This document discusses the use of free and open source software (FOSS) in Nepal. It provides some key statistics about Nepal and explains why FOSS is preferable to proprietary software for reasons of affordability, localization, and empowering underdeveloped nations. It outlines the Nepali FOSS community and some notable FOSS projects in Nepal, including OLPC laptops for children and the Nepalinux distribution. It also discusses challenges around localization and internet connectivity and visions for expanding FOSS adoption in Nepal.