The idea of Free Software Foundation and Open Source Software has never ceased to amaze me. Mostly Free Software is understood as Free in ‘free of cost’ rather than free as in ‘Freedom’ which means much more. I would say , ‘Mukt and Muft’!!
An idea along with source code and implementation instructions is simply thrown open to the world , gifted away to use,reuse, learn, share, develop improve and well to experience the joy of learning and sharing.
It is not just the software development platforms and applications ; the kind of tutorials and How-tos in text, audio and video format we have on the net is phenomenal. To learn anything from Mysql to Mandarin, all that you need today is a computer and a good internet connection. The whole world is there to teach you.
At some stage in my having fun with IT, I developed interest in database management and Web Applications. Having worked in graphics, audio video etc, all that was required was to learn a scripting language . I chose php to put it all together. Can it all be of any practical use or will it remain an intellectual pastime ? An effort to check it out resulted in sibha.online .
I feel proud to say that all software used in this project sibha.online from Operating System to Icon editor is from the World of Open Source Software.
When a businessman invests money in a project, he is always on the look out for ways to recover the amount with maximum interest possible.
When you get so much from the world and fellow netizens, you are always on the look out to give generously and share freely.
That in essence is the Philosophy of Open Source…. and as such even the Social Media App Telegram is … yes you guessed it , is from the World of Open Source Software…. Viva Open Source Software !
Murali, I think back to the chance conversation we did and your offer to do this. It was with this small step that we really took a giant leap. Karma manifested itself my friend and we benefit. May your creative juices surge and surge some more 🙂
I feel the forum is not being utilized.. The number of views stuck at 116. Wanted to add a picture gallery where anyone with an account can post photo albums.. Wonder if there are any takers. Mulling over the idea of setting up a system of simple one way communication through SMS. All using open source software…. But no complaints really.. I am enjoying it thoroughly.. After all it is a learning process.
The SMS idea is good – most guys are using WhatsApp as the trivia group and Telegram as the “Reunion” forum. Getting them to comment on blogs or write one will take a while.
Murali, good job.