BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux distribution developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) derived from Debian for enhancing the use of Free/ Open Source Software throughout India. BOSSGNU/Linux - a key deliverable of NRCFOSS has upgraded from Entry level server to advanced server.

National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software (NRCFOSS) endeavours to contribute towards the growth of FOSS in India through Research & Development, Human Resource Development, Networking and Entrepreneurship Development, as well as, serve as the reference point for all FOSS related activities across the country.

As part of the NRCFOSS promotional activities, C-DAC Mohali organized a workshop-cum-demo at Hotel Taj, Chandigarh on 31st July,2009. The workshop was targeted towards the Government officials. It gives an overview about Open source technologies from the emergence of FOSS, its advantages and benefits, Introduction to BOSS GNU/Linux, tools and technologies, language tools and so on. More than 140 delegates attended this workshop.

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