Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source History Courses Research/Projects Relationships Funding
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source History Using open source since Linux FSOSS started as local event Faculty dabbling in donation Research project linked us with Mozilla Collaboration success started snowball
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source Courses Linux taught throughout our curricula Software development diplomas/degree IT admin diplomas/degree LUX graduate program Open Source Development I & II option
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source Courses A little bit goes a long way because: Strong technical programming C/C++/Java/web/.NET Very hands on Dynamic, involved teachers
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source Research/Projects Still defining “Applied Research” Mix of: traditionally funded Course based ad hoc Must have meaning to the community
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source Relationships Mozilla since 2005/6 research project Red Hat OpenOffice.org IBM (Eclipse WTP) Plus a zillion less formal
Seneca's School of Computer Studies and Open Source Funding THE hardest part THE limiting factor Currently relying on partners Some traditional research grants Trying to find sustainable model