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FSM Meeting canceled
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Hi all, It looks like the server we use for the meetup is having issues at the moment and won't be available for this weeks meetup. Sorry for any inconvenience and thanks to the members of the community who saw this coming and tried to warn me. It seems we have a bit of technical work to do to get the group back up and running. ~~ Ben

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FSA July Meetup - Free Software Discussion Group
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Hello FSA community, We hope this email finds you well. It's time for our July meetup, and we're excited to bring you another edition of our Free Software Discussion Group! The group is a casual and interactive gathering where we come together to discuss various topics related to free and open-source software. It's an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful conversations with fellow community members. Whether you want to discuss recent developments in the world of free software, share your experiences with specific projects, or explore new trends and emerging technologies, this discussion group is the perfect platform for open discussions on all things Free Software. Details: * Date: Thursday, 20th of July 2023 * Time: 7:30 - 9:00 PM AEDT * Location: Online at https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus Please note that we follow our Code of Conduct, which can be found at https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct, to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants. Don't forget to join our mailing list at https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… to stay connected with the FSA community and receive updates on future events. Best regards, ~~ Ben Free Software Australia Organizer.

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Subject: FSA Jun 15: Free Software Discussion Group
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 12 Jun '23

12 Jun '23

Hey there, FSA members! We hope you're doing well and ready for another engaging meetup. This month, we're hosting a Free Software Discussion Group, and we invite you to join us for an informal and interactive session. The Free Software Discussion Group is an open forum where we can come together to discuss various aspects of free and open-source software. It's an opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and explore topics of interest to our community. Whether you're passionate about specific free software projects, want to dive into licensing and legal aspects, or have thoughts on the future of open-source, this discussion group is for you! Details of the meetup are as follows: Date: Thursday, 15th of June 2023 Time: 7:30 PM AEDT Location: Online at https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus We look forward to your participation and we kindly request that you adhere to our Code of Conduct, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants. You can review our Code of Conduct at https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct. Don't forget to join our mailing list at https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… to receive updates on future events and stay connected with the FSA community.

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FSA May 18: Informal Free Software Discussion
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 08 May '23

08 May '23

Hi all, We hope this email finds you well. This month, we're having an informal Free Software discussion group event, and we invite you to join us for a lively conversation on a variety of topics related to free and open-source software. This event will be an opportunity to connect with fellow members of the FSA community, share your knowledge and experience, and discuss anything related to free software that has caught your interest this month. Whether you're new to the world of free software or an experienced contributor, this is a great opportunity to engage with others who share your passion for open culture. In addition I'm excited to also announce the general availability of the Software Freedom Day 2022 recordings hosted on our Media Goblin server for your viewing pleasure: https://media.freesoftware.org.au/u/benm/tag/sfd2022/ Details of the meetup are as follows: - Date: Thursday, 18th of May 2023 - Time: 7:30 PM AEDT - Location: Online at https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus Please note that we follow our Code of Conduct, which can be found at https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Don't forget to join our mailing list at https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… to stay updated with all things FSA. We look forward to seeing you there. Regards, ~~ Ben Free Software Australia Organizer.

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FSA April 20: Website Update, Software Freedom Day 2023 Brainstorming, and FLOSS in Education
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Hello FSA community, It's time for our April meetup, and we have a few things on the agenda for this month. First up an exciting announcement about Software Freedom Day 2022. The videos have finally passed a review and are ready for publication. They will be uploaded to our media server this week and we will officially publish them during Thursdays meeting. In this month's meetup, we'll be focusing on some key updates and discussions. We'll start by updating our group's website to enhance the users first impressions and provide up-to-date information. As we look ahead, we'll also begin brainstorming ideas for Software Freedom Day 2023. We encourage all members to share their thoughts and suggestions for making SFD 2023 a successful celebration of free software and open culture. Feel free to send in suggestions ahead of time to committee(a)freesoftware.org.au. In addition, we have a bonus video presentation about Free/Libre and Open Source Software in Education, which is a spectacular update to a topic in dire need of attention in Australia. Meeting details: Date: Thursday, 20th of April 2023 Time: 7:30 PM AEDT Location: Online at https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus Please note that we follow our Code of Conduct, which can be found at https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Don't forget to join our mailing list at https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… to stay updated with all things FSA. ~~ Ben - Free Software Australia

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FSA March 16: FOSDEM & Everything Open 2023 Conference Reviews
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Hey FSA community, We're excited to announce our March meetup, where we'll be discussing the latest developments and hot topics from two recent conferences: FOSDEM 2023 and Everything Open 2023. FOSDEM 2023 is a free and open source developer-oriented event for enthusiasts. It was held in Brussels on the 4th and 5th of February. With hundreds of speakers, events and tracks covering various topics and technologies. It was the first physical conference after two years of hosting the event online. Everything Open 2023 is a new conference organised by Linux Australia. It is focused on open technologies and communities and will be held in Melbourne on the 14th to the 16th of March. It will feature presentations on Linux, open source software, open hardware and open data. Whether you attended the conferences in person, followed along online, or just want to hear about what happened, we welcome you to join us for an engaging discussion. This topic will be accessible for people with all levels of experience and technical experience. Please note that we follow our Code of Conduct, which can be found at https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Don't forget to join our mailing list at https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… to stay up-to-date with all things FSA. Details of the meetup are as follows: Date: Thursday, 16th of March 2023 Time: 7:30 - 9:00pm AEDT Location: Online at https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus We look forward to seeing you there! ~~ Ben Free Software Australia Organizer.

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Re: Get your tickets for Everything Open - 14-16 March 2023 in Melbourne
by Yuchen Pei 18 Feb '23

18 Feb '23

On Sat 2023-02-18 07:03:35 +0000, Ben Sturmfels wrote: > Hi folks, > > Just in case you hadn't seen the announcement, ticket are now on sale > for the Everything Open conference in Melbourne 14-16 March > 2023. I was interested in attending until I noticed it takes place Tuesday-Thursday, which is rather disruptive for the workflow of a normal day job :( If only it covers a weekend like LibrePlanet. Best, Yuchen -- PGP Key: 47F9 D050 1E11 8879 9040 4941 2126 7E93 EF86 DFD0 <https://ypei.org/assets/ypei-pubkey.txt>

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SA 18th of August — More Planning for Software Freedom Day
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Hi everyone, This month at Free Software Australia we are continuing the planning for Software Freedom Day in September. This month we will be reviewing the responses we've gotten from our outreach so far. We will also send out some speaker requests from the committee email account. This event will be a working group primarily aimed at the organisers of Free Software Australia and community members interested in getting involved but all are welcome to come along and learn about how we prepare for the event. Details: Thursday, 18th of August 2022, 7:00pm-8:30pm AEDT Join us at: https://venue.electronworkshop.com.au/r/freesoftwareaus Join the FSA mailing list to be notified of events: https://lists.softwarefreedom.com.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/free-software… Meeting Tips: Be sure to test your audio on the way in. Your mic will be muted when you join the room. Headsets are recommended to reduce any feedback. Code of Conduct: https://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct

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Australian Repair Summit this Friday (and Thursday), also online
by Les Kitchen 03 Aug '22

03 Aug '22

Hi Freedom Lovers, The Australian Repair Network is running the Australian Repair Summit this Friday (day after tomorrow), all day. And in association with it, they're also holding a Community Repair Conference Thursday afternoon (tomorrow). The physical event is I think in Canberra, but you can also join online. Registration is no-cost. I found the website a bit confusing, and found out about the Community Repair Conference only in the confirmation mail for registering for the Summit. But it looks like the best place to register is: https://events.griffith.edu.au/event/aaef46dc-a952-4377-8b6c-5b3453af9cda/w… (The Australian Repair Network being based at Griffith University it seems.) Sorry for short notice. I'm still in catch-up mode after getting back from a long trip, and found out about the Repair Summit by accident only this morning. I know this isn't exactly Free Software, but we all know that Right to Repair is closely aligned with Software Freedom, and they're inextricably linked, with so many devices these days having embedded software. Oh, Kyle Wiens of iFixit is one of the speakers Friday morning. Hope this is useful information for some of you. — Smiles, Les. "If you can't fix it, you don't own it."

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Software Freedom Day 2022 Expressions of Interest
by committee＠freesoftware.org.au 02 Aug '22

02 Aug '22

Hi everyone, This year on September the 17th we're going to be celebrating Software Freedom Day across Australia. Our theme for the year is reFLOSSify online communities, schools and workplaces. It's a broad topic and we'd love to have talks about how Free and Open Source Software can help us to build communities, contribute to and improve teaching experiences, and how we can use FOSS more in the workplace. We are reaching out for anyone from the community interested in presenting on these or similar topics. It could be a full presentation, a small lightning talk or a demo of your favourite FLOSS software. You could talk about how your group uses or contributes to Free and Open Source. You could explore how the 4 Freedoms are relevant to education. Or if you have another burning topic you think will fit with the event, let us know. If you're interested in getting involved please send your expression of interest to committee(a)freesoftware.org.au. Please include a working title, short description and an estimate of how long you expect to present. ~~ Ben

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