Free Software/Open-Source Movement in India: Sharad Kukreti

Conference on “Linux and Applications” (2003)

The “Linux and Applications” Conference, organized by Mr. Sharad Kukreti in Dehradun in 2003, was a significant initiative to promote the adoption of Linux and Free/Open-Source Software in education, government, and industry. The conference brought together technology professionals, researchers, and software enthusiasts to discuss emerging trends, practical applications, and the future of open-source computing in India.

The event was sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Oracle, Huges etc, reflecting strong industry support for the open-source movement. Distinguished participants included Mr. Arora from Sun Microsystems, Mr. Sudhir Gandotra from OpenLX, Mr. Ajeet Kumar from BP of New Delhi’s Nuclear Science Centre puts forth his idea for setting up affordable Linux Terminal Server solutions in schools During the conference, Ajith Kumar B. P. presented his vision for deploying affordable Linux Terminal Server solutions in schools, demonstrating how open-source technologies could provide cost-effective and scalable computing environments for educational institutions.

This page showcases photographs, newspaper coverage, and related documents from the conference, highlighting Mr. Sharad Kukreti’s contribution to promoting Linux and open-source technologies in Uttarakhand during the early years of their adoption in India.