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DTSTART:20261017T113000
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SUMMARY:Tech Talks: Free and Open Source Software
DESCRIPTION:<p>What if you could access high-quality software for free? This talk introduces FOSS (Free &amp; Open-Source Software), also known as “Libre” software. </p><h4>Topics include:</h4><ul>    <li>What FOSS is and why it matters</li>    <li>How you already use FOSS without realizing it</li>    <li>Differences between FOSS, paid, and proprietary software</li>    <li>Why some software is only partially open-source</li>    <li>Why FOSS exists, but is not well-known</li>    <li>Benefits and potential risks of both FOSS and non-FOSS software</li>    <li>How to use FOSS to meet individual needs</li>    <li>How FOSS can positively impact both digital and physical communities</li></ul><p>Information on free resources for further learning and individualized tech help will be shared. Snacks and refreshments provided. Registration encouraged.</p><h5>Speaker: John Williams</h5><p>John Williams has worked for 20+ years in Tech and holds an M.A. in Psychology.</p><p>John has a Master’s Degree in Psychology &amp; Communications and has been teaching and building for the web since its earliest days. He is an AARP‑certified technology educator, passionate about making his wide range of knowledge in tech&nbsp;approachable, and&nbsp;its benefits accessible&nbsp;for all ages and skill levels.</p><p>He also enjoys iced tea and occasionally making&nbsp;instrumental music.</p><p>You can follow him on&nbsp;<a href="http://techhub.social/@johnteachestech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mastodon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/johnwilliamstech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Github</a>, and you can contact him via the form on&nbsp;<a href="https://johnwilliams.digital/johnteachestech/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his website</a>.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>What if you could access high-quality software for free? This talk introduces FOSS (Free &amp; Open-Source Software), also known as “Libre” software. </p><h4>Topics include:</h4><ul>    <li>What FOSS is and why it matters</li>    <li>How you already use FOSS without realizing it</li>    <li>Differences between FOSS, paid, and proprietary software</li>    <li>Why some software is only partially open-source</li>    <li>Why FOSS exists, but is not well-known</li>    <li>Benefits and potential risks of both FOSS and non-FOSS software</li>    <li>How to use FOSS to meet individual needs</li>    <li>How FOSS can positively impact both digital and physical communities</li></ul><p>Information on free resources for further learning and individualized tech help will be shared. Snacks and refreshments provided. Registration encouraged.</p><h5>Speaker: John Williams</h5><p>John Williams has worked for 20+ years in Tech and holds an M.A. in Psychology.</p><p>John has a Master’s Degree in Psychology &amp; Communications and has been teaching and building for the web since its earliest days. He is an AARP‑certified technology educator, passionate about making his wide range of knowledge in tech&nbsp;approachable, and&nbsp;its benefits accessible&nbsp;for all ages and skill levels.</p><p>He also enjoys iced tea and occasionally making&nbsp;instrumental music.</p><p>You can follow him on&nbsp;<a href="http://techhub.social/@johnteachestech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mastodon</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/johnwilliamstech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Github</a>, and you can contact him via the form on&nbsp;<a href="https://johnwilliams.digital/johnteachestech/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his website</a>.</p>
LOCATION:Gertrude Scott Meeting Room\, 300 N. Adams Avenue Loveland\, Colorado 80537
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