.43% of the
recorded usage share of web browsers.
Already the browser of choice for most web
professionals.
The Private Browsing feature is awesome
and very useful.
A very useful browser for personal use too.
URL: www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx
12. Why FOSS? FOSS
3. The Office tool
Open Office:
It is used for word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations, graphics, databases and more.
It is cross platform software and available in
many languages.
Stores data in open standard format, It can
also read and write software packages such
as Microsoft Office suite.
It can be downloaded and used
completely free of charge for any purpose.
URL: www.openoffice.org
13. Why FOSS? FOSS
4. The Video Player
VLC:
I have switched from one media player to
another in serach of certain features, I
stopped when I found VLC.
Plays almost all file formats, even the broken
files. It repaires them and plays.
Has a clean interface, You can add subtitles
and change the aspect ratio to fit the screen.
At last count, VLC media player had been
downloaded 300 million times.
Recomended for all the users who love
watching movies, its even great for
playing songs.
URL: www.videolan.org/vlc
14. Why FOSS? FOSS
5. The File Compressor
7-Zip:
7-Zip is an extremely popular file archiver for
Windows.
It being, although free, outperforms Winzip.
It can unpack the vast majority of archive
formats and can create TAR and GZ
archives, commonly used on Unix and Linux
systems.
It has its own 7z format, which easily
outshrinks ZIP files.
URL: www.7-zip.org
15. Why FOSS? FOSS
6. The Image Manipulator
Gimp:
GIMP is acronym for GNU image
manipulation program. Can run on Linux,
Windows and Mac OS.
Industry and Personal image editing software
is expensiv, but GIMP is free.
It has capability of photo retouching,
composition and authoring much like Adobe
Photoshop and is available for multiple
platforms..
Use it as paint program, expert quality
photo retouchingor image converter etc.
Gimp does it all, and all for free
URL: www.gimp.org
16. Why FOSS? FOSS
Open Source World.
The Open source world has much more to offer, be it web
development tools, programming, animation, ERP, Buisness, You
name it and we have it.
Lets develop, use and share the Free and Open Softwares.
17. Why FOSS? FOSS
Mozilla
Mozilla is an every-day name for the
free and open-source software world.
While most people associate the Mozilla brand with Firefox
and Thunderbird, There is lots more !!!
Mozilla works in the open source world by contributing open
source softwares that are freely downloadable on the internet.
Softwares like Firefox, Bugzilla, Thunderbird, Fennec and
many more are products from Mozilla.
18. Why FOSS? FOSS
Mozillia Student Reps
Who are Mozillia Student Reps?
Students like me and you, who volunteer to
spread awareness about open source
software and Mozilla.
They work on promoting open Web by
using the Firefox Browser.
Who can be a Mozillia Student Rep?
All of You here are welcome to get involved to help make
Mozilla even better.
I am a Mozilla Student Rep, You also can be one.
Just register at the site
wiki.mozilla.org/ReMo/Student Reps
19. Why FOSS? FOSS
End of presentation
Hope this presentation has helped you understand the Open
Source Softwares !!
Thank You.. !!
