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Open Source Education Day 2011 (OSED'2011)

Monday, May 16, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (GMT+0200)

6th Of October, EGYPT

Open Source Education Day 2011 (OSED'2011)

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-- Directions to Misr University for Science and Technology from Ramses --

 

Open source flavored event which concentrates on the value of open source as an education tool for IT/Computer Engineering students.

The event activities are:

  1. Open Source for Education: a closer look at how open source benefits IT education compared to closed commercial software. Including comparisons and practical demonstration.
  2. Open Source for Work: This presentation will answer the question: is open source software viable for professional use? Giving examples of how open source software was successfully used by businesses around the world.
  3. Open Discussion: A QA session between a number of open source experts from several fields and the audience about open source software.
  4. Introduction to Linux for IT: Linux as an operating system for IT students, with live demonstration.
  5. Introduction to Python for IT: Python as a multi-purpose programming language that IT students can use for their university projects and academic education. Including a python tutorial and demonstration. 
  6. Unofficial Open Source Gathering:  Discussing what can we do to support open source, how to spread Linux and the open mindset further, whether a similar event should be done next year or somewhere else, being nerdy, etc…

When & Where


Misr University for Science & Technology
Al-Motamayez District
6th Of October, EGYPT

Monday, May 16, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM (GMT+0200)


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