1. www.fossuser.lk

2. Uditha Wijerathna
Manager – Initiatives
FOSS User Academia

3. www.fossuser.lk

4. FOSS User Project
A not-for-profit, volunteer based organization
dedicated to areas related with Free and Open
Source Software in Sri Lanka since 2009.

5. Vision
FOSS User project envisions development of a
free culture by promoting Free and Open
Source Software, providing FOSS related
Knowledge and enabling a framework for FOSS
related developments.

6. Our Values
● FOSS User Project,
● Is a community driven project for the community.
● Is an open minded project with no extremism.
● Is an equal opportunity organization with associates
who are driven by the passion towards FOSS.

7. Our Products

9. FOSS User Magazine
● The first and the only FOSS related magazine
in Sri Lanka (ISSN 2012-7650).
● Started in 2010 April and delivered free.
● Release on January, April, July and October.
● From 2012 January : The magazine can be
reused and modified for commercial purposes.
● Released under Creative Commons License.

10. FOSS User Magazine

12. FOSS User Academia
● Organizes events, initiatives to promote FOSS
locally.
● Provides support to students to promote FOSS.
● Initiatives;
● “Path to GSoC 2012”
●
FOSSitiveTM
● University Computer Society Partnerships (OUSL,
UCSC, FIT UoM)
● “Support Linux”

15. FOSS User Research
A platform to encourage FOSS related
developments locally.
● Projects;
TM
●
Nirogi Healthware

16. Organizational Profile
● Governs by the Board mainly and supported by
3 departments.
● Manage 3 Programs (Academia, Magazine &
Research)
● FOSS User Community is open to anyone
interested.

17. Be an FOSS User Associate

18. Why you should join?
● First and the only organized and structured FOSS
organization in Sri Lanka purely driven by the volunteers
and the community
● Possible to join with the organization easily
● Your imagination and the contribution set limits
● Not only IT related students but anyone is welcome
● Shape your technical knowledge while improving soft
skills (communication, leadership ….)
● Clear paths based on your contribution

19. Community Membership
● Join with one of our mailing lists/ groups.
fossuser-comm@googlegroups.com
(simply send an email to the above address)

20. Join as a contributor !
Email your Name, Phone No. and Your
interesting area to join
hr@fossuser.lk

21. Internships
Join with us as an intern (3/ 6 months);
earn your experience while studying (part time)
Email your CV
hr@fossuser.lk

22. Want to contact?
Contact us for anything related with FOSS
info@fossuser.lk

23. www.fossuser.lk