SFD 08 A Big Hit!
Software Freedom Day 2008 was a big hit at Texas State University! We
had a great turnout of ~50 students and professionals all interested in
how they can expand their knowledge of Free and Open Source Software.
We discussed how trends in software development show a demand collaboration, and open source technology. Everyone gained a new understanding to the meaning of free; what it is to your wallet but more importantly how software should not hinder you, but instead assist your endeavors. After I finished my brief presentation the community really got together and celebrated.
The range of participants was truly inspiring. Individuals supporting Ubuntu, Mint Linux and other distro's came, shared their knowledge and gave OpenSolaris a try. OpenSolaris didn't let any of them down either, numerous people commented on its ease of use, and how they hadn't imagined such a friendly face on Solaris. Participants were able to interact and explore whatever technologies they desired. All around the room you would hear conversations of Python, OpenSolaris, Ubuntu, Java and OpenOffice.
The event originally scheduled from 5PM to 7PM kept going. I don't know how long people would have stayed but at 8PM the school needed us gone. I packed up any extra food; this being the international sign that its time to leave, and about 13 of us headed to my apartment where we LAN'd and hung out until the morning.
I've got some pictures coming!!
We discussed how trends in software development show a demand collaboration, and open source technology. Everyone gained a new understanding to the meaning of free; what it is to your wallet but more importantly how software should not hinder you, but instead assist your endeavors. After I finished my brief presentation the community really got together and celebrated.
The range of participants was truly inspiring. Individuals supporting Ubuntu, Mint Linux and other distro's came, shared their knowledge and gave OpenSolaris a try. OpenSolaris didn't let any of them down either, numerous people commented on its ease of use, and how they hadn't imagined such a friendly face on Solaris. Participants were able to interact and explore whatever technologies they desired. All around the room you would hear conversations of Python, OpenSolaris, Ubuntu, Java and OpenOffice.
The event originally scheduled from 5PM to 7PM kept going. I don't know how long people would have stayed but at 8PM the school needed us gone. I packed up any extra food; this being the international sign that its time to leave, and about 13 of us headed to my apartment where we LAN'd and hung out until the morning.
I've got some pictures coming!!
