Free Software

What is the role of the public libraries of Kerala in the new knowledge society? What will be their new features? SPACE initiated a series of discussions by posing these questions to a set of rural public libraries in the state. Some of the concerns expressed by libraries related to the preservation of valuable books and records in their possession, documentation of local history and engaging younger members of the public in its activities.

SPACE conducted a one-day workshop on LINUX system administration on May 4 2012 for government employees of Institute of Management in Government (IMG), Trivandrum. The major topics covered in the training include desktop management, command line, troubleshooting, connectivity, etc. 14 men and 13 women attended the training session.

SPACE conducted a one day workshop at Govt. Polytechnic, Trikaripur on 20.01.12. SPACE introduced Python's capabilities and alternatives in FOSS against proprietary software.

A booklet which gives an overview of free software applications and tools has been published by SPACE. Both English and Malayalam versions of the booklet are available for download on our website.

The International SciPy Conference was inaugurated by Dr Travis Oliphant, Vice President of Enthought Inc. (USA) at Trivandrum on 12 December 2009.