March 2012 - Free-software-melb - lists.softwarefreedom.com.au

free android software
by Brian May 10 Mar '12

10 Mar '12

Hello, One thing that has been nagging me recently in that the official method of finding android apps - the Google market - is geared towards generating profit, as such Google haven't done anything to make it easy to find free (as in freedom) android apps, even when they exist. I can't find it now (wish I had saved a link), however I am sure I have seen an free app in the market where the description strongly discouraged downloading the source code because it would take away from profits required for future development. The only (rather incomplete) list of free software I can see is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_open_source_Android_applications I suspect the fact free (as in freedom) software isn't very visible just encourages more software that isn't free. Any thoughts? -- Brian May <brian(a)microcomaustralia.com.au>

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Marita Cheng talks about Robogals at Melbourne Uni tomorrow 11am
by Les Kitchen 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Hi All! Sorry for late notice on this... Marita Cheng, Young Australian of the Year, will be talking tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 11 o'clock about Robogals. It's part of the Uni's International Women's Day celebration. http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/news/articles/international-womens-day-2012 You have to RSVP through Anna Frith, 8344-7798 or mailto:fritha@unimelb.edu.au. I don't know whether it's too late to RSVP at this stage, but I'm going to try to go myself, and maybe some of you would be interested too. Maybe the Robogals experience could give us some ideas. -- Smiles, Les.

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Fundraising dinner with Brett Smith following the talk
by Ben Sturmfels 03 Mar '12

03 Mar '12

Hi Folks, We're running a small FSF fundraising dinner following the talk on Monday. To attend, register here: http://apps.freesoftware.asn.au/invite/brett-smith-dinner/ Places are limited to 12 people. Come along and talk to Brett about his activism and work in free software. Regards, Ben

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Reminder: Brett Smith FSF talk on Monday, 6pm
by Ben Sturmfels 01 Mar '12

01 Mar '12

Hi Folks, I'm really excited about Brett Smith's talk this Monday 5 March at 6pm. Don't forget to register: http://apps.freesoftware.asn.au/invite/brett-smith-fsf/ Why not use this talk as a way to introduce people to free software? Let Brett do the hard work of explaining for you! While broadcast messages are great, there's nothing like a personal invitation, be it talking in person, by phone, chat message or direct email. Think about the people you know, even the distant work colleague who was asking about your funny looking desktop. Contact them directly and say "I think you might be interested in this talk". So if you haven't already, please go ahead and invite some people along. Look forward to seeing you on Monday! Ben

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