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FSM Working Group meeting 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm on the 3rd November
by Ben M 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hi all, The FSM working group meetup is (to my suprise) upon us again and as the weather turns to spring I figured this is a good opportunity to do a touch of spring cleaning on the FSM website and wiki. We'll also trial integrating Mumble and EtherPad into the mix, so if you know the FSM mumble chanel you can join us in spirit ... so come along or tune in to have your say on what will go and what will stay FSM Working Group meeting 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm on the 3rd November There is a minor change of venue, we'll be at level 2 (not level 1) at TeamSquare (520 Bourke st, Melbourne) and as usual snacks, soft drinks and coffee will be in abundance https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4271393497 ~~ Ben M

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FSM submission to the Open Gov Partnership
by Ben M 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

Hi all, The OGP are having a "Workshop event" this Friday, so we'll want to send off a submission in support of some of the measures late tonight to get it to them before the event in the morning I've put up an etherpad with some basic info/structure https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/FSM_Submission_to_OGP We'll hammer it into shape at the working group tonight, but if anyone wants to get ahead or chip in remotely please be our guest :D ~~ Ben M.

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6/10/2016 FSM Working Group: Open Government Partnership Submission
by Ben M 03 Oct '16

03 Oct '16

Hi everyone \o/ Our next FSM Working Group evening is coming up this Thursday the 6th of October, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at TeamSquare (level 1/520 Bourke st, Melbourne) This month we have the perfect opportunity to contribute to the Open Government Partnership as the following day they will be holding a workshop and considering public submissions to OGP(a)pmc.gov.au If you're interested in getting involved take a look at the website https://ogpau.govspace.gov.au/ and of particular interest for us is the last meetings minutes and the list of previous submissions The minutes suggest the OGP has a strong interest in the Open Contracting Data Standard and in building and maintain public trust to address concerns about data sharing... both of these topics have a strong connection with FOSS and I figured we could put together a submission in support of one (or both) of these initiatives... some of the previous submission also refer to FOSS and we could write in support of those also https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4271393497

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Snowden The Movie! (This IS NOT A SPOILER)
by Andri Effendi 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Hi Free Software Melbourne and Free Software Sydney, I Just watched the movie "Snowden". I won't spoil it. I just wanted to let you know about something that everyone on these two mailing lists can do for the greater good. Set a goal for yourselves individually, that every single one of you will not only watch this film at your earliest convenience, but you will also convince at least 5 different people not already on this mailing list to go and watch the film. This is the movie that should turn anyone who says Edward Snowden is a "traitor". So if you have a disgruntled and uninformed relative, colleague etc. who is of that opinion, this is the movie they should see. Edward Snowden is a true patriot and Hero! Kind Regards, -- Andri Effendi <fusionman133(a)gmx.de> Organiser of The Free Software Movement in Sydney www.freesoftware.org.au/ GPG fingerprint: 8438 138D ECDA 05E0 591F F2B4 4721 0F03 AC24 DF73 Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed on emails sent or received unencrypted.

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Software Freedom Day talks and links
by Ben M 25 Sep '16

25 Sep '16

Hi everyone, We had a great set of talks and presentations at Electron Workshop for Software Freedom Day this year and here are the links for the slides We've got the slides from Gill Lunniss and my presentations on our media goblin server https://media.freesoftware.org.au/u/benm/collection/sfd-2016/ Matt Cengias presentation on OpenStreetMaps is avaliable online https://mattcen.github.io/intro-to-openstreetmap/#/ And Russell Coker didn't have any slides, but will measure your thanks in CPU cycles dedicated to BOINC calculations! :D Thanks for coming out and making it a great day - may the FOSS be with you ~~ Ben M

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SFD Flyer
by Ben M 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi all, Software Freedom Day is just around the corner and we've whipped up a little flyer for you all to share around, it should be attached but if it got lost in the mail it's also available from: http://freesoftware.org.au/static/media/uploads/sfd-2016-flyer.png Don't forget to hashtag your microblogs with #SFD and #FreeSoftwareMelbourne if you do that sort of thing :D See you all there ~~ Ben M

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Software Freedom Day, Saturday 2016-09-17 at Electron Workshop
by Ben Finney 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Software Freedom Day 2016 17th September 2016, 10:00 at Electron Workshop It doesn't matter how much you directly participate in software freedom or what operating system you run, all that matters is that you would like to live in a world of software freedom where every individual can control the code that runs on their computer and the conditions under which it executes. It's that time of the year for all of us who compute to celebrate our freedoms in technology and indulge in the finer details of keeping our increasingly digital lives under our direct control. Free Software Melbourne, in conjunction with Linux Users Victoria, is celebrating the 13th annual Software Freedom Day. With a variety of talks and workshops helping everyone to get the most out of the Free/Libre and Open Source communities and the free software they make available ----- Venue ----- Our gracious hosts this year are: Electron Workshop co-working space 31 Arden Street, North Melbourne Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2556615434 --------------- Time Table --------------- A (data) array of wonderful talkers have been so kind as to help spread the word or just give you a tour of some great programs that respect you. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10:00am - Doors Open So there is no opening ceremony. What is this the Olympics? I hope not! We don't need that level of needless grandeur! Also we are not sponsored by Mega-Globa-Pharma Corp. Come early and meet some like minded people before the talks start off. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11:00am - Information and communication technology & Free software in Schools. The stereo type of most technology in schools is one of an endless sea of proprietary software with no room for anything else, the truth however is much more refined. This is a look at what software is being using in schools and what can be done in the future to improve the use of free software in education. Duration: 1 hour -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12:00pm - Matt Cienga and Open Street Map Applications. Almost all people talk about Google Maps and Apple Maps - not us! It is great to see progress in the open alternative Open Street Maps. Find out how to use one of the most comprehensive and complete mapping data assets ever compiled for your own use. A great place to start is the Electron workshop! https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2556615434#map=16/-37.8008/144.9538 Duration: 1 hour -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:00pm - Free and Open Source Community Gathering -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1:30pm - Lunch in North Melbourne. Lets just make this clear. North Melbourne doesn't have the same class as one of Heston's restaurants but there are loads of great local restaurants for a good meal and "endless conversation"*. *Endless conversion is limited to the duration period. Duration: 1 Hour -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2:30pm - To be advised Duration: 1 Hour -------------------------------------------------------------------- Games and workshops Must we go on? Yes! This is the point of the day you will have hopefully been through a few talks, have your head buzzing with questions and ideas and a have been eyeing off the games running off to the side for the last few few hours. Well now is your time to play! Or talk. Network with others at the event or have fun on fully free software games (No Steam or GOG here). Duration: 45 Mintues -------------------------------------------------------------------- Round up of the day At last we must say goodbye. A 'State of the union' like speech from Linux User Victoria and Free Software Melbourne representatives. A reminder of why freedom in technology is important to everyone. Also expect us to persuade you to come to our regular monthly meetups - don't worry we are not a cult. Well not yet. ;) Duration: 15 Minutes -------------------------------------------------------------------- Next year we do it all again! uber, but this is the only part of the event that is neither Libre nor Gratis. You must evacuate the premises and we're not paying your way home (although we can help you sort out a cab or public transport directions) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Entry is free anytime, so help spread the word on everyone’s liberties. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will be provided gratis and soft drinks avaliable at Electron Workshop prices. This is the a family friendly event, please invite anyone that is interested as the more people that are involved the more the positive effects can be spread. You can see our Code of conduct online at the link below. Be respectful. Be mindful. Work together. Advocate freedom. http://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct/ Hope to see lots of happy faces (you don't have to be happy I guess) at the event. -------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information in regards to Software Freedom Day, please see the links below. http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/ https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/user-liberation-watch-and-share-our-new… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_Freedom_Day -- \ “My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. | `\ Unless there are three other people.” —Orson Welles | _o__) | Ben Finney <ben(a)benfinney.id.au>

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FSM Working Group September
by Ben M 28 Aug '16

28 Aug '16

Hi folks, This week brings us to the first Thursday of September on the 1st day of the month... which means it's time for the FSM Working Group meeting! This month should be a more productive meeting (at the expense of nourishing) as we'll be able to use the TeamSquare space, so there won't be pasta, but I'll be sure to provide snacks and drinks for all We'll be trying out a few campaign management solutions to better coordinate and share work on submissions, so be sure to bring your laptops and power cables We'll be at Teamsquare (level 1/520 Bourke st, Melbourne) from 6:30pm~8:00pm https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4271393497 See you there, ~~ Ben M.

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FSM August presentation and links
by Ben M 21 Aug '16

21 Aug '16

Hi there fellow freedom lovers, Thanks again to Paul Foxworthy for coming along and demonstrating how visualizing data flows in complex systems, such as preference patterns in elections, can allow us to better understand the impacts of the decisions we make in relation to those systems. Paul has graciously provided a copy of his presentation from the night (available at http://cohdig.co/auprefsfsm2016) and be sure to check out his website at http://auprefs.info/ and in particular the wa-senate-2014 and Victorian 2014 southern-metropolitan sections to interact live with the the demonstrations from the presentation We won't be having our usual FSM meetup in September but we will be hosting Software Freedom Day on Saturday the 17th, so come along and celebrate another year of Free and Open Source software with Linux Users Victoria and Free Software Melbourne at Electron Workshop... more details to follow ~~ Ben M

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some interesting facts
by Damien Bosman 20 Aug '16

20 Aug '16

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