Speech By Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam at NCAR 2010

Former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul KalamI am delighted to inaugurate the National Convention for Academics and Research – 2010 on “Computing Freedom for Technology, Education and Research” being organized by the Free Software Movement of India (FSMI) at IIIT, Hyderabad. I am happy to know that this First NCAR 2010 is being organized for spreading awareness of Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FOSS/FLOSS), and provide a platform for sharing of experiences and views in its use in Academia/Research Communities and to Foster a collaborate approach to education in developing and improving educational aids including software tools.

Workshop on "Women in Research - FOSS Paradigm" at UGC Academic staff college,JNTUH,Hyderabad.

Venue: 
UGC Academic Staff College, JNTU Hyderabad, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
Event Date: 
26th Nov 2010

A strong case for using the free and open source software (FOSS) in research and academic learning was made at a day long workshop in JNTU Hyderabad today. The societal benefits of this software were underlined by the speakers in the workshop. Read Detailed Story Here

Workshop on Signal and Image Processing using "Octave "

Venue: 
Sreenidhi Institute of Science & Technology,Yamnampet, Ghatkesar, Hyderabad - 501 301
Event Date: 
11th Dec 2010

Basics of octave and features ,merits and demerits when compare to matlab.
Basic simulation lab details using ocatave ( design and simulation  with online demos )
Design and simulation of signal processing with live examples
image analysis ,filtering ,enhancements ,compression operations using octave
Applications of image processing principals in the fields of digital water marking,compression, document analysis emphasised using octave
 

Workshop for Academicians at Vaagdevi College of Engineering

Venue: 
Vaagdevi College of Engineering,Warangal - 506 005.
Event Date: 
12th Dec 2010

Vaagdevi College of Engineering will be organzing a one day workshop on "Computing Freedom in Engineering Education – A Free Software Perspective" in association with Swecha. The workshop aims at sensitizing academicians and Post Graduate students about Free Software and the research opportunities in the domain of Free Software. It will show a path for the researchers to think innovatively and to collaborate for the demand for indigenious research in FOSS (Free/Open Source Software).

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Workshop for Academicians at Holy Mary Group of Institutions

Venue: 
Holy Mary Group of Institutions,Bogaram Village, Keesara Madal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad.
Event Date: 
10th Dec 2010

Holy Mary Group of Institutions will be organzing a one day workshop on "Computing Freedom in Engineering Education – A Free Software Perspective" in association with Swecha. The workshop aims at sensitizing academicians and Post Graduate students about Free Software and the research opportunities in the domain of Free Software. It will show a path for the researchers to think innovatively and to collaborate for the demand for indigenious research in FOSS (Free/Open Source Software).

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