CodeZed

Open-source Zambia (OSZ) is a group of people, enthusiastic about free/libre/open-source software (FLOSS). FLOSS is software that is sometimes available at no charge and most importantly it is software that gives freedom to view and modify the source code. It is often high quality software that (most importantly) is developed by a community rather than one company. The main objective of the community is to bring about knowledge and ...

The OpenSourceZambia site is now live. OpenSourceZambia exists to promote the knowledge and use of open source software in Zambia. Open source software presents many benefits to users, from the low cost of acquisition (it is typically given away free), to the security advantages of having the source code available, to the fact that those with the interest can develop their skill in information technology by using it. ...

For the latest information and news about open source software in Zambia, and to meet people using FLOSS and hear about their experiences, take a look at OpenSourceZambia. OSZ is dedicated to promoting the knowledge and use of open source software in Zambia. Apart from monthly meetings in Lusaka, we are also trying to formalise our structure in order to be able to solicit funding for some of our projects ...

I would like to propose an IRC meeting (or perhaps a real-life meeting for those who can make it to Lusaka) at some stage soon, with the following items on the agenda. Please make comments regarding these proposals. Name of organisation Location of hosting server Website issues Mailing list issues Delegation of other responsibilities Immediate projects Deadline Discussion The name Codezed has already been arrived at, and it therefore has the benefit of pre-eminence. Another thought might be ...