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Open Source Initiative Turkey: This is a non-profit organization that promotes open-source software and related practices in Turkey. They organize events, workshops, and meetups to spread awareness and facilitate collaboration among like-minded individuals and organizations.
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GitHub Turkey: This is a community of developers and contributors who use GitHub to share and collaborate on open-source projects in Turkey. It’s a great place to find and contribute to open-source projects in the country.
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Turkey Linux Users Association (LKD): This is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of Linux and other open-source software in Turkey. They organize conferences, workshops, and seminars to raise awareness and provide support to Linux users in the country.
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Türkiye Bilişim Vakfı (TBV): This is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of technology in Turkey. They support open-source software development, education, and research through various initiatives and programs.
As for notable technologists from Turkey throughout history, here are a few:
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Atilla Yüksel: He is a computer scientist and one of the pioneers of the internet in Turkey. He played a key role in the development of the first Turkish internet service provider (ISP) and the establishment of the country’s first internet exchange point (IXP).
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Burak Arzova: He is a software engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded companies like Vistek and Koding. He is also a mentor and advisor to various startups in Turkey and around the world.
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Özgür Ünalan: He is a physicist and computer scientist who contributed to the development of various open-source software projects, including the popular GNU Radio. He also founded the Turkey Linux Users Association (LKD) and is an advocate for open-source software and technology.
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Binnur Al-Kazily: She is a computer engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded companies like Plentico and SanalPazar. She is also a mentor and advisor to various startups in Turkey and around the world.
These are just a few examples of the many notable technologists from Turkey who have contributed to the development and promotion of open-source technology in the country and beyond.
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