Press Release:
The Open Source Software Weekend 2006: "Achieving
Progress through Software Freedom"
26 - 28 May 2006
Venue: Uganda Institute of Information and
Communications Technology (UICT), Nakawa
Time: Daily, 9:00am - 6:00pm
The Open Source Software Weekend is an annual
event that provides an excellent opportunity for
private companies, NGOs, government departments
and academic institutions to explore the
potential of using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
Having been held for the first time in 2005 in
Kampala, Uganda, the event has turned into an
annual one and this year's event is slated for
26th - 28th May 2006. The goal of the OSS Weekend
is to expose FOSS, its opportunities and case
studies to the general public. The theme for the
2006 OSS weekend is "Achieving Progress through
Software Freedom", and specific objectives for the event include:
- To increase FOSS awareness among ICT end
users, policy makers and technical personnel
- To create linkages and partnerships among
the various stakeholders in the ICT sector
through networking to promote sharing of FOSS resources, information and skills
- To build FOSS capacity among ICT end
users and technical personnel through the
provision of training, educational resources and software
- To show case innovative FOSS solutions implemented in Uganda
- To enable FOSS practitioners have a
greater understanding of the public's needs.
Participation to the OSS weekend is open to public and entrance is free.
The venue will be the Uganda Institute of
Information and Communications Technology (UICT),
Nakawa, and sessions will be running daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
There will be great speakers from the private
sector, government and community based
organisations. There is something to learn for every one.
Organisations/companies are also invited to
participate in a free exhibition that will run
for two days, 26 - 27 May 2006. For more
information on how to participate in the exhibition, see contact details below.
2006 OSS Weekend Programme (Day long exhibition on 26 - 27 May 2006)
Friday 26th May 2006
9:00 am 12:30 am Management
Workshop Cost effective IT Solutions
2:30 pm 6:00 pm Techies Workshop
- Systems Administration simplified. The freedom of FOSS
Saturday 27th May 2006
9:00 am 1:00 pm Community FOSS
Solutions - FOSS for community benefit
2:00 pm 6:00 pm FOSS Unleashed
Demonstration of FOSS hacks and solutions
Sunday 28th May 2006
9:00 am 6:00 pm Free and Open
Source Software support on Migration, Career
guidance, Technical Support, Installation and CD burning.
The 2006 OSS Weekend has been fully sponsored by
The East African Center for Open Source Software
(EACOSS) and Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET).
Organisational support has been offered by Linux
Solutions, Uganda Institute for Communication
Technology (UICT), Linux Chix Uganda and members of the Ugandan FOSS community.
For further inquiries about the OSS weekend or
participation in the exhibition, write to:
2006 OSS Weekend Coordinator
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tel: +256 752 808889
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Dorothy Okello
Coordinator, WOUGNET
Plot 53 Kira Road
Tel: +256-41-532035
Fax: +256-41-530474
Web: http://www.wougnet.org
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