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From: "Alagunambi Welkin" <alagunambiwelkin(a)fsftn.org>
Date: Jan 17, 2012 5:17 PM
Subject: [FSFTN] Stallman's visit to Chennai, February 6th 2012
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Dear Friends,
The Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu(FSFTN) is proud to announce the
visit of Richard Matthew Stallman, the founder of the Free Software
Foundation, to Chennai on February 6. Mr. Stallman (or rms as he is
popularly known) is an iconic figure in the global movement to ensure that
the free flow of knowledge and through this, the fostering of innovation
and newer technologies.
As founder of the GNU project and the FSF and also as one of the pioneers
of the idea of 'Copyleft' , he has contributed majorly to revolutionising
the field of software by imagining and creating an alternative to the world
of proprietary software and technology. Mr. Stallman's visit to Chennai,
after a considerable gap, will be an excellent occasion for the
academicians, students and professionals of the city to gain inspiration
and advice from a legendary figure and also interact with fellow
enthusiasts, all of which, we are sure, will be a life-changing experience
for many.
The Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu, has been constantly striving to
spread awareness of the importance and advantages of free software in
various fields such as education, public policy and health care. Our
activities include workshops, community computing centres and partnerships
with institutions in the use and promotion of free software. It is in this
context that we are honoured to host such a famous figure.
This would be an ideal opportunity to like-minded groups, organizations,
technical groups, users groups, and its members in and around Chennai to
join hands and utilize this opportunity to spread the knowledge on Free
Software to as many people as we can. If you as an individual feel you can
help us in any possible means, we would be happy to have you with us.
If you or your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, we have
a variety of sponsorship options that you can consider. Do contact us
off-list to know more details.
More details will be announced soon.Please stay tuned to our mailing-list.
For any information or queries please feel free to call us at, Shanu:
9884792347, Prasanth: 9176661086, Welkin: 9962240050.
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Alagunambi Welkin
Executive Committee Member,
Free Software Foundation, Tamil Nadu,
part of Free Software Movement of India.
http://www.fsftn.org
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