Hello everyone!
I’m excited to share my experience attending TOSSConf 2025, a two-day open-source conference held at St. Joseph’s College. This event was organized by the Tamil Linux Committee.
As a fresher, this was my first-ever tech conference, and it gave me a lot of learning, fun, and confidence.
Day 1 – Learning About NixOS and Assembly
On the first day, there were four workshops:
- Closer
- Assembly
- NixOS
- Debian
Workshops were conducted in two sessions –
- Morning: 2 workshops (in parallel)
- Afternoon: 2 workshops (in parallel)
So, we could attend one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Morning – NixOS Workshop
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I attended the NixOS workshop in the morning. Here's what I learned:**
What is NixOS – a Linux operating system known for its reproducibility and clean environments.
Why NixOS is useful – especially for developers.
What is a Script – a file with commands that runs automatically.
What is a Shell – a program that runs your commands (like Bash).
What is a Nix Shell – a temporary, isolated environment for running programs.
This was very new and interesting for me.
Afternoon – Assembly Workshop
In the afternoon, I attended the Assembly workshop. I learned:
How to write and run C code in a text editor on Linux.
How to convert C code into assembly language.
I understood how programs work step by step at the system level.
Day 2 – History of Linux and Hands-on Stall Work
Morning – Linux History Session
In the morning, we had a session on the history of Linux. I learned:
When Linux started
Who created Linux – Linus Torvalds
What is the Linux Kernel – the heart of the Linux system.
Which was the first operating system in the world
Who created the first OS
It was exciting to learn how everything started in the world of operating systems.
Afternoon – Linux Installation Stall
After lunch, I worked with my team to set up a Linux Installation Stall.
We helped install Linux OS on multiple laptops for students and visitors.
We installed different Linux distributions like:
- Ubuntu
- Mint
- Kali Linux
- Debian
- Red Hat
It was fun working as a team and helping others.
Exploring Other Stalls
We also visited many stalls that showcased open-source tools and technologies:
1. Fedora
2. Docker
3. LibreOffice
4. Flutter
5. JVM-based tools
6. GitLab
Model development tools, and more!
Each stall gave us new knowledge and ideas for our future projects.
Final Thoughts
TOSSConf 2025 was a wonderful experience for me.
I learned about Linux, open-source tools, programming, and teamwork.
I also got hands-on experience installing Linux and explaining it to others.
This event helped me grow both technically and personally.
I’m proud to have attended my first tech conference — and I’m looking forward to more events like this!
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