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Free Software Movement Karnataka (FSMK) is a non-profit organization working for spreading free software and its ideals.

The movement is inspired by software freedom visionaries like Richard Stallman and Eben Moglen.

12/01/2026

Recording & Highlights | LLM Mentorship Internship Program – Official Launch

The official launch of the LLM Mentorship Internship Program, organized by Free Software Movement Karnataka (FSMK) in association with Jain University, has been successfully completed. The session introduced participants to the vision, structure, and roadmap of the program, along with an overview of FSMK and its work in the free software ecosystem. The recording of the session and further program details are now available for reference and sharing.

https://youtu.be/IlX_WbLzK9c

30/11/2025

We successfully hosted an engaging session on “How FOSS Shapes Innovation & Ethics in Computing,” where participants explored the impact of Free and Open Source Software beyond just technology. The event witnessed active involvement from students, faculties and tech enthusiasts

28/09/2025

🎉 Software Freedom Day Highlights 🎉

🍰 Cake cutting to start the celebration
🙌 Intros + FOSS journeys shared
💡 Shijil on FSMK, GLUGs & Community Centers
📖 Prasanna on FOSS history & *Knowledge as Commons*
🗺️ Kevin (OSM BLR) on OpenStreetMap & editing basics

24/09/2025

🎉 Join us for Software Freedom Day Celebration with FSMK!

📅 Sun, 28 Sept | 🕚 11 AM
📍 FSMK Office, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Agenda: Share your FOSS journey ✨ | Meet & Greet 🤝 | Snacks ☕

07/08/2025

🎉 Debian Trixie Release Party – Bengaluru 🐧
Join us as we celebrate the latest Debian release with the local FOSS community!

📅 Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST
📍 Venue: FSMK Office, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
📞 Contact: 95910 42333

https://blr.debian.org.in

Expect good conversations, tech talks, and community vibes! 🧁☕

13/07/2025

Hurry! Applications end July 16, 2025!!

Kannada LLM Project Internship
Join us in building Kannada Large Language Models!

Who Can Apply:
~ Students or recent graduates passionate about Kannada and AI
~ Must be proficient in reading and writing Kannada
~ Basic knowledge of Python and Linux is required

Internship Details:
👉 https://commune.fsmk.org/jobs/detail/kannada-llm-intern-19
👉 https://gitlab.com/fsmk/fsmk-internship/internship2025 #

12/07/2025

Naveen Munduru, one of the founding members, wrote about the origins of , its early day activities, how things evolved since then & what new challenges are ahead for the movement in today's "Deccan Herald"

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/how-we-are-democratising-software-3626688

30/06/2025

Kannada LLM Project Internship – Apply Now!
Join us in building Kannada Large Language Models!

What You’ll Do:
~ Collect and organize Kannada language data
~ Annotate datasets for AI training

Who Can Apply:
~ Students or recent graduates passionate about Kannada and AI
~ Must be proficient in reading and writing Kannada
~ Basic knowledge of Python and Linux is required

Internship Details:
~ Duration: 3 months (starting mid-July)
~ Location: Hybrid
~ Stipend: None
~ Certification: Provided upon successful completion

Note: Seats are limited. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Make a real impact for Kannada speakers — apply today!
👉 https://commune.fsmk.org/jobs/detail/kannada-llm-intern-19

23/06/2025

Yesterday’s relaunch event was truly inspiring! 📖✨ We were honored to host Prabir Purkayastha for an engaging discussion around his thought-provoking book 'Knowledge as Commons: Towards Inclusive Science and Technology.'

18/06/2025

People often confuse science with technology and vice-versa. While it is relatively easy to spread science across borders, it is not as simple to propagate technology due to various barriers such as intellectual property rights, infrastructure disparities & geopolitics.

In this book "Knowledge As Commons", the author offers insightful perspectives on how to navigate these complexities and promote equitable access to knowledge and technology around the world.

We have, Prabir Purkayastha, the author himself with us this Sunday (Jun 22, 2025) for the relaunch of the book. Join us for an engaging discussion and book signing event where you can hear directly from Prabir about his visions for a more accessible future of knowledge!

17/06/2025

Starting July 1, 2025, Indian Railways plans to make Aadhaar mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings. This alarming move threatens fundamental rights, privacy, and digital inclusion — all under the guise of preventing ticket fraud.

FSMK strongly condemns this invasive and disproportionate step.

🔍 Read our full press statement to understand:
-The massive privacy & surveillance risks.
-How it digitally excludes vulnerable populations.
-The chilling effect on free movement & expression.

Access to public transport should NEVER come at the cost of your biometric data.

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