Free software discussion group this Thursday
Hi Folks! This Thursday 19th is our next free software discussion group. For those who haven't been along before, it's *real-life* social networking for people interested in free software! Come along for a chat and to get to know others who share similar interests to you. http://www.softwarefreedom.com.au/free-software-melb/ Some suggestions for discussion: - Gauging interest in a "your first free software bug-fix" session - Tax time: book-keeping options in free software Don't forget to listen in to Triple RRR's "Byte Into It" show at 7pm to see how much free software Ben Finney can slip into the discussion! Finally, any ideas for alternative meeting places? I'd love to have some talks or tutorial sessions, but I don't think the librarians would be too excited about that. Any suggestion would be much appreciated. Cheers, Ben
Ben Sturmfels <ben@stumbles.id.au> writes:
Some suggestions for discussion:
- Gauging interest in a "your first free software bug-fix" session
I've suggested perhaps broadening interest in such an event: many people may be more familiar with, for example, fixing an error on a Wikipedia page.
Don't forget to listen in to Triple RRR's "Byte Into It" show at 7pm to see how much free software Ben Finney can slip into the discussion!
Thanks, Ben. To be clear, the show is on Wednesday nights. I'll be on this week, 2011-07-20 from 19:00–20:00.
Finally, any ideas for alternative meeting places? I'd love to have some talks or tutorial sessions, but I don't think the librarians would be too excited about that. Any suggestion would be much appreciated.
I think Alex has suggested booking a meeting room at his workplace? -- \ “[F]reedom of speech does not entail freedom to have your ideas | `\ accepted by governments and incorporated into law and policy.” | _o__) —Russell Blackford, 2010-03-06 | Ben Finney
On 19/07/11 23:56, Ben Finney wrote:
Finally, any ideas for alternative meeting places? I'd love to have some talks or tutorial sessions, but I don't think the librarians would be too excited about that. Any suggestion would be much appreciated.
I think Alex has suggested booking a meeting room at his workplace?
Sorry, yes, I really appreciate Alex's generous offer. I realise that's a couple of months away yet though while he tests out the waters with the Blender group, so didn't want to put any pressure on him. If that turns out to be available at some point, that would be brilliant. :) Ben
Hi all, On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Ben Sturmfels <ben@stumbles.id.au> wrote:
I think Alex has suggested booking a meeting room at his workplace?
[...] If that turns out to be available at some point, that would be brilliant. :)
So the Blender meeting went well, and it's totally OK to use the training room at work. There are even computers there that we should be able to use. But I can't make it this month as I have guests arriving tomorrow. If anyone else from VPAC is on the list and wants to organise it, let me know; I can help! Don't worry, it's easy. Alex
On 20/07/11 09:02, Alex Fraser wrote:
Hi all,
On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Ben Sturmfels<ben@stumbles.id.au> wrote:
I think Alex has suggested booking a meeting room at his workplace?
[...] If that turns out to be available at some point, that would be brilliant. :)
So the Blender meeting went well, and it's totally OK to use the training room at work. There are even computers there that we should be able to use. But I can't make it this month as I have guests arriving tomorrow. If anyone else from VPAC is on the list and wants to organise it, let me know; I can help! Don't worry, it's easy
Fantastic! Thanks Alex! Given it's Wednesday, let's stick with the library for tomorrow night and look forward to a better meeting space for 18 August. Exciting. :)
Hi all,
On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Ben Sturmfels <ben@stumbles.id.au> wrote:
I think Alex has suggested booking a meeting room at his workplace?
[...] If that turns out to be available at some point, that would be brilliant. :)
So the Blender meeting went well, and it's totally OK to use the training room at work. There are even computers there that we should be able to use. But I can't make it this month as I have guests arriving tomorrow. If anyone else from VPAC is on the list and wants to organise it, let me know; I can help! Don't worry, it's easy.
Alas, it cannot be I as much as I would like to as I already have a commitment said day and time.
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