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Linux for Devs | Unmasking the OS
27 September, 2026
Suryansh Sharma, Ritesh Kumar Rana
Free & Open Source and Hacker Culture at DTC
About Us
The FOSS Club is a student community-based group in the Delhi Technical Campus for enthusiasts focused on contributing toFree and Open Source SoftwareYes! That's the full form of FOSSand mentoring students to achieve excellence in various fields of Computer Science.
Core Pillars
- Open Source: The FOSS Club promotes open-source software, FOSS philosophy, self-hosting, Linux, and collaborative development.
- Cyber Security: The FOSS Club explores ethical hacking, CTFs, reverse engineering, digital privacy, OSINT, and cybersecurity research.
- Hardware: The FOSS Club will focus on self-hosted systems, open hardware, embedded devices, SBCs (like Raspberry Pi and RISC-V boards), firmware hacking, retro computing, and all the cool hardware stuff.
Our Timeline
2022Idea Initiated
2023Club Created in DTC
2024Conducted 7+ Major Events
2025Organized 2 (36 Hours) FOSS Hacks
2025Joined FOSS United
2025Conducted 6+ Major Events and OCC
2026Organized FOSS Hack 2026 Month‑Long
2022Idea Initiated
2023Club Created in DTC
2024Conducted 7+ Major Events
2025Organized 2 (36 Hours) FOSS Hacks
2025Joined FOSS United
2025Conducted 6+ Major Events and OCC
2026Organized FOSS Hack 2026 Month‑Long
Our Projects
Events Concluded
September 19, 2026
The COMMIT Theory
An introductory session where participants participated in an interactive discussion about Git, Github, OSM, Linux, AI and starting open-source contributions, making first repository and contributing to the community in a meaningful way
October 15, 2025
Unlocking TUX: Linux Installation Party
A hands-on session where you’ll install Linux, learn how it works, and understand why so many developers swear by it.
October 8, 2025
SecureCon
A Cybersecurity Event having an Speaker session and Hands-on covering Port-Scanning, SQLinjection and Brute-Force.
September 2, 2025
Lumexis: Interactive session on Git & Open-Source Alternatives
We presented our vision, explored FOSS principles, and demonstrated open-source alternatives to proprietary software, ending with a live demo of basic Git workflows.
February 22-23, 2025
FOSS Hack '25
National-level hybrid hackathon for innovative open-source solutions.
October 24, 2024
Capture The Flag (CTF – Technovate)
Competitive cybersecurity event with challenges to test students’ skills.
October 14, 2024
Incepta (Introductory Event)
Introductory event for first-year students on open source, AI, and entrepreneurship.
July 27, 2024
FOSS Hack '24
Hackathon for students to develop innovative tech solutions with mentorship.
April 15, 2024
How_To?
Conference with talks, workshops, and networking with industry experts.
February 15, 2024
Linux Installation & the Power of Command Line
Hands-on workshop on Linux installation, configuration, and basic CLI commands.
December 24, 2023
Introduction to FOSS
Conducted an event on the basic fundamentals of FOSS and educated students about the key terms used in the world of open source.
Open Community Calls
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AI | AI Slop | ML | Linux | AI in Gamedev
18 January, 2026
Tooshar Bhardwaj, Karan Veer Singh, Prakhar Sharma
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From Play to Profession:Game Dev, GPUs, and Growth
26 October, 2025
Sanjay Saji, Jayesh Bisht
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Getting Familiar with Open Source & Terminal
04 September, 2025
Tanmay Maheshwari, Avneesh Kumar, Bhumi Aggarwal
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Operating System
12 January, 2025
Vaibhav Pratap Singh, Jayesh Bisht
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UI/UX
11 May, 2025
Naman Chandok, Jaseemuddin Naseem
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Cloud Computing
10 November, 2024
Teja, Inzemam, Ravpreet Singh Maini
Open Source Tools We Love
Git
Distributed version control system
Linux
Open-source operating system and ecosystem
Neovim
Modern, extensible text editor built for power users
Podman
Rootless container engine for FOSS-friendly workflows
Kubernetes
Container orchestration for production workloads
PostgreSQL
Advanced open-source relational database
Redis
In-memory datastore and message broker
Nginx
High-performance web server and reverse proxy
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code for repeatable deployments
Ansible
Agentless automation and configuration management
Prometheus
Monitoring and alerting toolkit for systems
Grafana
Dashboards and observability visualizations
Git
Distributed version control system
Linux
Open-source operating system and ecosystem
Neovim
Modern, extensible text editor built for power users
Podman
Rootless container engine for FOSS-friendly workflows
Kubernetes
Container orchestration for production workloads
PostgreSQL
Advanced open-source relational database
Redis
In-memory datastore and message broker
Nginx
High-performance web server and reverse proxy
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code for repeatable deployments
Ansible
Agentless automation and configuration management
Prometheus
Monitoring and alerting toolkit for systems
Grafana
Dashboards and observability visualizations
Our Team
Mentors
Core-Team
MSK
Ms. Shilpa Khurana
Convenor
KG
Krish Gupta
Lead
BA
Bhumi Aggarwal
Co-Lead
AS
Aditya Singh
Secretary
TB
Tooshar Bhardwaj
Community Manager
SS
Suryansh Sharma
Community Manager
RKR
Ritesh Kumar Rana
Community Manager
SM
Sejal Madaan
Graphic Designer
V
Vanshika
Graphic Designer
PC
Priyal Chadha
Event Manager
DK
Dhruv Kataria
Event Manager
AS
Aanya Sinha
PR & Outreach
RP
Reeya Pandey
PR & Outreach
PS
Paarthsaarthi Sunaria
Videographer (DOP)
TT
Tripta Taneja
Social Media Head
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FOSS?
FOSS stands for Free and Open Source Software. It refers to software that is freely available for use, modification, and distribution.
How can I join the FOSS Club?
You can join our club by filling out the application form in the "Join" section of our website. We welcome students of all skill levels who are interested in open source software.
Do I need programming experience to join?
No, you don't need prior programming experience to join. We welcome members with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Our club provides learning opportunities for beginners as well as advanced developers.
How often does the club meet?
We typically have weekly meetings during the academic year. The schedule is posted on our website and social media channels at the beginning of each semester.
Get in Touch
Have questions, ideas, or just want to collaborate?
Reach out via social media or drop us an email at