Software Freedom Kosova 2014
Project Description: Software Freedom Kosova 2014 was a three-day event focused on promoting free and open-source software through a series of lectures and practical workshops. The initiative aimed to enhance technical skills, foster collaboration, and demonstrate the application of open-source technologies to developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts in Kosovo. Activities: – Conducted a […]
Wiki Loves Monuments – Shqiperi dhe Kosove (2014)
Project Description: Wiki Loves Monuments is an international photo competition organized by Wikimedia that invites individuals to capture and share images of cultural and historical monuments. In 2014, Kosovo and Albania participated in the competition for the first time, with support from FLOSSK and Open Labs. The event aimed to promote cultural heritage by […]
Software Freedom Kosova 2013
Project Description: Software Freedom Kosova 2013 was a conference dedicated to promoting free and open-source software, fostering collaboration, and providing hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative aimed to advance knowledge and practical skills in open-source technologies through lectures and workshops, engaging participants from Kosovo and international experts. Activities: Conducted a three-day conference with lectures and practical […]
Mapping Public Facilities of Kosovo
Project Description: The “Mapping Public Facilities of Kosovo” project, supported by UNICEF Innovations Lab, aimed to map all existing public facilities in Kosovo. Despite challenges due to limited information from official sources, the project succeeded with the support of InformataZyrtare.org, a free software project that provided essential data. The mapping focused on all seven […]
The Launch Party of the Prishtina Buses
Project Description: The “Prishtina Buses” project, officially launched on January 12, 2012, at UNICEF Innovations Lab Kosovo, aimed to provide citizens with easy access to public transportation information in Prishtina. The project created an online platform offering details about bus schedules, routes, and ticket prices. Developed by FLOSSK members, it utilized GPS technology and mapping […]
Software Freedom Kosova
SFK is one of the biggest and oldest annual non-profit conferences in the region established to promote software freedom, free culture and open knowledge, a global movement that originally started more than 30 years ago. Every year, Software Freedom Kosova brings together developers and software users, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders to collaborate, learn and share […]
Software Freedom Kosova 2011
Organizer: FLOSS Kosova Purpose: Software Freedom Kosova 2011 (SFK11) aimed to promote Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) as a viable business model. The conference provided a platform for professionals, academics, and technology enthusiasts to discuss how FLOSS can be leveraged for commercial success while reducing software costs and increasing accessibility. Key Highlights: Hosted the […]
Free Software in Balkans (FreeSB) 2010
Project Description On September 11-12, 2010, FLOSS Albania and the University of Vlora hosted the first Free Software in Balkans (FreeSB) conference in Vlora, Albania. This groundbreaking event gathered professionals, academics, and enthusiasts from across the region to promote Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a community-driven resource. With support from FLOSS Kosova, the […]
Free Digital Society (2010)
Project Description On June 4, 2010, FLOSSK hosted Richard Stallman (RMS), the founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation, for a lecture titled “A Free Digital Society.” Held at the National Library of Kosovo, the event focused on the shaping of digital society and the threats it faced. Additionally, RMS met with […]
Software Freedom Kosova 2010 (SFK10)
Project Description On September 25-26, 2010, the second edition of the Software Freedom Kosova (SFK10) conference was held in Prishtina. Organized by FLOSS Kosovo and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FIEK) at the University of Pristina, SFK10 built upon the success of the previous year’s event. The conference featured 24 lectures delivered […]
Kumevotu: Polling Station Project
Project Description On December 12, 2010, FLOSSK, with financial support from UNICEF Innovations Lab, completed the Kumevotu project to assist voters in Kosovo’s Parliamentary Elections of 2010. The project aimed to simplify the process of locating polling stations, especially for young voters, through an interactive website, kumevotu.info. Using OpenStreetMap (OSM), the website provided precise polling […]
Linux Course
Project Description: In February 2009, FLOSSK co-founder James Michael DuPont initiated a free GNU/Linux course in Pristina at the offices of IDI (Information Development Initiative). The course aimed to promote the adoption and understanding of Free and Open Source Software among young people in Kosovo. Although the course was paused due to DuPont’s departure, some […]
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