About
🌐 FOSSLA Presents: Introduction to Open Source
An online session for beginners, students, and the simply curious
📅 Date: 18/07/2026 Sturdy | 🕒 Time: 11:00 AM IST to 12:30 PM IST | 📍 Where: Online | 💸 Free & open to all
Ever wondered how software like Linux, Firefox, and VLC is built by thousands of people around the world—for free? Join us for a beginner-friendly session where we introduce FOSSLA (Free and Open Source Software community) and take you inside the world of open source.
What we'll cover:
What "free and open source software" (FOSS) actually means and why it matters
The story and philosophy behind the open source movement
How open source powers the internet, your phone, and the tools you use daily
How you can start contributing — even without coding experience
About FOSSLA: who we are, what we do, and how to get involved
Who should attend?
Students, developers, teachers, and anyone curious about technology. No prior experience needed — just bring your questions!
How to join:
Register at https://fossunited.org/c/ladakh/fossla-and-opensource-into/rsvp / simply join us at on the day. The session will include a live Q&A at the end.
Please join our telegram community https://t.me/fossla
Let's build, share, and learn together. 🚀
Follow FOSSLA: https://fossla.org
