Intro to FOSS & Mozilla

Abhishek V. Potnis, @abhishek_potnis

Intro to FOSS & Mozilla

FOSS & Mozilla Abhishek V. Potnis, {VCET}, {April 2, 2014}

What is FOSS?

  • FOSS stands for Free and Open Source Software
  • Actually 2 Terms : Free Software + Open Source
  • Source Code is openly Shared
  • No Restrictions on
  • 1>Using
  • 2>Studying
  • 3>Changing

History of FOSS and Mozilla

  • "Free Software" Philosophy - Mr. Richard Stallman
  • "Open Source" - Mr. Eric Raymond & Mr. Bruce Perens
  • The Cathedral and the Bazaar - Mr. Eric Raymond
  • Netscape Goes Open Source -> Mozilla Firefox

So what exactly is Mozilla?

Mozilla is…

a global community of people who believe that openness, innovation, and opportunity are key to the continued health of the Internet.

Mozilla Products

Firefox

Firefox

Mozilla

Firefox

Developers

Firefox

Some of Mozilla's Prominent Research Projects

  • Rust - Programming Language
  • Servo - A New Generation Browser Engine
  • Shumway - An emulator for the Flash multimedia platform
  • Emscripten - Compiler that generates pure JavaScript to run directly on the Web.

Why Get Involved?

  • YOU Get to LEARN, LEARN and LEARN
  • Gain EXPERIENCE to work in a TEAM
  • Gain MARKETING and TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
  • Impress your RECRUITERS
  • Get RECOGNITION !!!

Want to Get Involved?

Here : { bit.ly/mozvcet}

Ways to Contribute to Mozilla

  • Helping Users
  • Quality Assurance
  • Coding
  • Spread the Word
  • Localization
  • Web Development
  • Add Ons
  • Visual Design
  • Documentation and Writing
  • Education

Firefox Student Ambassadors (FSA)

  • Who are eligible? - Student, Teachers and Administrators
  • Requirement : Passion about Mozilla's Mission and Products
  • What to do? - Promote and Grow Mozilla Community
  • Why FSA? - Get Recognition, Cool Rewards, Marketing and Technical Experience.
  • How to Get Started? - Visit Here
    {https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contribute/studentambassadors/}

Thanks

Have Fun !
  • Abhishek V. Potnis
  • Mozilla Representative
  • Twitter: @abhishek_potnis
  • Slides: http://abhishekvp.github.io/Talks