Hi! I am Geshan Manandhar, a Bachelor's of Information Management (BIM) graduate. Currently I am working as a developer (PHP) at Young Innvovations Pvt Limited.
Software Freedom Day (SFD) 2008 an "OK" affair
Being a part of the web-development team, quiz team and a part of the whole Software Freedom Day (SFD) team in 2006 as a collaborative effort of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) Nepal Community was a great experience. It was a learning experience with chances to lead and to follow great leaders. Free and Open Source Software Advantages
1. The availability of the source code and the right to modify
2. The right to use the software in any way
3. Core software is free
Free and Open Source Software Advantages
Applicability of FOSS in Developing Nation like Nepal
We can get piles of statistics proving FOSS better than proprietary and the best solution for a developing country like Nepal. But it’s not about just proving that it’s the best viable solution but implementing it. FOSS in comparison to proprietary solutions costs almost nothing; it is the most important factor in a country like ours. Let’s find out how and why we should ultimately switch to FOSS.
Applicability of FOSS in Developing Nation like Nepal
We can get piles of statistics proving FOSS better than proprietary and the best solution for a developing country like Nepal. But it’s not about just proving that it’s the best viable solution but implementing it. FOSS in comparison to proprietary solutions costs almost nothing; it is the most important factor in a country like ours. Let’s find out how and why we should ultimately switch to FOSS.