USA Dojo

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Making open-source more accessible.
To learn more about open-source tech in the USA, you can start by exploring the following resources:
  1. Open Source Initiative (OSI): OSI is a non-profit organization that promotes and protects open-source software. It provides a range of resources, including news, events, and educational materials for developers, users, and organizations.

  2. Github: Github is a web-based platform for version control and collaboration that hosts millions of open-source projects. It also offers a range of tools and resources for developers, including documentation, forums, and code samples.

  3. Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA): OSHWA is a non-profit organization that supports the development and sharing of open-source hardware. It provides resources, certification programs, and events for the open-source hardware community.

  4. Linux Foundation: The Linux Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the development of the Linux operating system and other open-source technologies. It offers a range of training and certification programs, as well as events and collaboration tools for developers.

Some notable technologists from the USA throughout history include:

  1. Richard Stallman: Stallman is a programmer and advocate for free software. He is the founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation.

  2. Linus Torvalds: Torvalds is the creator of the Linux operating system. He developed the kernel of Linux and continues to oversee its development.

  3. Tim Berners-Lee: Berners-Lee is a computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web. He is also a strong advocate for open standards and open data.

  4. Ada Lovelace: Lovelace is considered to be the world’s first computer programmer. She worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine and wrote what is now recognized as the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine.

  5. Grace Hopper: Hopper was a computer scientist and a pioneer in the field of computer programming. She is credited with developing the first compiler, which translates high-level programming languages into machine code.

By exploring these resources and the work of these notable technologists, you can gain a deeper understanding of open-source technology and its impact on the tech industry and society as a whole.


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