What is foss community?

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Hi guys I am cyber security beginner but I don’t know foss recently watching in meta munky channel I watch this name (foss) please explain this community goles

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Welcome to the FOSS world, Santhosh!

Free and Open Source Software is referred to as FOSS. Its goal is to promote software that values user autonomy and cooperation. FOSS groups produce software that is freely usable, editable, and distributable, meaning that anybody with an interest in learning, modifying, or improving the source code is welcome to do so.

Regarding the FOSS community’s objectives:

  1. Empowerment of Users: FOSS aims to empower users rather than ensnaring them in proprietary systems.

  2. Community Collaboration: FOSS initiatives promote cooperation among individuals with varying backgrounds and abilities, which promotes development and creativity.

  3. Knowledge Sharing: Learning and skill development are fundamental principles of FOSS. Resources and mentorship are readily accessible since professionals, students, and beginners all exchange information.

As your interest in cybersecurity, FOSS offers a wealth of resources. Since many cybersecurity tools such as Kali Linux and Metasploit are open-source, you can learn about them and even help with their development. The FOSS United community is an excellent starting point for involvement!

A non-profit group in India called FOSS United is committed to advancing Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and creating a vibrant environment for it. Developers, students, enthusiasts, and professionals who are enthusiastic about open-source software and its advantages are to be brought together.

A brief overview of FOSS United’s activities is as follows:

  1. Support and Funding: To aid in the development of open-source projects, they offer funding, mentorship, and support.

  2. Education and knowledge: To raise knowledge of the value of open-source software, they host workshops, hackathons, and other activities.

  3. Community Building: FOSS United brings open source enthusiasts together by offering a forum for cooperation, education, and joint FOSS project contributions.

  4. Social Impact: By promoting free software, FOSS United hopes to increase technology’s equity and accessibility so that everyone can take use of it.

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Thank you sir and Will the foss meetup happen in 2025?

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The chennai team has foss meetups almost every month, you can join Telegram: Contact @fossunitedchennai for the latest updates.

If you meant ChennaiFOSS 2025, It will be happening sometime around jan or early feb of next year. Again, join the tg group for latest updates

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