This document discusses FOSS (free and open source software) activities in Sri Lanka. It outlines several organizations that support FOSS in Sri Lanka, including LKLUG, LSF, and TLC. It also mentions FOSS.lk and lists some of their activities like international conferences, educational workshops, enterprise conferences, and networking events. The document encourages readers to get involved with FOSS by becoming a user, joining online communities, participating in discussions, organizing events, and contributing to FOSS projects.

1. FOSS activities in SL
By
Buddhika Siddhisena
Co­Founder & CTO
THINKCube Systems Pvt. Ltd
<bud@thinkcube.com>
Member of LKLUG & FOSS.LK
<bud@babytux.org>

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Some of
the
Organizations

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LKLUG
http://www.linux.lk

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LSF
http://www.opensource.lk

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TLC
http://www.thelinuxcenter.lk/

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FOSS.lk
Activities

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Become a contributor
• International Events (FOSSSL, ApacheCon
Asia, SFD)
• Educational Conferences / workshops
(FOSS-Ed, FOSS-Ed on wheels)
• Enterprise Conferences (FossEnterprise)
• Codefests / Hackathon
• Networking event (Geekout)
•Launch events (Firefox, Ubuntu)

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Some photos

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FOSS in Sri Lanka

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How to get involved

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#1
Become a FOSS User

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Become a contributor
• Help your friends, neighbors
• Join online communities (mailing list,
Forums, FB groups)
• Participate in discussions
• Contribute to discussions / Help others
• Organize events & advocate
•Contribute to FOSS itself :)

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Last but not least
Have fun!

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Questions
?

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Unconventional Ending
Thank You
bud@babytux.org
bud@linux.lk
bud@thinkcube.com