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Software Freedom Day – Open Source Software
Title: Hong Kong Open Source Software 2007
Date: 15th September 2007
Venue: TU 201, Cheung On Tak Lecture Theater, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Language: Cantonese (Key terms in English)
All attendants can join the lucky draw ( NOD 32 Linux Version and 24 Reader reading card each 10 pcs and SysOnDIMM CWMXL Embedded Linux Development Platform)
Our contact email: hongkong.sfd@gmail.com
To celebrate Software Freedom Day, Hong Kong team chose to hold a seminar to educate the public about the use and advantages of free and open source software this year.
The seminar lasted for three hours and six speakers were honorably invited from various industrial fields representing HK government, University, Open Source Software Center, Debian Developer, Open Source Application Knowledge Association and Commercial firm- Uniforce System Ltd.
Their topics are as follow:
Videos: http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-lisagallery/index?l=f&id=25
There were over two hundreds people participating in Software Freedom Day. More importantly, the message of Software Freedom could reach estimately one hundred thousands of people spreaded by our media sponsor- e zone as well as online media sponsor – JobsDB.com and Linux Pilot and other supporting organizations.
Below are the publications about Software Freedom Day 2007, Hong Kong:
Administrative Support and Main Sponosor
Started in 2000, (SWP) Sun Wah Pearl Linux is a leading evangelist of Free & Open Source and Open Standard Technology in the Greater China region. SWP actively involves in local and international FOSS events and communities. In business, SWP develops curriculums, offering training and education in Linux, FOSS, ICT Security & Computer Forensics, and Intellectual Property Management. |
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Academic Sponsor
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Founded in 1974, the Department of Computing of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University was amongst the first in Hong Kong to offer education in computing and IT. A provider of the most application-driven computing and IT education, the Department offers through its undergraduate and postgraduate scheme to both local and oversees students. The Department is also a centre for world-class application-driven research and a strong partner in providing consultancy service to and collaborating with local industries in Hong Kong and other international regions. With a reservoir of expertise in the computing field, the Department has set up its research team specialized in Software Development and Management, Chinese Computing, Biometrics, Intelligent Home, Mobile Computing and Game Design. |
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Media Sponsor
e-zone, the No. 1 computer and digital gadget magazine in Hong Kong, bundles in 3 books publishing on every Thursday. The content focuses on personal computer, software application, digital and AV gadgets, DIY hardware etc. e-zone endeavors to enhance peoples’ living standard and bring enjoyment to innovative technology. |
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Online Media Sponsor
JobsDB.com is the leading online recruitment network in Asia-Pacific spanning 12 areas. Over the past 9 years, JobsDB.com has built one of the largest and comprehensive databases in the region with over 7 million job seeker members and more than 120,000 corporate clients, offering over 100,000 job opportunities per day. |
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Founded in November 1999, Linux Pilot Limited (“Linux Pilot”) has firmly established herself as the leading research and media company on Open Source technologies for the Chinese speaking population world-wide. Linux Pilot places emphasis on the benefits, usage, and application of Open Source Technologies that are relevant and important to corporate customers and enterprises users |
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Gift Sponsor
Version 2 is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia, which develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. |
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Cwlinux focuses on solutions based on Embedded Linux and Open Source technologies. Our goal is to provide the best cost per performance and cutting edge technologies to our customers. |
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Supporting Organization
Hong Kong Linux User Group (HKLUG) is a non-profit organization founded by some Hong Kong GNU/Linux lovers. It aims at gathering GNU/Linux users in Hong Kong, providing chances for them to exchange experience on GNU/Linux, helping new users of GNU/Linux, promoting GNU/Linux in Hong Kong and promoting communication with GNU/Linux users. |
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Debian HK is a non-profit organization that is founded by some Debian developers and experienced users in Hong Kong. This organization aims at gathering Debian user, promoting Debian project and its application. |
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International ICT Council (IICTC) is a non-profit organization formed by academicians, industry practitioners and professionals of the ICT industry internationally. IICTC provides various categories of certification: Linux System Administrator, Embedded Linux System Developer, Information Security Officer and Software Testing Professional. |
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Opensource Application Knowledge Assoication
Open Application Knowledge Association is a non –profit organization that founded by professionals from different aspects. Our mission is to investigate the implementation of open source software in different industries, organizations and our environment. |
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Jiangsu Linux Public Technical Service Center
Jiangsu Linux Public Technical Service Center is the only one Linux technical service center that supported by government in Jiangsu province. It provides fundamental software education for the professionals. |
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Open Standard Support Organization
Open Source Standard Association is an independent organization that founded by some industry professionals. Their mission is to promote open standards to our environment. |
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OOo Forum is a promotion website of Open Office in a causal and funny way. |
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Gnome Hong Kong hosts the Chinese localization effort contributing towards the International Gnome Linux Desktop Management environment. |
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The name of OpenRAYS comes from the excellent desktop OS — RAYS Linux. OpenRAYS.org is an open source community program initiated by SUNWAH LINUX (http://www.sw-linux.com.cn), which aims at the promotion of Linux applications. With the philosophy of “Free, Share and Open Source”, OpenRAYS.org is dedicated in providing a positive community environment for both RAYS Linux developers and Linux fans. |
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Hong Kong Open Source Software Centre
Hong Kong Open Source Software Centre provides technical, testing, certification and marketing support to software industry to promote OSS adoption. We also encourage IT industry cooperation on OSS between HK, and PRD regions. HKOSS is established and operated under Hong Kong Productivity Council. |
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Manufacturing Enterprise Integration and Innovation Association (MEIIA) is a not-for-profit organization of manufacturers and manufacturing services providers focused on leveraging technology to innovate manufacturing excellence. It strives to be independent and dedicates itself to the unique needs of manufacturing end users in Pearl River District area. |
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