# FC College Event Notes

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## What is open source software

The term **open** **source** refers to something people can learn from and modify because its source materials are publicly accessible.

### Examples

- Linux & Android
- Git

## Why OSS

- Trust through transparency
- Community support
- Education and Democratization

Make monetary cases for each

## Why Contribute

- We want to emerge competent software creators
- We are following society's narrative to universities
- Part of the narrative has now become internships to fill in the gaps of academia

## How do I start contributing to OSS

- Grey Software onboarding

## Where do I go from here

### Understand your archetype

A one size fits all approach to practical advice never works. Understanding the particular archetype or archetypes you embody can help illuminate how open source software can help you on your particular journey.

#### Busy and Challenged

Being pulled in many directions and very stressed out. Feeling very hectic and struggling to make financial ends meet.

- Needs something free and valuable
- Needs counseling, mentorship, and support

#### Independent and focused

You are focused on getting through university while spending as little extra time and money as possible.

- Needs something free and valuable
- OSS is the optimal self learning environment

#### Happy and successful

You do well academically and try to participate in student club activities. You're aiming at graduating successfully, making connections, and enjoying life.

- Be a well balanced model

#### Social and Active

You value spending time with people and developing relationships more than aiming for a particular CGPA.

- Explore the world outside of your imposed domain
- Foster your passion and communication
- Help others be successful

#### 1st and 2nd Year

- Space for exploration

#### 3rd Year +