August 2017 - Free-software-melb - lists.softwarefreedom.com.au

Librem 5 phone - Privacy focused
by Michael Verrenkamp 25 Aug '17

25 Aug '17

The folks over at Purism are crowd funding a new mobile phone. It isn't entirely Libre but it is a lot better than the vast majority of android phones available. Runs GNU/Linux distros, not android and the user is free to install their own. Hardware switches for main elements including the base-band processor https://puri.sm/shop/librem-5/ It is an ambitious project and is being a little over sold as Purism tend to do but it is a good direction to move in. Michael --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Slides from meetup
by Ben M 18 Aug '17

18 Aug '17

Hi all, Slides from the presentation on Thursday are up: https://free-software-melbourne.github.io/Gnews-2017-August/ I'll beat the drum again about the "Amend the data retention laws" campaign by "Citizens Not Suspects" in light of breaking news about the abuse of metadata: http://notsuspects.good.do/citizens/amendthedataretentionlaw/ Sorry about the last minute change of plans, and thanks to everyone who participated in the impromptu discussions. Have a great weekend, ~~ Ben

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FSM Aug 17th - Games Night 🎮
by Ben M 09 Aug '17

09 Aug '17

Hi freedom lovers, This month at Free Software Melbourne we're going to get together and gave some fun playing, demoing and talking Free Software Games. At some point in the games we'll take a break for the usual Gnews and catch up on recent happenings in digital freedoms. Doors open at 6pm with the main event starting at 6:30pm and dinner to follow at KL Bunga Raya (www.klbungaraya.com.au) when we wrap up. So bring yourself or bring a friend, but be sure to bring a laptop and a few of your favorite games! All are welcome as this is most definitely a non-technical event. Thursday 17th August, 6:30-8:30pm Electron Workshop - 31 Arden St, North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051 Map: http://osm.org/go/uG4HWyqEz?m=&node=2556615434 Travel tips by Electron Workshop: http://www.electronworkshop.com.au/map/ Running late or can't find us? Call 0419 390 496

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July FSM Meetup Slides
by Ben M 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

Hey folks, There was some interest in the slides from our talk on "What is Free Software and Why is it important?" last month and luckily for us our speaker has kindly shared the slides from the presentation along with a gentle warning that they are still a work in progress: http://puzzleduck.org/FSM/2017/What_Is_FOSS_FSA_20170720.odp ~~ Ben

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