Cuba Dojo

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To learn more about open-source technology in Cuba, you can follow the below resources with links and some notable technologists from Cuba throughout history.
  1. Cuba’s Open-Source Revolution - This is a documentary that explores the open-source technology movement in Cuba. The film features interviews with Cuban software developers, academics, and government officials who are working to create a more independent and self-reliant tech industry.

  2. The Association for the Promotion of Free Software - This organization promotes the use of open-source software in Cuba. They provide training and support for Cuban software developers and help to connect them with the international open-source community.

  3. The Cuban Linux Users Group - This group is dedicated to promoting the use of Linux and other open-source software in Cuba. They provide support and training for Cuban Linux users and work to promote the development of open-source software in the country.

  4. Notable technologists from Cuba throughout history include:

  • Carlos J. Finlay - A Cuban physician who discovered the transmission of yellow fever by mosquitoes.

  • Alberto Yarini - A Cuban engineer and inventor who created a wireless telegraph system.

  • Ernesto Che Guevara - A revolutionary who was also a trained doctor and had an interest in the development of technology.

  • Juan Triana CordovĂ­ - A Cuban economist and computer scientist who has written extensively about the use of open-source software in Cuba.

  • Edmundo Bayro - A Cuban computer scientist who has been instrumental in the development of the Cuban Linux distribution.

By following these resources and learning about these notable technologists from Cuba throughout history, you can gain a better understanding of the open-source technology movement in Cuba and the important role it has played in the country’s development.


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