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Open Source Lebanon: This is a community that aims to promote and support open-source software in Lebanon. Their website has information on events, projects, and resources related to open-source technology in Lebanon.
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FOSSC: The Free and Open Source Software Communities in Lebanon is a non-profit organization that works to promote the use and development of open-source software in Lebanon. They organize events, training sessions, and provide support to open-source projects.
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Lebanese Association for Free Software: LAFS is a non-profit organization that advocates for the use of free and open-source software in Lebanon. They offer support and resources to individuals and organizations interested in using or developing open-source software.
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GitHub: Lebanon has several open-source projects hosted on GitHub, a platform for collaborative software development. Some notable projects include Ayoob, an Arabic speech recognition system, and LibanPhone, a Lebanese phone directory app.
Notable Technologists from Lebanon:
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Khalil Shalan: Shalan is a computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded the open-source platform for mobile app development, PhoneGap.
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Samir Khoury: Khoury is a computer scientist and professor at the American University of Beirut. He has contributed to the development of several open-source software projects and is a member of the Apache Software Foundation.
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Wael Khalil: Khalil is a software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded the open-source CRM software, EspoCRM.
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Nizar Zakka: Zakka is a technology expert and advocate for open-source software. He has worked to promote the use of open-source technology in Lebanon and the Middle East.
These are just a few examples of the many technologists who have contributed to the development of open-source technology in Lebanon. By exploring these resources and learning more about these notable individuals, you can gain a better understanding of the open-source tech landscape in Lebanon.
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