Thursday, November 29, 2012

BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Reminder - Weds, Dec 5, 2012

When: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 6:30PM
Topic: Free (Software) for the Holidays

Location: MIT Building E51, Room 151

Summary

As the holidays approach, let's celebrate free &
open source software, and the community it fosters.

Abstract

This is going to be a casual meeting, followed by an
optional group dinner at a local pub. But don't let
"casual" fool you into thinking, it won't be valuable.

Come to the meeting with the name of a favorite
free (as in freedom) software application that you'd
like to share with the group. Learn which other free
(as in freedom) software programs your fellow hackers
find useful.

There's a lot of good FOSS (free and open source
software) available, but even with Google, Ubuntu's
Software Center, and websites like the Free Software
Directory (http://directory.fsf.org), there are some really
great programs that fly under the radar. Human,
face-to-face communication is still often the best way
to share and learn.

In the spirit of giving, I'll also present 3 ways we can give
back to the free software community and support the
work that's going into the free software we benefit from
and love.

Transportation & Parking

Our meeting location is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation. There is
also free parking in the building's parking lot.

Blog Post

Apropos of December's meeting topic, I just added a
new post to our blog on "What is Free Software?"
Check it out:
http://desktop-sig.blu.org/2012/11/what-is-free-software.html

Volunteer Opportunity

Speaking of giving...We're looking for volunteers to help
with designing a business card for the group, as well to
help spread the word at local campuses. If you're passionate
about the free software movement and can help out, please
let me know.

_______________________________________________
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Announce@blu.org
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Boston Linux Meeting reminder, tomorrow Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - ARM and Low-Power Computing

When: November 21, 2012 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: ARM and Low-Power Computing
Moderator:Jon Masters
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315


Summary
Jon Masters returns to the BLU to talk about the ARM processor and low
power computing

Abstract
The ARM family of processors has become very ubiquitous and is used in
many cell phones, tablets and PDAs. If you have a Smartphone, you may
have an ARM processor. .



For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
http://www.blu.org
Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.

After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/

Also, Next installfest is Saturday December 8, 2012

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
PGP key id:3BC1EB90
PGP Key fingerprint: 49E2 C52A FC5A A31F 8D66 C0AF 7CEA 30FC 3BC1 EB90

Boston Linux Meeting , Weds, Dec 5, 2012 - Desktop GNU/Linux SIG

When: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 6:30PM
Topic: Free (Software) for the Holidays

Location: MIT Building E51, Room 151

Summary

As the holidays approach, let's celebrate free &
open source software, and the community it fosters.

Abstract

This is going to be a casual meeting, followed by an
optional group dinner at a local pub. But don't let
"casual" fool you into thinking, it won't be valuable.

Come to the meeting with the name of a favorite
free (as in freedom) software application that you'd
like to share with the group. Learn which other free
(as in freedom) software programs your fellow hackers
find useful.

There's a lot of good FOSS (free and open source
software) available, but even with Google, Ubuntu's
Software Center, and websites like the Free Software
Directory (http://directory.fsf.org), there are some really
great programs that fly under the radar. Human,
face-to-face communication is still often the best way
to share and learn.

In the spirit of giving, I'll also present 3 ways we can give
back to the free software community and support the
work that's going into the free software we benefit from
and love.

Transportation & Parking

Our meeting location is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation. There is
also free parking in the building's parking lot.

Blog Post

Apropos of December's meeting topic, I just added a
new post to our blog on "What is Free Software?"
Check it out:
http://desktop-sig.blu.org/2012/11/what-is-free-software.html

Volunteer Opportunity

Speaking of giving...We're looking for volunteers to help
with designing a business card for the group, as well to
help spread the word at local campuses. If you're passionate
about the free software movement and can help out, please
let me know.

_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - ARM and Low-Power Computing

When: November 21, 2012 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: ARM and Low-Power Computing
Moderator:Jon Masters
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315


Summary
Jon Masters returns to the BLU to talk about the ARM processor and low
power computing

Abstract
The ARM family of processors has become very ubiquitous and is used in
many cell phones, tablets and PDAs. If you have a Smartphone, you may
have an ARM processor. .



For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
http://www.blu.org
Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.

After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/

--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
PGP key id:3BC1EB90
PGP Key fingerprint: 49E2 C52A FC5A A31F 8D66 C0AF 7CEA 30FC 3BC1 EB90

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Boston Linux Meeting reminder, tomorrow, Weds, Nov 7, 2012 - Desktop GNU/Linux SIG

When: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 6:30PM
Topic: GNU/Linux Desktop Election 2012

Location: MIT Building E51, Room 372

Summary

The night after that other election, we'll vote for our
favorite GNU/Linux desktop.

Abstract

What's your favorite GNU/Linux distribution for the desktop?
Come prepared to present your case, hear which distributions
other users are using on their desktops (and why), and
participate in Election 2012.

Everyone is welcome: experienced user or novice, software
developer or software user, office worker or educator,
artist or poet...it doesn't matter.

We welcome everyone!

Plus, unlike that other election this November, this election
is guaranteed to respect your freedom and even enhance it.

P.S. If you are interested in presenting your favorite
distribution to the group, email me and I'll get you on the
agenda.

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site,
and the meetup page for this SIG.
http://www.blu.org/desktop
http://www.meetup.com/desktop-linux-users-group/

Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.
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Announce@blu.org
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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Boston Linux Meeting reminder, Weds, Nov 7, 2012 - Desktop GNU/Linux SIG

When: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 6:30PM
Topic: GNU/Linux Desktop Election 2012

Location: MIT Building E51, Room 372

Summary

The night after that other election, we'll vote for our
favorite GNU/Linux desktop.

Abstract

What's your favorite GNU/Linux distribution for the desktop?
Come prepared to present your case, hear which distributions
other users are using on their desktops (and why), and
participate in Election 2012.

Everyone is welcome: experienced user or novice, software
developer or software user, office worker or educator,
artist or poet...it doesn't matter.

We welcome everyone!

Plus, unlike that other election this November, this election
is guaranteed to respect your freedom and even enhance it.

P.S. If you are interested in presenting your favorite
distribution to the group, email me and I'll get you on the
agenda.

For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site,
and the meetup page for this SIG.
http://www.blu.org/desktop
http://www.meetup.com/desktop-linux-users-group/

Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.





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Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce