@shijil introduced #FSMK organizational activities, GNU/Linux Users Group (GLUGs) to new comers at the Software Freedom Day. #SFD

#Bangalore #Bengaluru

Kevin from #OsmBengaluru introducing #OpenStreetMap basic editing using #OsmAnd in today's Software Freedom Day celebration at #FSMK office at #Bengaluru

@subins2000 showcased a web based tool built upon OSM data to find which side of the bus will be in shade in day time commutes.

@prashere showcased the streetlight map built using OSM data.

#SFD #Bangalore #FOSS

🎉 Software Freedom Day Highlights 🎉

🍰 Cake cutting to start the celebration
🙌 Intros + FOSS journeys shared
🤝 Prabhakaran on AC3 Initiative
💡 Shijil on FSMK, GLUGs & Community Centers
📖 Prasanna on FOSS history & *Knowledge as Commons*
🗺️ Kevin (OSM BLR) on OpenStreetMap & editing basics
🎮 Finally a fun LAN Party with #SuperTuxKart

#SFD #FOSS #FSMK

🎉 Join us for Software Freedom Day Celebration with FSMK!

📅 Sun, 28 Sept | 🕚 11 AM
📍 FSMK Office, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Agenda: Share your FOSS journey ✨ | Meet & Greet 🤝 | Snacks ☕

#SFD #FOSS #FSMK

🎉 Debian Trixie Release Party – Bengaluru 🐧
Join us as we celebrate the latest Debian release with the local FOSS community!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
📍 Venue: FSMK Office, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
📞 Contact: 95910 42333

https://blr.debian.org.in

Expect good conversations, tech talks, and community vibes! 🧁☕
#Debian #TrixieRelease #FOSS #Bengaluru #FSMK #DebianTrixie

Hurry! Applications end July 16, 2025!!

Kannada LLM Project Internship
Join us in building Kannada Large Language Models!

Who Can Apply:
~ Students or recent graduates passionate about Kannada and AI
~ Must be proficient in reading and writing Kannada
~ Basic knowledge of Python and Linux is required

Internship Details:
👉 https://commune.fsmk.org/jobs/detail/kannada-llm-intern-19
👉 https://gitlab.com/fsmk/fsmk-internship/internship2025#

#Kannada #TechForKannada #Internship #FSMK #IndianLa

Naveen Munduru, one of the founding members, wrote about the origins of #FSMK, its early day activities, how things evolved since then & what new challenges are ahead for the #FOSS movement in today's "Deccan Herald"

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/how-we-are-democratising-software-3626688

#Bangalore #Bengaluru #Karnataka

Kannada LLM Project Internship – Apply Now!
Join us in building Kannada Large Language Models!

Who Can Apply:
~ Students or recent graduates passionate about Kannada and AI
~ Must be proficient in reading and writing Kannada
~ Basic knowledge of Python and Linux is required

Internship Details:
👉 https://commune.fsmk.org/jobs/detail/kannada-llm-intern-19

#Kannada #TechForKannada #Internship #FSMK #IndianLanguages #Bangalore #Bengaluru