Events

Iranian Free and Open Source Software Events

The Second Regional Conference on Applied Linux in Qom (Qom-Iran, from 2004-10-13 09:00 AM to 2004-10-13 05:00 PM) — by Mohammad Khansari

Sharif Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre (AICTC) in co-operation with the governor of Qom and the Qom Advanced Javid Software Company will organise the Second Regional Conference on Applied Linux in Qom. This is a one-day conference to be held on October 13th 2004, in Qom Medical School. The conference is composed of two parts: oral session and a workshop. In the oral session, officials from the Qom regional county, the director of Sharif Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre and the manager of Farsi Linux National Project will address the conference. Conference Objectives: To familiarise managers and governmental officials with the Linux operating system and special attention is given to the importance of Information Technology (IT), To familiarise IT governmental users of operating and running Linux, To be familiarised with the Farsi Linux National Project. Preparation for the cultural usage of the Linux operating system, Introduction to the capabilities, practical experience, research and to the teaching of Linux, Making the grounds for Linux and awareness of its potential. Technical grounds for the extension of Linux operating system. The attendees include managers, IT users in governmental sectors, students and interested users around the region of Qom. Sponsors of the conference include Qom's governor, Qom Medical School, High Council of Informatics and Supreme Council of Information.

Iran's Experince in GNU/Linux by Mohammad Khansari — last modified 2004-11-07 08:31 AM

Building a National Operating System:Iran’s Experience in GNU/Linux,UNCTAD FOSS Expert Meeting.

Regional Conference on Applied Linux in Hamedan (Hamedan, from 2004-12-16 09:00 AM to 2004-12-16 05:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

After the successful organization of regional conferences in the Qom and Kerman provinces, the regional conference on Linux users at the west part of the country was held in Hamedan on the 16th December 2004. This conference was organized by the growth centre of Bu-Ali University and sponsored by the Sharif Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre, Hamedan governor office, Institute of Technical and Professional of Hamedan and Sina Metanat Company, was held at the Bu-Ali University Conference room. The aim of the conference is the introduction of the Linux Operating System to the managers and leaders of IT at various governmental departments and Universities as well as IT experts. The Hamedan Conference program that was held on the 16th December 2004, was as follows: Introduction to Linux and the history of Linux, Comparison between Linux and other operating systems, Basic installation and framework, Security in Linux and ISPs,Programming in Linux, Security framework in Linux.

Conference in Parand Azad University (Iran,Karaj, from 2005-05-14 09:00 AM to 2005-05-14 03:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

Conference on becoming familiar with the Linux Operating System, held at Parand Azad University. The security of the Linux Operating System and their importance in its production and national security is extremely important, as it has been able to culturally influence our society, namely among students. Sharif’s Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre (AICTC), in corporation with the Islamic Parand Azad University, will on the 14th May 2005 be holding a conferencing on the familiarization of the Linux Operating System, at the Vahed Parand University. This conference presents a great opportunity for both young enthusiasts and specialists to become familiar with work already achieved in this field. And to use their knowledge and ideas within today’s technology so that there is enough room for them within the Linux society, to be prepared across universities. Within this conference one day will be dedicated to a workshop that will show the setting up of and the running of the Linux Operating System. Audience: Students and University Staff Members. Assistants: Committee of Higher Information Media, Informatic Society, Parand Company Interested parties, as well as journalists and news reporters are all welcome in attending this conference.

Workshop of Linux Installation and Configuration at the National Cartography Centre (Tehran, from 2005-02-01 09:00 AM to 2005-02-01 02:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

In line with establishing the culture and promoting the National Linux Operating System at various governmental departments, National Cartography research centre of the country, the management of the National Linux Project of the Sharif Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre, has organized an educational workshop in this field. The educational workshop of installing Linux Operating System for users application and desktops after the introduction of fundamentals of the National Operating System framework that was organized by this institute in December 2004, will be held. This half-a-day workshop will hold on Tuesday February 1st of 2005, in the Ibrahimi Conference room of the National Cartography centre of the country In this seminar, topics of pre-installation, installation and post-installation of one of the Linux distributions will be discussed in detail. We will also discuss the methods of using this operating system for desktop applications and in particular the Farsi facilities of Linux will be taught. The seminars will be finished with the introduction of the most usable operating system tools in computers including their capabilities.

Conference on Linux Operating System and Petrol Industry (Tehran, from 2005-02-27 09:00 AM to 2005-02-27 04:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

The conference on Linux operating system and petrol industry was held on 27th February 2005, at the conference hall of the Rahbaran Petrochemical Company. This conference was supported by Sharif’s Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre (AICTC), Amir-Kabir Metanat Company and Amir-Kabir Samaneh-Paydaz. The main objectives of the conference were: The need for choosing Linux as the National Operating System, Needs, obstacles and problems facing the national organization in moving from Windows to Linux and the introduction of practical ways to combat these problems. Topics and subjects that were covered in this seminar included: Introduction to Open Source movement, Introduction to the properties of Linux compared with Windows, Investigation into development and national security, government vision and investments made so far. Current position of the country in selection and development of the national operating system in connection with petrol, gas and petrochemical industries; problems encountered in industry and those facing industrial managers. Practical guidance to the managers and the industry in moving from Windows to Linux, Provision of practical programs fir training of personnel, experts and managers with Linux. The participants of this one-day conference were: managers of industries, companies, and organization as well as the seminar managers, in particular those of Informatic companies.

The Conference on Applied Linux at Ministry of Education (Tehran, from 2004-12-27 09:00 AM to 2004-12-27 05:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

In line with cultivating and promoting the National Linux Operating System at various organizations and governmental departments, the management of design and development of information and Communication Technology of Ministry of Education in collaboration with the management of the National Farsi Linux Project organized a conference to introduce the scopes and frameworks of the National Operating System. This conference was held on 27 December 2004. The venue of the conference was educational research and programming in the North Iranshahr Street. The managers and experts of these organizations and the logistic branch of Ministry of Education have also been invited to this conference. In this one-day conference, Dr. Sepehrirad, the chairman of the Higher Information Society and the consultant to the head of management and programming organization of the country and Dr. Rabiee, the manager of the Sharif’s Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre and Dr. Khansari, the manager of the National Farsi Linux Project were actively present and delivered speeches.

Kish GNU/Linux Conference (Iran,Kish, from 2005-05-24 06:50 AM to 2005-05-25 06:50 AM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

The Advanced Information and Communication Technology Center (AICTC) of Sharif University in collaboration with Kish University organized a two-day conference on the introduction of Free/Open source software, especially GNU/Linux operating system. The conference aims at promoting the culture of using Persian Linux and FOSS. The conference was held on 24th and 25th May, 2005 in two distinct sections; oral presentations and workshops. Since the free zones' special status, such as Kish, the conference was of vital importance. Managers of governmental offices and organizations, IT specialists, academics and interested individuals had been invited to participate in the gathering.

The First International Conference on Persian Script & Language Localization (Iran,Tehran, from 2005-05-13 09:00 AM to 2005-05-14 04:00 PM) — by Zahra Ahmadi

Today's fast developing technology, calls for a national ICT plan for any developing country, and especially an “ICT industry promotion plan” that is expected to boost the country/region's growth to a dramatic extent. This can be the most important element in “bridging the digital divide”. Bridging the digital divide has to be a “MUST” for any country or region. The existence of such divide can increase the gap between the developed and developing countries. Digital divide has so many elements among which usability and availability can be realized as the most prominent and role-playing elements. Usability focuses on local language/customs while availability is mostly relevant to compatibility. The aim of the conference is to provide plans for localization in Iran as well as discussion on related activities in the world and also choice of platform for local language computing activities. Recently, there has been the formation of seminars such as “Gathering of Experts in Persian Language and Scripts in Computer Environment” and “First Workshop on Language and Computer” which intended to cover major uses of language in computer environments. These conferences focused mainly on the use status of Persian language within the organizations and the problems they face. The Localization project conducted by Iran's Telecommunication Research Center (ITRC) has carried out research on other countries' experience on the subject to make a guideline document for localization of the Persian language. Native and foreign experts are taking part in the event, covered the following topics: • Investigation on the available international standards for localization • Localization of Persian script and language in computer environments • Developing a feasible way of localization • Exchange of ideas and expertise for extension of Persian language and scripts

Conference on Free/Open Source Software for teachers of Tehran vocational schools by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-05-01 08:49 PM

The conference was organized by the deputy of vocational training of Tehran city, on the 7th February 2006.

Gathering of Head’s of Science and Computer Engineering Departments in the field of Free/Open Source Software- Iran by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-05-01 08:27 PM

On the 5th Feb 2006, a half day conference was held, on open source software, with the presence of representatives of Computer Science and Engineering Departments throughout the country. Dr Hamid-Reza Rabiee the deputy manager of Iran Telecommunication Research Center (ITRC) opened the conference by welcoming the delegates

GNU/Linux Conference in Zanjan University-Iran by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-05-01 08:33 PM

Students of Zanjan University will learn how to use Free/Open source software in education.

Conference on Free/Open Source Software within the education system by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-05-01 08:03 PM

On the 7th and 8th of March 2006, a conference on the Free/Open Source software was organized by the Advanced Information and Communication Technology Centre (AICTC) of Sharif University of Technology, and by the Research and Planning Organization of the ministry of education.

ShahreKord GNU/Linux Conference (Iran FOSS) by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-06-21 09:48 PM

After successfully being held up at Kish, Parand and Zanjan universities, there will another FOSS gathering at ShahreKord city.

FOSS gathering in Mashad, Iran by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-06-20 09:06 PM

The holy city of Mashad was host to a FOSS event intended to promote its usage natioan wide on 14 and 15th of June, 2006.

GNU/ Linux Seminar in Yazd by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2006-11-13 05:03 PM

After numerous events and seminars being held in different cities to promote and raise FOSS, it’s time for Yazd to be host to a seminar on this topic to familiarize people of the city and the province with such software.

FOSS.ir takes part in first international conference on "Islam world, IT and information society" by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2007-01-29 03:40 PM

FOSS.ir took part in first "Islam world, IT and information society" international conference which was part of a series of conferences on Isfahan's role in development of Islamic science, culture and civilization and was conducted by Isfahan Technical University on 11 and 12 December.

Iran FOSS project took part in LinuxTag 2007 by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2007-06-19 02:09 PM

Representatives from FOSS Iran took part in the LinuxTag conference in Germany to improve the organization's international fame as well as introducing the outcomes of FOSS in Iran.

Seminars and Workshop by FOSS.ir last year by Zahra Ahmadi — last modified 2007-07-14 05:17 PM

National FOSS foundation has conducted various seminars and workshops to improve the state of Linux and Free/Open Source Software in Iran.