International Open Source Network

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International Open Source Network

• IOSN

An Initiative of UNDP's Asia-Pacific Development
Information Programme http//www.iosn.net
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Objectives

• Serves as a clearinghouse for information on FOSS
  in Asia-Pacific countries
• Strengthens current FOSS capacities
• Assists with the development of needed toolkits
  and resource materials, including localization
  efforts
• Assists in coordination of FOSS programmes and
  initiatives through information sharing and
  networking

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Activities

• IOSN Portal to act as a comprehensive online
  resource center for FOSS
• Gateway to online resources on FOSS
• Means for the FOSS community to contribute and to
  interact
• News on FOSS
• Discussion forums
• FOSS activities in Asia-Pacific countries
• FAQ
• www.iosn.net

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Activities

• Free and Open Source Software (FOSSAP)
  Consultation held on
• 9 11 Feb 2004

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Activities

• Development of a series of primers on FOSS
• General Introduction (being printed)
• Localization of FOSS (in progress)
• FOSS in Education (in progress)
• FOSS and Government
• Online versions of primers

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Activities

• Other activities
• Software repository
• Database of whos who in FOSS
• Online workshops/training
• Localization toolkits

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Expected Outcomes

• Greater awareness of FOSS
• Establishment of an Open Source Resource Center
  for Asia-Pacific
• Networking and information sharing amongst Open
  Source Advocates
• Enhanced FOSS capacities in Asia-Pacific

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Expected Outcomes

• Closer cooperation between countries,
  governments, and FOSS RD community on FOSS
  activities
• Matching of needs and expertise in FOSS