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Open Source Sweden: A non-profit organization that promotes open-source software and hardware in Sweden. They organize events, workshops, and offer resources for both individuals and businesses.
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Open Knowledge Sweden: A chapter of the global Open Knowledge Foundation, they work to promote open access to data and knowledge. They organize events and offer resources for individuals and organizations.
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FOSS-Stockholm: A group of open-source enthusiasts who organize regular meetups and events in Stockholm.
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GitHub Sweden: A community of developers in Sweden who share open-source projects on the popular coding platform.
Notable technologists from Sweden throughout history include:
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Lars Magnus Ericsson: The founder of Ericsson, a telecommunications company that is still prominent today. He is credited with creating the first telephone in Sweden.
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Martin Lorentzon: The co-founder of Spotify, the popular music streaming service.
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Carl Bildt: A former Prime Minister of Sweden and a prominent figure in the tech industry. He has served on the board of directors for several tech companies and is an advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Niklas Zennström: The co-founder of Skype, an online communication platform. He is also a prominent venture capitalist, investing in many successful tech startups.
By exploring these resources and learning about these notable technologists, one can gain a better understanding of the open-source tech landscape in Sweden and the country’s contributions to the global tech industry.
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