Software Freedom Day
11 September 2007
Software Freedom Day is held annually to educate the public about the
benefits of using high quality Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in
education, in government, at home, in business. FOSS is software that provides
one with a source code and the freedom to modify and distribute the modified
versions.
It is free in that users may freely copy and distribute the software.
Therefore, it has benefits for students and small business owners who often
cannot afford to buy expensive packages. To take the form of exhibitions and
workshops, the event falls within the mandate of the DST to improve public
understanding of science and technology. It is expected to help the department
create ties with the open source community and give the general public access
to high quality software.
All media are invited to attend.
Details of the event:
Date: 15 September 2007
Time: 09h30
Venue: Department of Science and Technology, Building 53, CSIR Campus,
Brummeria, Pretoria
RSVP:
Zama Mthethwa
Tel: 012 843 6781
Cell: 082 808 3956
E-mail: zama.mthethwa@dst.gov.za
For media enquiries contact:
Celeste Tema
Deputy Director: Communication and Media Liaison
Cell: 083 399 0765
E-mail: celeste.tema@dst.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Science and Technology
11 September 2007
