Indonesian Linux Motivator Foundation
Yayasan Penggerak Linux Indonesia (YPLI) or the Indonesian Linux Motivator Foundation is a non-profit organization that develop Linux and other Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) softwares and human resources in Indonesia, including profession certification.
YPLI activities
Other activities are providing advocation, seminars speakers and documents in Indonesian regarding Linux/FOSS. One of YLPI products is [http://blankonlinux.or.id. BlankOn Linux] distribution (GNU GPL licensed). BlankOn first releases (version 1.0 and 1.1) were Fedora based distros. BlankOn version 2 (Konde), 3 (Lontara), etc. are Ubuntu based. The Ubuntu Indonesia community help the development of BlankOn 2 and 3.
YPLI with its BlankOn has been a case study of UNDP and UNESCO as one of a successful example of FOSS implementation in the world. A complete PDF file of the book 'Breaking Barriers, The Potential of Free and Open Source Software for Sustainable Human Development. A Compilation of Case Studies from Across the World' can be found here (around 900MB), and web version of the BlankOn case is available here.
YPLI founders and management
- Founders: I Made Wiryana, Mario Alisjahbana, Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim, Rusmanto Maryanto, Effendy Kho, Resza Ciptadi, Firdaus Tjahyadi, Trias Adijaya, Erwien Samantha, M. Gani Salman, M. Aulia Adnan, PY Adi Prasaja, Mohammad DAMT, M. Zen Muttaqien, Ahmad Sofyan, Yulian F. Hendriyana, Dicky WP, Eko Kurniawan, Priyadi Iman Nurcahyo.
- Advisors: Mario Alisjahbana, Rahmat M. Samik-Ibrahim, PY Adi Prasaja, M. Aulia Adnan
- Comptrollers: M. Zen Muttaqien, Ahmad Sofyan, Mohammad DAMT
- Executives: Rusmanto Maryanto (Chairman), Resza Ciptadi (Secretary), Effendy Kho (Treasurer).
YPLI partners
YPLI is working closely with several institutions, such as:
- and other parties who support or share the spirit to use, develop, and promote Linux/FOSS in the world, especially in Indonesia.