Expert Talk On “Importance of Free and Open Source Software”
Tyle of Event: Expert Talk
Title of the Event: “Importance of Free and Open Source Software”
Resource Person: Dr.Prathap Reddy L, Chairman, E-Swecha, JNTUH Hyderabad &
Mr.Naveen,Secretary, Free Software Moment of Karnataka
Event Date: 14th February 2020
Venue: Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Seminar Hall, RRCE, Bengalore
No. of Students enrolled: 370
Target Participants: Faculty members and students of 4th semester of ECE, CSE, ISE and EEE department.
Objectives:
- To bring industry and Academia closer
- To explore curriculum as per the need of industry
Outcome of the Program:
The students gained knowledge on
- About importance of free software for Academics.
- Authentication of data.
- Other benefits of using FOSS can include decreased software costs, increased security and stability (especially in regard to malware), protecting privacy, education, and giving users more control over their own hardware.
- What are responsibilities of next generation Engineers.
