When: December 18 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Python for System Administration
Moderator:Jerry Feldman
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed.
### Proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Jerry will present various uses of Python as a scripting tool
for System Administrators
Abstract
Python is a very effective scripting language that can be used
for adhoc tasks or major applications. It fully supports
object orientation,classes, and modules. Jerry will demonstrate
how Python was used on the BLU servers to reduce a 1-hour plus
task to one of under 5 minutes. Jerry will also demo a
graphical tool used to manage the BLU hosts. (I use this at
work to manage 40 Unix and Linux systems.
Jerry will show some code examples in C/C++, Perl, Bash and
Python.
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
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - Python for System Administration
When: December 18 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Python for System Administration
Moderator:Jerry Feldman
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed.
### Proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Jerry will present various uses of Python as a scripting tool for
System Administrators
Abstract
Python is a very effective scripting language that can be used for ad
hoc tasks or major applications. It fully supports object orientation,
classes, and modules. Jerry will demonstrate how Python was used on the
BLU servers to reduce a 1-hour plus task to one of under 5 minutes.
Jerry will also demo a graphical tool used to manage the BLU hosts.
Jerry will show some code examples in Perl, and Bash and Python.
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
Topic: Python for System Administration
Moderator:Jerry Feldman
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed.
### Proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Jerry will present various uses of Python as a scripting tool for
System Administrators
Abstract
Python is a very effective scripting language that can be used for ad
hoc tasks or major applications. It fully supports object orientation,
classes, and modules. Jerry will demonstrate how Python was used on the
BLU servers to reduce a 1-hour plus task to one of under 5 minutes.
Jerry will also demo a graphical tool used to manage the BLU hosts.
Jerry will show some code examples in Perl, and Bash and Python.
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, December 10, 2013
Reminder: BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Learn Zim - Weds, Dec 11, 2013
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
And Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Abstract
Zim (http://zim-wiki.org) is a desktop wiki and a wonderful
piece of free software that competes well with proprietary
alternatives like Evernote.
As we get ready to head into 2014, why not use Zim to
bring some order to our lives? Zim can be used as a
topic-based notebook, organizer, document editor, journal,
collection manager, and more.
We're fortunate to have Brendan Kidwell as our speaker.
Brendan will start his talk with an introduction to Zim,
followed by an overview of use cases, with a series of
short demos about solving particular problems like:
+ task tracking
+ diary
+ drafting a paper
+ making a web site
+ syncing notebooks across computers
+ and more!
Based on audience interest, Brendan can also answer
questions about his experience building a Windows installer
for the app and contributing to this free software project.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Python for Systems Administration
Wednesday, December 18 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-dec
Galileo, Linux, and the Internet of Things
Wednesday, January 15, Location TBD
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2014-jan
Internet Festival of Things Festival
Saturday, February 22 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-iotfest
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
And Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Abstract
Zim (http://zim-wiki.org) is a desktop wiki and a wonderful
piece of free software that competes well with proprietary
alternatives like Evernote.
As we get ready to head into 2014, why not use Zim to
bring some order to our lives? Zim can be used as a
topic-based notebook, organizer, document editor, journal,
collection manager, and more.
We're fortunate to have Brendan Kidwell as our speaker.
Brendan will start his talk with an introduction to Zim,
followed by an overview of use cases, with a series of
short demos about solving particular problems like:
+ task tracking
+ diary
+ drafting a paper
+ making a web site
+ syncing notebooks across computers
+ and more!
Based on audience interest, Brendan can also answer
questions about his experience building a Windows installer
for the app and contributing to this free software project.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Python for Systems Administration
Wednesday, December 18 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-dec
Galileo, Linux, and the Internet of Things
Wednesday, January 15, Location TBD
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2014-jan
Internet Festival of Things Festival
Saturday, February 22 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-iotfest
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Friday, December 6, 2013
Boston Linux and Unix InstallFest L Reminder Saturday December 7, 2013
Boston Linux Installfest L
When: Saturday December 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
Please note that Wadsworth Street is under construction. You can enter
Ames St from Memorial Drive, and take a right onto Amherst St.
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By John Ross and Ron Thibeau, owners,
Bluefin Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
When: Saturday December 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
Please note that Wadsworth Street is under construction. You can enter
Ames St from Memorial Drive, and take a right onto Amherst St.
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By John Ross and Ron Thibeau, owners,
Bluefin Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
Monday, December 2, 2013
Boston Linux and Unix InstallFest L Saturday December 7, 2013
Boston Linux Installfest L
When: Saturday December 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
Please note that Wadsworth Street is under construction. You can enter
Ames St from Memorial Drive, and take a right onto Amherst St.
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By John Ross and Ron Thibeau, owners,
Bluefin Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
When: Saturday December 7, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
Please note that Wadsworth Street is under construction. You can enter
Ames St from Memorial Drive, and take a right onto Amherst St.
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By John Ross and Ron Thibeau, owners,
Bluefin Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting reminder, tomorrow, November 20, 2013 - Data Privacy on Android Devices
When: November 20, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Data Privacy on Android Devices
Moderator:David Kramer
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed, proceed West on
### Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be 2-way during construction.
## Take a right onto Ames and another right onto Amherst.
Summary
David demonstrates how to set up Android to keep data away from the
Google cloud
Abstract
Since the Android devices have essentially caught up with the iPhone,
so the attackers have also targeted them. Much of your Android data can
live on a cloud, so David takes a look at this.
Please note that the next Installfest is on Saturday December 7th
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
Topic: Data Privacy on Android Devices
Moderator:David Kramer
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed, proceed West on
### Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be 2-way during construction.
## Take a right onto Ames and another right onto Amherst.
Summary
David demonstrates how to set up Android to keep data away from the
Google cloud
Abstract
Since the Android devices have essentially caught up with the iPhone,
so the attackers have also targeted them. Much of your Android data can
live on a cloud, so David takes a look at this.
Please note that the next Installfest is on Saturday December 7th
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
Thursday, November 14, 2013
BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Learn Zim - Weds, Dec 11, 2013
When: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
And Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Abstract
Zim (http://zim-wiki.org) is a desktop wiki and a wonderful
piece of free software that competes well with proprietary
alternatives like Evernote.
As we get ready to head into 2014, why not use Zim to
bring some order to our lives? Zim can be used as a
topic-based notebook, organizer, document editor, journal,
collection manager, and more.
We're fortunate to have Brendan Kidwell as our speaker.
Brendan will start his talk with an introduction to Zim,
followed by an overview of use cases, with a series of
short demos about solving particular problems like:
+ task tracking
+ diary
+ drafting a paper
+ making a web site
+ syncing notebooks across computers
+ and more!
Based on audience interest, Brendan can also answer
questions about his experience building a Windows installer
for the app and contributing to this free software project.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
And Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Abstract
Zim (http://zim-wiki.org) is a desktop wiki and a wonderful
piece of free software that competes well with proprietary
alternatives like Evernote.
As we get ready to head into 2014, why not use Zim to
bring some order to our lives? Zim can be used as a
topic-based notebook, organizer, document editor, journal,
collection manager, and more.
We're fortunate to have Brendan Kidwell as our speaker.
Brendan will start his talk with an introduction to Zim,
followed by an overview of use cases, with a series of
short demos about solving particular problems like:
+ task tracking
+ diary
+ drafting a paper
+ making a web site
+ syncing notebooks across computers
+ and more!
Based on audience interest, Brendan can also answer
questions about his experience building a Windows installer
for the app and contributing to this free software project.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - Data Privacy on Android Devices
When: November 20, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Data Privacy on Android Devices
Moderator:David Kramer
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Walden St. is still closed. If Walden St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
David demonstrates how to set up Android to keep data away from the
Google cloud
Abstract
Since the Android devices have essentially caught up with the iPhone,
so the attackers have also targeted them. Much of your Android data can
live on a cloud, so David takes a look at this.
Please note that the next Installfest is on Saturday December 7th
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
Topic: Data Privacy on Android Devices
Moderator:David Kramer
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Walden St. is still closed. If Walden St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
David demonstrates how to set up Android to keep data away from the
Google cloud
Abstract
Since the Android devices have essentially caught up with the iPhone,
so the attackers have also targeted them. Much of your Android data can
live on a cloud, so David takes a look at this.
Please note that the next Installfest is on Saturday December 7th
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 5, 2013
Reminder: BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Introducing the Pirate Party - Weds, Nov 6, 2013
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) Sponsorship of this meetup should not be
construed to imply endorsement of the ideas
discussed. This is a free and open forum
where views expressed are those of the
person or persons expressing them.
Summary
Introducing the Pirate Party of Massachusetts:
The Intersection of Open Government and
Open Technology
Abstract
Did you know that there is a Pirate Party of
Massachusetts?
Join us for an introduction to the Pirate Party by
co-founder and current captain, James O'Keefe.
James will discuss the Pirate Party's fascinating
vision of a more open government and greater
transparency in our civic and digital lives.
This is a timely discussion and one which
will appeal to both technologists, members
of the broader community, and citizens
concerned about privacy and freedom
in an age increasingly dominated by
powerful corporate and government
entities.
Join the discussion and learn ways you can get
involved including steps you can take to increase
freedom and transparency for yourself,
your family and your community.
About Our Speaker
James O'Keefe is a co-founder of the
Massachusetts Pirate Party and
is its current Captain.
He fell in love with the Internet in 1990 when he
started work in Technical Support at FTP Software.
He occasionally reminisces about his life before
being able to be on the Internet at the touch of
a finger, but not often and seldom for long.
He views defending the Internet and expanding
the possibilities it offers for our world
as his lifelong calling.
James presently works at Akamai as a software QA
engineer while making a reasonable attempt at
coaching his son's soccer team and being his
family's chauffeur.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Free Software for Urban Planning & Government
Tues Nov 12 at MIT
http://meetu.ps/23r9sd
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
and Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Weds Dec 11 at Akamai
http://meetu.ps/22Y49C
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) Sponsorship of this meetup should not be
construed to imply endorsement of the ideas
discussed. This is a free and open forum
where views expressed are those of the
person or persons expressing them.
Summary
Introducing the Pirate Party of Massachusetts:
The Intersection of Open Government and
Open Technology
Abstract
Did you know that there is a Pirate Party of
Massachusetts?
Join us for an introduction to the Pirate Party by
co-founder and current captain, James O'Keefe.
James will discuss the Pirate Party's fascinating
vision of a more open government and greater
transparency in our civic and digital lives.
This is a timely discussion and one which
will appeal to both technologists, members
of the broader community, and citizens
concerned about privacy and freedom
in an age increasingly dominated by
powerful corporate and government
entities.
Join the discussion and learn ways you can get
involved including steps you can take to increase
freedom and transparency for yourself,
your family and your community.
About Our Speaker
James O'Keefe is a co-founder of the
Massachusetts Pirate Party and
is its current Captain.
He fell in love with the Internet in 1990 when he
started work in Technical Support at FTP Software.
He occasionally reminisces about his life before
being able to be on the Internet at the touch of
a finger, but not often and seldom for long.
He views defending the Internet and expanding
the possibilities it offers for our world
as his lifelong calling.
James presently works at Akamai as a software QA
engineer while making a reasonable attempt at
coaching his son's soccer team and being his
family's chauffeur.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Free Software for Urban Planning & Government
Tues Nov 12 at MIT
http://meetu.ps/23r9sd
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
and Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Weds Dec 11 at Akamai
http://meetu.ps/22Y49C
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Thursday, October 24, 2013
BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Introducing the Pirate Party - Weds, Nov 6, 2013
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) Sponsorship of this meetup should not be
construed to imply endorsement of the ideas
discussed. This is a free and open forum
where views expressed are those of the
person or persons expressing them.
Summary
Introducing the Pirate Party of Massachusetts:
The Intersection of Open Government and
Open Technology
Abstract
Did you know that there is a Pirate Party of
Massachusetts?
Join us for an introduction to the Pirate Party by
co-founder and current captain, James O'Keefe.
James will discuss the Pirate Party's fascinating
vision of a more open government and greater
transparency in our civic and digital lives.
This is a timely discussion and one which
will appeal to both technologists, members
of the broader community, and citizens
concerned about privacy and freedom
in an age increasingly dominated by
powerful corporate and government
entities.
Join the discussion and learn ways you can get
involved including steps you can take to increase
freedom and transparency for yourself,
your family and your community.
About Our Speaker
James O'Keefe is a co-founder of the
Massachusetts Pirate Party and
is its current Captain.
He fell in love with the Internet in 1990 when he
started work in Technical Support at FTP Software.
He occasionally reminisces about his life before
being able to be on the Internet at the touch of
a finger, but not often and seldom for long.
He views defending the Internet and expanding
the possibilities it offers for our world
as his lifelong calling.
James presently works at Akamai as a software QA
engineer while making a reasonable attempt at
coaching his son's soccer team and being his
family's chauffeur.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Digital Media Conference:
Freedom and Unfreedom in the Digital Age
Fri Oct 25 - Sun Oct 27 at Lesley University
http://digitalmediaconference.org/2013/
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
and Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Weds Dec 11 at Akamai
(Link with details coming soon)
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from BLU's
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) Sponsorship of this meetup should not be
construed to imply endorsement of the ideas
discussed. This is a free and open forum
where views expressed are those of the
person or persons expressing them.
Summary
Introducing the Pirate Party of Massachusetts:
The Intersection of Open Government and
Open Technology
Abstract
Did you know that there is a Pirate Party of
Massachusetts?
Join us for an introduction to the Pirate Party by
co-founder and current captain, James O'Keefe.
James will discuss the Pirate Party's fascinating
vision of a more open government and greater
transparency in our civic and digital lives.
This is a timely discussion and one which
will appeal to both technologists, members
of the broader community, and citizens
concerned about privacy and freedom
in an age increasingly dominated by
powerful corporate and government
entities.
Join the discussion and learn ways you can get
involved including steps you can take to increase
freedom and transparency for yourself,
your family and your community.
About Our Speaker
James O'Keefe is a co-founder of the
Massachusetts Pirate Party and
is its current Captain.
He fell in love with the Internet in 1990 when he
started work in Technical Support at FTP Software.
He occasionally reminisces about his life before
being able to be on the Internet at the touch of
a finger, but not often and seldom for long.
He views defending the Internet and expanding
the possibilities it offers for our world
as his lifelong calling.
James presently works at Akamai as a software QA
engineer while making a reasonable attempt at
coaching his son's soccer team and being his
family's chauffeur.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the
Kendall Square T stop and other public
transportation.
Metered parking is normally available near our location.
More Events & Announcements
Digital Media Conference:
Freedom and Unfreedom in the Digital Age
Fri Oct 25 - Sun Oct 27 at Lesley University
http://digitalmediaconference.org/2013/
Surveillance vs. Privacy in the Digital World, Part II
Mon Nov 18 at St. Paul's Church, Natick
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Data Privacy on Android Devices
Wednesday, November 20 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-nov
BLU Installfest L
Sat Dec 7 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-ifest50
Learn Zim: The Free Replacement for Evernote
and Solution to Chaos in Your Life
Weds Dec 11 at Akamai
(Link with details coming soon)
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting reminder, tomorrow, October 16, 2013 - SEO and Social Media Marketing
When: October 16, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: SEO and Social Media Marketing
Moderator:Joseph Guarino
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed. If Wadsworth St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing for FOSS
Professionals and Evangelists
Abstract
Free and open source software is the source of most of the
technological innovation of our day, but sometimes it doesn't shine in
the limelight. Unfortunately, much of our amazing work doesn't get the
press, media or financial attention it deserves.
In this presentation, Joseph outlines the basics of search engine
optimization and social media marketing, and shows how we can better
exploit these methods for our community's success.
Evolutionary IT Blog:http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/
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
Topic: SEO and Social Media Marketing
Moderator:Joseph Guarino
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Wadsworth St. is still closed. If Wadsworth St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing for FOSS
Professionals and Evangelists
Abstract
Free and open source software is the source of most of the
technological innovation of our day, but sometimes it doesn't shine in
the limelight. Unfortunately, much of our amazing work doesn't get the
press, media or financial attention it deserves.
In this presentation, Joseph outlines the basics of search engine
optimization and social media marketing, and shows how we can better
exploit these methods for our community's success.
Evolutionary IT Blog:http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/
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
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - SEO and Social Media Marketing
When: October 16, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: SEO and Social Media Marketing
Moderator:Joseph Guarino
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Walden St. is still closed. If Walden St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing for FOSS
Professionals and Evangelists
Abstract
Free and open source software is the source of most of the
technological innovation of our day, but sometimes it doesn't shine in
the limelight. Unfortunately, much of our amazing work doesn't get the
press, media or financial attention it deserves.
In this presentation, Joseph outlines the basics of search engine
optimization and social media marketing, and shows how we can better
exploit these methods for our community's success.
Evolutionary IT Blog:http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/
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
Topic: SEO and Social Media Marketing
Moderator:Joseph Guarino
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
### Please note that Walden St. is still closed. If Walden St is
### closed, proceed West on Memorial Drive to Ames St. Ames will be
### 2-way during construction. Take a right onto Ames and another right
### onto Amherst.
Summary
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Social Media Marketing for FOSS
Professionals and Evangelists
Abstract
Free and open source software is the source of most of the
technological innovation of our day, but sometimes it doesn't shine in
the limelight. Unfortunately, much of our amazing work doesn't get the
press, media or financial attention it deserves.
In this presentation, Joseph outlines the basics of search engine
optimization and social media marketing, and shows how we can better
exploit these methods for our community's success.
Evolutionary IT Blog:http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/
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
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Reminder: Software Freedom Day - Saturday, Sept 21
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Cambridge College, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Directions
#1 bus or Red Line.
About half-way between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Notes
1) Red Hat is sponsoring coffee & bagels
in the morning. Thank you Red Hat!
http://www.redhat.com/
2) Rackspace is sponsoring post-event drinks
at Tasty Burger in Harvard Sq.
Thank you Rackspace!
http://www.rackspace.com/
3) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
Summary
Software Freedom Day
Abstract
Software Freedom Day is celebrated
all over the world.
We'll be talking about privacy,
government transparency and
user freedoms online.
You'll hear updates from local groups
and voices from the wider free software
movement.
Expect learning, celebrating and
plenty of networking.
This event is free and open to the public!
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 Coffee, bagels and networking
Thank you Red Hat for sponsoring!
10:00 - 11:00 Protect Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Steve Revilak, Massachusetts Pirate Party
11:15 - 12:15 A Post-Prism Journey Outside the Big Twelve
Social Media Platforms
Presenter: Will Rico, BLU & LibrePlanet Boston
12:30 - 2:00 Tables: Hacker/Maker show and tell, User groups
Plus lunch on your own
2:00 - 2:30 Cake for the GNU 30th Anniversary
2:30 - 3:00 GNU 30 Years
Presenter: Libby Reinish, Free Software Foundation
3:00 - 3:45 Government Transparency
Presenter: Paul Tagliamonte, Sunlight Foundation
4:00 - 4:45 Lightning Talks (x8)
Jason Pramas, Digital Media Conference
Molly DeBlanc, Free Software for the non-tehnical user
Erick Rosales, Proyecto Juan Chacon
Spots available (sign up now or morning of event)
5:00 - 5:30 Closing keynote on Technology and Dystopia
How Free Software Could Save the World
Presenter: Deb Nicholson of Open Invention Network and GNU MediaGoblin
6:00 Join us for after-event drinks and food at
The Tasty Burger in Harvard Square.
Thank you to Rackspace for sponsoring!
Links
Details and the most up-to-date info posted here:
http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Boston_Software_Freedom_Day
Post-event venue:
http://www.tastyburger.com/tasty-burger-harvard-square/
Transportation & Parking
Cambridge College is about half-way
between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Easily accessible via the #1 bus or
the Red Line.
More Events & Announcements
GNU 30th Anniversary Hackathon
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 18 - 29
https://gnu.org/gnu30/celebration
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Cambridge College, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Directions
#1 bus or Red Line.
About half-way between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Notes
1) Red Hat is sponsoring coffee & bagels
in the morning. Thank you Red Hat!
http://www.redhat.com/
2) Rackspace is sponsoring post-event drinks
at Tasty Burger in Harvard Sq.
Thank you Rackspace!
http://www.rackspace.com/
3) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
Summary
Software Freedom Day
Abstract
Software Freedom Day is celebrated
all over the world.
We'll be talking about privacy,
government transparency and
user freedoms online.
You'll hear updates from local groups
and voices from the wider free software
movement.
Expect learning, celebrating and
plenty of networking.
This event is free and open to the public!
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 Coffee, bagels and networking
Thank you Red Hat for sponsoring!
10:00 - 11:00 Protect Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Steve Revilak, Massachusetts Pirate Party
11:15 - 12:15 A Post-Prism Journey Outside the Big Twelve
Social Media Platforms
Presenter: Will Rico, BLU & LibrePlanet Boston
12:30 - 2:00 Tables: Hacker/Maker show and tell, User groups
Plus lunch on your own
2:00 - 2:30 Cake for the GNU 30th Anniversary
2:30 - 3:00 GNU 30 Years
Presenter: Libby Reinish, Free Software Foundation
3:00 - 3:45 Government Transparency
Presenter: Paul Tagliamonte, Sunlight Foundation
4:00 - 4:45 Lightning Talks (x8)
Jason Pramas, Digital Media Conference
Molly DeBlanc, Free Software for the non-tehnical user
Erick Rosales, Proyecto Juan Chacon
Spots available (sign up now or morning of event)
5:00 - 5:30 Closing keynote on Technology and Dystopia
How Free Software Could Save the World
Presenter: Deb Nicholson of Open Invention Network and GNU MediaGoblin
6:00 Join us for after-event drinks and food at
The Tasty Burger in Harvard Square.
Thank you to Rackspace for sponsoring!
Links
Details and the most up-to-date info posted here:
http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Boston_Software_Freedom_Day
Post-event venue:
http://www.tastyburger.com/tasty-burger-harvard-square/
Transportation & Parking
Cambridge College is about half-way
between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Easily accessible via the #1 bus or
the Red Line.
More Events & Announcements
GNU 30th Anniversary Hackathon
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 18 - 29
https://gnu.org/gnu30/celebration
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting reminder today, September 18, 2013 - PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party XIV
When: September 18, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Moderator:Bill Ricker
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
Summary
A talk about PGP and GnuPG, followed by a keysigning party.
Please Register your key in advance to participate!
Abstract
A key signing party is a get-together of people who use the PGP
encryption system with the purpose of allowing those people to sign each
others keys. Key signing parties serve to extend the web of trust to a
great degree. Key signing parties also serve as great opportunities to
discuss the political and social issues surrounding strong cryptography,
individual liberties, individual sovereignty, and even implementing
encryption technologies or perhaps future work on free encryption software.
The basic workflow of signing someone's key is as follows:
Verify that the person actually is who they claim to be;
Have them verify their key ID and fingerprint;
Sign their key;
Send the signed key back to them
At the meeting, we go through the first two steps. Each person who
preregistered their key will announce their presence and then read off
their key ID and fingerprint, so everyone can verify that their copy of
the list of keys is correct. Once we've run down the list, we line up,
and each of us examines everyone else's photo IDs to verify that they
are who they claim to be. After the meeting is over, each participant
can then retrieve the keys that they've personally verified, sign those
keys, and send the signed keys back to their respective owners.
In order to complete the keysigning in the allotted time, we follow
a formal procedure as seen in V. Alex Brennen's "GnuPG Keysigning Party
HOWTO", attached below. It is strongly advised that if you have not been
to a keysigning party before, you read this document. We're using the
List-based method for this keysigning party, and the keyserver at
subkeys.pgp.net.
It is essential that, before the meeting, you register on the signup
form listed in the attachments. You should bring at least one picture ID
with you. You must also bring your own printout of the report on that
page, so you can check off the names/keys of the people you have
personally verified.
The list will be printed on Wednesday afternoon, the day of the
meeting; be sure to register your key for the keysigning before that.
The official cutoff time is 3:00 pm.
Additional Links:
Registration http://blu.org/keysignings/keypartyregister.php
GNUPG Keysigning Party Howto:
http://www.cryptnet.net/fdp/crypto/gpg-party.html
GNU Privacy Guard: http://www.gnupg.org/
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
Topic: PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Moderator:Bill Ricker
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
Summary
A talk about PGP and GnuPG, followed by a keysigning party.
Please Register your key in advance to participate!
Abstract
A key signing party is a get-together of people who use the PGP
encryption system with the purpose of allowing those people to sign each
others keys. Key signing parties serve to extend the web of trust to a
great degree. Key signing parties also serve as great opportunities to
discuss the political and social issues surrounding strong cryptography,
individual liberties, individual sovereignty, and even implementing
encryption technologies or perhaps future work on free encryption software.
The basic workflow of signing someone's key is as follows:
Verify that the person actually is who they claim to be;
Have them verify their key ID and fingerprint;
Sign their key;
Send the signed key back to them
At the meeting, we go through the first two steps. Each person who
preregistered their key will announce their presence and then read off
their key ID and fingerprint, so everyone can verify that their copy of
the list of keys is correct. Once we've run down the list, we line up,
and each of us examines everyone else's photo IDs to verify that they
are who they claim to be. After the meeting is over, each participant
can then retrieve the keys that they've personally verified, sign those
keys, and send the signed keys back to their respective owners.
In order to complete the keysigning in the allotted time, we follow
a formal procedure as seen in V. Alex Brennen's "GnuPG Keysigning Party
HOWTO", attached below. It is strongly advised that if you have not been
to a keysigning party before, you read this document. We're using the
List-based method for this keysigning party, and the keyserver at
subkeys.pgp.net.
It is essential that, before the meeting, you register on the signup
form listed in the attachments. You should bring at least one picture ID
with you. You must also bring your own printout of the report on that
page, so you can check off the names/keys of the people you have
personally verified.
The list will be printed on Wednesday afternoon, the day of the
meeting; be sure to register your key for the keysigning before that.
The official cutoff time is 3:00 pm.
Additional Links:
Registration http://blu.org/keysignings/keypartyregister.php
GNUPG Keysigning Party Howto:
http://www.cryptnet.net/fdp/crypto/gpg-party.html
GNU Privacy Guard: http://www.gnupg.org/
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
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Software Freedom Day - Saturday, Sept 21
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Cambridge College, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Directions
#1 bus or Red Line.
About half-way between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Rackspace is sponsoring post-event drinks
at Tasty Burger in Harvard Sq.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.rackspace.com/
Summary
Software Freedom Day
Abstract
Software Freedom Day is celebrated
all over the world.
We'll be talking about privacy,
government transparency and
user freedoms online.
You'll hear updates from local groups
and voices from the wider free software
movement.
Expect learning, celebrating and
plenty of networking.
This event is free and open to the public!
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 Coffee and networking
10:00 - 11:00 Protect Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Steve Revilak, Massachusetts Pirate Party
11:15 - 12:15 A Post-Prism Journey Outside the Big Twelve
Social Media Platforms
Presenter: Will Rico, BLU & LibrePlanet Boston
12:30 - 2:00 Tables: Hacker/Maker show and tell, User groups
Plus lunch on your own
2:00 - 2:30 Cake for the GNU 30th Anniversary
2:30 - 3:00 GNU 30 Years
Presenter: Libby Reinish, Free Software Foundation
3:00 - 3:45 Government Transparency
Presenter: Paul Tagliamonte, Sunlight Foundation
4:00 - 4:45 Lightning Talks (x8)
Jason Pramas, Digital Media Conference
Molly DeBlanc, Free Software for the non-tehnical user
Spots available (sign up now or morning of event)
5:00 - 5:30 Closing keynote on Technology and Dystopia
How Free Software Could Save the World
Presenter: Deb Nicholson of Open Invention Network and GNU MediaGoblin
6:00 Join us for after-event drinks and food at The Tasty
Burger in Harvard Square. Thank you to Rackspace for sponsoring!
Links
Details and the most up-to-date info posted here:
http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Boston_Software_Freedom_Day
Post-event venue:
http://www.tastyburger.com/tasty-burger-harvard-square/
Transportation & Parking
Cambridge College is about half-way
between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Easily accessible via the #1 bus or
the Red Line.
More Events & Announcements
PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Wednesday, September 18
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-sep
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Cambridge College, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Directions
#1 bus or Red Line.
About half-way between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Rackspace is sponsoring post-event drinks
at Tasty Burger in Harvard Sq.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.rackspace.com/
Summary
Software Freedom Day
Abstract
Software Freedom Day is celebrated
all over the world.
We'll be talking about privacy,
government transparency and
user freedoms online.
You'll hear updates from local groups
and voices from the wider free software
movement.
Expect learning, celebrating and
plenty of networking.
This event is free and open to the public!
Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 Coffee and networking
10:00 - 11:00 Protect Your Privacy in the Digital Age
Presenter: Steve Revilak, Massachusetts Pirate Party
11:15 - 12:15 A Post-Prism Journey Outside the Big Twelve
Social Media Platforms
Presenter: Will Rico, BLU & LibrePlanet Boston
12:30 - 2:00 Tables: Hacker/Maker show and tell, User groups
Plus lunch on your own
2:00 - 2:30 Cake for the GNU 30th Anniversary
2:30 - 3:00 GNU 30 Years
Presenter: Libby Reinish, Free Software Foundation
3:00 - 3:45 Government Transparency
Presenter: Paul Tagliamonte, Sunlight Foundation
4:00 - 4:45 Lightning Talks (x8)
Jason Pramas, Digital Media Conference
Molly DeBlanc, Free Software for the non-tehnical user
Spots available (sign up now or morning of event)
5:00 - 5:30 Closing keynote on Technology and Dystopia
How Free Software Could Save the World
Presenter: Deb Nicholson of Open Invention Network and GNU MediaGoblin
6:00 Join us for after-event drinks and food at The Tasty
Burger in Harvard Square. Thank you to Rackspace for sponsoring!
Links
Details and the most up-to-date info posted here:
http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Boston_Software_Freedom_Day
Post-event venue:
http://www.tastyburger.com/tasty-burger-harvard-square/
Transportation & Parking
Cambridge College is about half-way
between Harvard Sq & Central Sq.
Easily accessible via the #1 bus or
the Red Line.
More Events & Announcements
PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Wednesday, September 18
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-sep
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party XIV
When: September 18, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Moderator:Bill Ricker
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
Summary
A talk about PGP and GnuPG, followed by a keysigning party.
Please Register your key in advance to participate!
Abstract
A key signing party is a get-together of people who use the PGP
encryption system with the purpose of allowing those people to sign each
others keys. Key signing parties serve to extend the web of trust to a
great degree. Key signing parties also serve as great opportunities to
discuss the political and social issues surrounding strong cryptography,
individual liberties, individual sovereignty, and even implementing
encryption technologies or perhaps future work on free encryption software.
The basic workflow of signing someone's key is as follows:
Verify that the person actually is who they claim to be;
Have them verify their key ID and fingerprint;
Sign their key;
Send the signed key back to them
At the meeting, we go through the first two steps. Each person who
preregistered their key will announce their presence and then read off
their key ID and fingerprint, so everyone can verify that their copy of
the list of keys is correct. Once we've run down the list, we line up,
and each of us examines everyone else's photo IDs to verify that they
are who they claim to be. After the meeting is over, each participant
can then retrieve the keys that they've personally verified, sign those
keys, and send the signed keys back to their respective owners.
In order to complete the keysigning in the allotted time, we follow
a formal procedure as seen in V. Alex Brennen's "GnuPG Keysigning Party
HOWTO", attached below. It is strongly advised that if you have not been
to a keysigning party before, you read this document. We're using the
List-based method for this keysigning party, and the keyserver at
subkeys.pgp.net.
It is essential that, before the meeting, you register on the signup
form listed in the attachments. You should bring at least one picture ID
with you. You must also bring your own printout of the report on that
page, so you can check off the names/keys of the people you have
personally verified.
The list will be printed on Wednesday afternoon, the day of the
meeting; be sure to register your key for the keysigning before that.
The official cutoff time is 3:00 pm.
Additional Links:
Registration http://blu.org/keysignings/keypartyregister.php
GNUPG Keysigning Party Howto:
http://www.cryptnet.net/fdp/crypto/gpg-party.html
GNU Privacy Guard: http://www.gnupg.org/
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
Topic: PGP/GnuPG Keysigning Party
Moderator:Bill Ricker
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 315
Summary
A talk about PGP and GnuPG, followed by a keysigning party.
Please Register your key in advance to participate!
Abstract
A key signing party is a get-together of people who use the PGP
encryption system with the purpose of allowing those people to sign each
others keys. Key signing parties serve to extend the web of trust to a
great degree. Key signing parties also serve as great opportunities to
discuss the political and social issues surrounding strong cryptography,
individual liberties, individual sovereignty, and even implementing
encryption technologies or perhaps future work on free encryption software.
The basic workflow of signing someone's key is as follows:
Verify that the person actually is who they claim to be;
Have them verify their key ID and fingerprint;
Sign their key;
Send the signed key back to them
At the meeting, we go through the first two steps. Each person who
preregistered their key will announce their presence and then read off
their key ID and fingerprint, so everyone can verify that their copy of
the list of keys is correct. Once we've run down the list, we line up,
and each of us examines everyone else's photo IDs to verify that they
are who they claim to be. After the meeting is over, each participant
can then retrieve the keys that they've personally verified, sign those
keys, and send the signed keys back to their respective owners.
In order to complete the keysigning in the allotted time, we follow
a formal procedure as seen in V. Alex Brennen's "GnuPG Keysigning Party
HOWTO", attached below. It is strongly advised that if you have not been
to a keysigning party before, you read this document. We're using the
List-based method for this keysigning party, and the keyserver at
subkeys.pgp.net.
It is essential that, before the meeting, you register on the signup
form listed in the attachments. You should bring at least one picture ID
with you. You must also bring your own printout of the report on that
page, so you can check off the names/keys of the people you have
personally verified.
The list will be printed on Wednesday afternoon, the day of the
meeting; be sure to register your key for the keysigning before that.
The official cutoff time is 3:00 pm.
Additional Links:
Registration http://blu.org/keysignings/keypartyregister.php
GNUPG Keysigning Party Howto:
http://www.cryptnet.net/fdp/crypto/gpg-party.html
GNU Privacy Guard: http://www.gnupg.org/
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, August 20, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting reminder tomorrow, Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch
When:August 21, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU Installfest XLIX this coming Saturday August 24th
--
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU Installfest XLIX this coming Saturday August 24th
--
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Boston Linux and Unix InstallFest XLIX Saturday August 24, 2013
Boston Linux Installfest XLIX
When: Saturday August 24, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By Steve Morth
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
When: Saturday August 24, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 19 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By Steve Morth
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Friday, August 16, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch (dates fixed finally)
When:August 21, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 17th.
--
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 17th.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch (dates fixed)
When:August 17, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 17th.
--
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
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Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 17th.
--
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
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Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XIX Reminer, tomorrow, August 17 2013 1:00 PM
Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XIX
When: Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: John and Shelley Chambers' home
33 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.
BYOF - Bring Your Own Food
Boston Linux & Unix is holding its nineteenth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Guests are encouraged to bring along something for the grill and the
snack table. We're holding the barbecue at the same location as the past
few years, John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33 Cedarwood Avenue,
Waltham,MA.
Please refer to the BLU website for further details and directions.
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
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When: Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: John and Shelley Chambers' home
33 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.
BYOF - Bring Your Own Food
Boston Linux & Unix is holding its nineteenth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Guests are encouraged to bring along something for the grill and the
snack table. We're holding the barbecue at the same location as the past
few years, John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33 Cedarwood Avenue,
Waltham,MA.
Please refer to the BLU website for further details and directions.
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Re: [Discuss] Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch
BBQ is August 17, not August 14.
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM, Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org> wrote:
> When:August 14, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
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> Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
> Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
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> Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
>
> Summary
> Federico talks about OpenStack
>
> Abstract
> OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
> computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
> computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
> deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
> massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a series
> of interrelated projects delivering various components for a cloud
> infrastructure solution.
> http://www.openstack.org/
>
> About Federico
> Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
> documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College and
> Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at Canonical.
> As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell corporation, Federico
> was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years, overseeing the update stack
> of a 150 million dollar maintenance business. Previously, Federico has been
> a CIO and a network software architect at technology and embedded Linux
> startups, and he has spent two years teaching in Boston University's
> graduate and undergraduate programs, while simultaneously consulting for
> MIT. He is a frequent speaker at user group and conference events, notably
> the Linux Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source
> Convention, and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist
> representing the Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in
> computing performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and
> Poor's clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and
> strategic issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
> large-corporation panel.
>
> 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/<http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/>
>
> Also don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
>
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> --
> Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
> Boston Linux and Unix
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On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM, Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org> wrote:
> When:August 14, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
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> Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
> Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
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> Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
>
> Summary
> Federico talks about OpenStack
>
> Abstract
> OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
> computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
> computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
> deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
> massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a series
> of interrelated projects delivering various components for a cloud
> infrastructure solution.
> http://www.openstack.org/
>
> About Federico
> Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
> documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College and
> Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at Canonical.
> As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell corporation, Federico
> was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years, overseeing the update stack
> of a 150 million dollar maintenance business. Previously, Federico has been
> a CIO and a network software architect at technology and embedded Linux
> startups, and he has spent two years teaching in Boston University's
> graduate and undergraduate programs, while simultaneously consulting for
> MIT. He is a frequent speaker at user group and conference events, notably
> the Linux Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source
> Convention, and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist
> representing the Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in
> computing performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and
> Poor's clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and
> strategic issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
> large-corporation panel.
>
> 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.
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> After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
> location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
> http://www.**cambridgebrewingcompany.com/<http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/>
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> Also don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
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> Boston Linux and Unix
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Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch
When:August 14, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
--
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
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Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
--
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
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Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - OpenStack from Scratch
When:July 17, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
--
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
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Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: OpenStack from Scratch
Moderator:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Federico talks about OpenStack
Abstract
OpenStack is a global collaboration of developers and cloud
computing technologists producing the ubiquitous open source cloud
computing platform for public and private clouds. The project aims to
deliver solutions for all types of clouds by being simple to implement,
massively scalable, and feature rich. The technology consists of a
series of interrelated projects delivering various components for a
cloud infrastructure solution.
http://www.openstack.org/
About Federico
Federico Lucifredi is the maintainer of the man suite, the primary
documentation-delivery tool under Linux, a graduate of Boston College
and Harvard University, and the Ubuntu Advantage Product Manager at
Canonical. As a software engineer-turned-manager at the Novell
corporation, Federico was part of the SUSE Linux team for five years,
overseeing the update stack of a 150 million dollar maintenance
business. Previously, Federico has been a CIO and a network software
architect at technology and embedded Linux startups, and he has spent
two years teaching in Boston University's graduate and undergraduate
programs, while simultaneously consulting for MIT. He is a frequent
speaker at user group and conference events, notably the Linux
Foundation's LinuxCon, LinuxWorld, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention,
and the IMPlanet conferences, where he was a panelist representing the
Jabber community. Federico is a recognized expert in computing
performance issues, and consults pro-bono with Standard and Poor's
clients interested in Free/Open Source Software technical and strategic
issues. He participated in the GPL v3 drafting process in the
large-corporation panel.
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 don't forget the BLU BBQ on Saturday August 14th.
--
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
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XIX Saturday, August 17 2013 1:00 PM
Boston Linux and Unix Annual Summer BBQ XIX
When: Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: John and Shelley Chambers' home
33 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.
BYOF - Bring Your Own Food
Boston Linux & Unix is holding its nineteenth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Guests are encouraged to bring along something for the grill and the
snack table. We're holding the barbecue at the same location as the past
few years, John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33 Cedarwood Avenue,
Waltham,MA.
Please refer to the BLU website for further details and directions.
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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When: Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: John and Shelley Chambers' home
33 Cedarwood Avenue, Waltham, MA.
BYOF - Bring Your Own Food
Boston Linux & Unix is holding its nineteenth annual summer BBQ on
Saturday, August 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Guests are encouraged to bring along something for the grill and the
snack table. We're holding the barbecue at the same location as the past
few years, John and Shelley Chambers' home at 33 Cedarwood Avenue,
Waltham,MA.
Please refer to the BLU website for further details and directions.
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix
PGP key id: 537C5846
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Reminder: BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Project/Hangout Night - Weds, August 7, 2013
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) We have one attendee who has requested help
with Ubuntu Studio and a Tascam sound card.
We should also have a couple of attendees
working on distro installs. Grey beards with
and without actual beards more than welcome
...as usual.
2) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
3) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Project Night/Hangout Night
Abstract
In the spirit of summer, we're going
to make our August 7 meeting a bit
more free form with opportunities to
get (and give) help, as well as to
socialize with other users of free &
open source software.
You are encouraged to bring your
laptop.
If you are working on a project, e.g.
getting a GNU/Linux distro up & running,
learning some new software,
configuring privacy protection,
trying to configure something, etc.,
bring it with you to work on.
We'll try to match you up with other
attendees who might be able to help.
If you email me in advance with your
issue, I'll try my best to have someone
available to assist.
If you don't have a specific project,
please still come to socialize and
help others. I'd also love to hear
your ideas for future meetup events.
Even in today's virtual society, there
is no substitute for meeting face to
face.
This is also a good opportunity to
bring a friend. Is there someone in
your life that you think could benefit
from switching to free software?
Everyone! ;-) Invite them along and
give them an opportunity to speak to
other users and hear from different
perspectives.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Talks & Lightening Talks
Want to give a talk or lightening talk at
one of our meetups? Please email me.
Lightening talks can be very short and
informal. Perhaps there is a project
you want the group's feedback on or
something cool you'd like to share or
a problem you want to bring more
attention to...we'd love to hear from you.
More Events & Announcements
Annual Summer BBQ XIX
Saturday, August 17
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
OpenStack from Scratch (Federico)
Wednesday, August 21 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-aug
Open Hardware Summit
Friday, September 6 at MIT
http://2013.oshwa.org/
Software Freedom Day
Saturday, September 21 9:30am - 5:30pm
Details to follow, save the date
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) We have one attendee who has requested help
with Ubuntu Studio and a Tascam sound card.
We should also have a couple of attendees
working on distro installs. Grey beards with
and without actual beards more than welcome
...as usual.
2) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
3) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Project Night/Hangout Night
Abstract
In the spirit of summer, we're going
to make our August 7 meeting a bit
more free form with opportunities to
get (and give) help, as well as to
socialize with other users of free &
open source software.
You are encouraged to bring your
laptop.
If you are working on a project, e.g.
getting a GNU/Linux distro up & running,
learning some new software,
configuring privacy protection,
trying to configure something, etc.,
bring it with you to work on.
We'll try to match you up with other
attendees who might be able to help.
If you email me in advance with your
issue, I'll try my best to have someone
available to assist.
If you don't have a specific project,
please still come to socialize and
help others. I'd also love to hear
your ideas for future meetup events.
Even in today's virtual society, there
is no substitute for meeting face to
face.
This is also a good opportunity to
bring a friend. Is there someone in
your life that you think could benefit
from switching to free software?
Everyone! ;-) Invite them along and
give them an opportunity to speak to
other users and hear from different
perspectives.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Talks & Lightening Talks
Want to give a talk or lightening talk at
one of our meetups? Please email me.
Lightening talks can be very short and
informal. Perhaps there is a project
you want the group's feedback on or
something cool you'd like to share or
a problem you want to bring more
attention to...we'd love to hear from you.
More Events & Announcements
Annual Summer BBQ XIX
Saturday, August 17
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
OpenStack from Scratch (Federico)
Wednesday, August 21 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-aug
Open Hardware Summit
Friday, September 6 at MIT
http://2013.oshwa.org/
Software Freedom Day
Saturday, September 21 9:30am - 5:30pm
Details to follow, save the date
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Friday, July 19, 2013
BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Project/Hangout Night - Weds, August 7, 2013
When: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Project Night/Hangout Night
Abstract
In the spirit of summer, we're going
to make our August 7 meeting a bit
more free form with opportunities to
get (and give) help, as well as to
socialize with other users of free &
open source software.
You are encouraged to bring your
laptop.
If you are working on a project, e.g.
getting a GNU/Linux distro up & running,
learning some new software,
configuring privacy protection,
trying to configure something, etc.,
bring it with you to work on.
We'll try to match you up with other
attendees who might be able to help.
If you email me in advance with your
issue, I'll try my best to have someone
available to assist.
If you don't have a specific project,
please still come to socialize and
help others. I'd also love to hear
your ideas for future meetup events.
Even in today's virtual society, there
is no substitute for meeting face to
face.
This is also a good opportunity to
bring a friend. Is there someone in
your life that you think could benefit
from switching to free software?
Everyone! ;-) Invite them along and
give them an opportunity to speak to
other users and hear from different
perspectives.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Talks & Lightening Talks
Want to give a talk or lightening talk at
one of our meetups? Please email me.
Lightening talks can be very short and
informal. Perhaps there is a project
you want the group's feedback on or
something cool you'd like to share or
a problem you want to bring more
attention to...we'd love to hear from you.
More Events & Announcements
Annual Summer BBQ XIX
Saturday, August 17
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
Federico Talks About OpenStack
Wednesday, August 21 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-aug
Software Freedom Day
Saturday, September 21 9:30am - 5:30pm
Details to follow, save the date
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Also easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
Summary
Project Night/Hangout Night
Abstract
In the spirit of summer, we're going
to make our August 7 meeting a bit
more free form with opportunities to
get (and give) help, as well as to
socialize with other users of free &
open source software.
You are encouraged to bring your
laptop.
If you are working on a project, e.g.
getting a GNU/Linux distro up & running,
learning some new software,
configuring privacy protection,
trying to configure something, etc.,
bring it with you to work on.
We'll try to match you up with other
attendees who might be able to help.
If you email me in advance with your
issue, I'll try my best to have someone
available to assist.
If you don't have a specific project,
please still come to socialize and
help others. I'd also love to hear
your ideas for future meetup events.
Even in today's virtual society, there
is no substitute for meeting face to
face.
This is also a good opportunity to
bring a friend. Is there someone in
your life that you think could benefit
from switching to free software?
Everyone! ;-) Invite them along and
give them an opportunity to speak to
other users and hear from different
perspectives.
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Talks & Lightening Talks
Want to give a talk or lightening talk at
one of our meetups? Please email me.
Lightening talks can be very short and
informal. Perhaps there is a project
you want the group's feedback on or
something cool you'd like to share or
a problem you want to bring more
attention to...we'd love to hear from you.
More Events & Announcements
Annual Summer BBQ XIX
Saturday, August 17
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-bbq19
Federico Talks About OpenStack
Wednesday, August 21 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-aug
Software Freedom Day
Saturday, September 21 9:30am - 5:30pm
Details to follow, save the date
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Reminder - tonight, July 17, 2013 - Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
When:July 17, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people of
all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software to
people that depend on assistive technology.
New Sonar home page: http://www.sonargnulinux.com/
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
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PGP Key fingerprint: 49E2 C52A FC5A A31F 8D66 C0AF 7CEA 30FC 3BC1 EB90
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people of
all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software to
people that depend on assistive technology.
New Sonar home page: http://www.sonargnulinux.com/
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
Friday, July 12, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
When:July 17, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people
of all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software
to people that depend on assistive technology.
Sonar project page on SourceForge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sonargnulinux/
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people
of all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software
to people that depend on assistive technology.
Sonar project page on SourceForge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sonargnulinux/
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
When:June 19, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people
of all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software
to people that depend on assistive technology.
Sonar project page on SourceForge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sonargnulinux/
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Moderator:Jonathan Nadeau
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335
Summary
Sonar: a distribution concentrating on accessibility
Abstract
Sonar aims to be an accessible GNU/Linux distribution to people
of all needs. Its goal is to bring awareness of Free accessible software
to people that depend on assistive technology.
Sonar project page on SourceForge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sonargnulinux/
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Monday, June 17, 2013
Boston Linux Meeting Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - Federico's ARM Roundup
When:June 19, 2013 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
Topic: Federico's ARM Roundup
Moderators:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335**
**Note change from last month
Summary
Federico Lucifredi previews his OSCON presentation
Abstract
A detailed review of the features, capabilities, and limits of a
number of low-cost ARM Linux platforms available to developers, in
disparate form factors and powered by different chip vendors - a number
of old classics return joined by brand new hardware. We will put under
the microscope (quite literally) the latest hardware:
APC (Android PC), Cubieboard, pcDuino (Allwin), Odroid U2, Arndale Board
(Samsung), FreeSoC, Gertboard, Gk802 (Freescale), BeagleBone Black
(Texas Instruments), Arduino Due, R.PI 512M (Broadcom).
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Topic: Federico's ARM Roundup
Moderators:Federico Lucifredi
Location: MIT Building E51, Room 335**
**Note change from last month
Summary
Federico Lucifredi previews his OSCON presentation
Abstract
A detailed review of the features, capabilities, and limits of a
number of low-cost ARM Linux platforms available to developers, in
disparate form factors and powered by different chip vendors - a number
of old classics return joined by brand new hardware. We will put under
the microscope (quite literally) the latest hardware:
APC (Android PC), Cubieboard, pcDuino (Allwin), Odroid U2, Arndale Board
(Samsung), FreeSoC, Gertboard, Gk802 (Freescale), BeagleBone Black
(Texas Instruments), Arduino Due, R.PI 512M (Broadcom).
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
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Reminder: BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - Learn Inkscape, Draw Freely - Weds, June 5, 2013
When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30PM
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) We plan to adjourn the meeting a little
earlier this month and invite anyone interested
to join us for drinks at nearby Meadhall.
Summary
Learn Inkscape, Draw Freely
Abstract
Inkscape is a free software vector
graphics editor. It competes
with proprietary graphic editors
such as Adobe Illustrator, which
was recently moved to a forced
monthly subscription model by
Adobe:
http://goo.gl/xMRTG (cnet.com)
In this talk, Martin Owens, who
is both a designer and Inkscape
contributor, will teach us how
to use Inkscape and explore its
new powerful features.
Designers, artists, those interested
in design, as well as IT people
who work with or support designers,
are all encouraged to attend.
Expect to Learn:
-- What is Inkscape
-- How to draw a logo in Inkscape
-- How to trace artwork to create a
vector image
-- How to use Live Path Effects (LPE)
We will reserve plenty of time
for Q&A so that your specific
questions about Inkscape
can be addressed.
About Our Speaker
Martin Owens (http://doctormo.org/)
is a programmer, artist, teacher and
community leader who has
contributed to many FOSS
projects. He is both a user and
creator of the Inkscape software.
Learn more about Martin and
see some of his artwork by
visiting the links below:
http://doctormo.org/
http://doctormo.deviantart.com/
Learn more about Inkscape here:
http://inkscape.org/
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Calling All Educators
We would love to have more teachers,
professors and educators both in our
audience and giving talks.
If you know a teacher and would like
to introduce him or her to free software,
please invite them to a meeting.
If you are a teacher and would like
resources for your classroom or learn
more yourself, we're here to help.
If you would like to share your knowledge
and experience by giving a talk or
lightening talk, we'd love to arrange a
meetup around your free software
related topic.
More Events and Announcements
Natick FOSS
Thursday, June 6 at Natick Community-Senior Center
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Federico Returns
Wednesday, June 19 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-jun
Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Wednesday, July 17 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-jul
_______________________________________________
Announce mailing list
Announce@blu.org
http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/announce
Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA
Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html
Easily accessibly by T.
Notes
1) Please note the location is different from our
standard MIT meeting location.
2) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
Thank you to our sponsor!
http://www.akamai.com/
3) We plan to adjourn the meeting a little
earlier this month and invite anyone interested
to join us for drinks at nearby Meadhall.
Summary
Learn Inkscape, Draw Freely
Abstract
Inkscape is a free software vector
graphics editor. It competes
with proprietary graphic editors
such as Adobe Illustrator, which
was recently moved to a forced
monthly subscription model by
Adobe:
http://goo.gl/xMRTG (cnet.com)
In this talk, Martin Owens, who
is both a designer and Inkscape
contributor, will teach us how
to use Inkscape and explore its
new powerful features.
Designers, artists, those interested
in design, as well as IT people
who work with or support designers,
are all encouraged to attend.
Expect to Learn:
-- What is Inkscape
-- How to draw a logo in Inkscape
-- How to trace artwork to create a
vector image
-- How to use Live Path Effects (LPE)
We will reserve plenty of time
for Q&A so that your specific
questions about Inkscape
can be addressed.
About Our Speaker
Martin Owens (http://doctormo.org/)
is a programmer, artist, teacher and
community leader who has
contributed to many FOSS
projects. He is both a user and
creator of the Inkscape software.
Learn more about Martin and
see some of his artwork by
visiting the links below:
http://doctormo.org/
http://doctormo.deviantart.com/
Learn more about Inkscape here:
http://inkscape.org/
Transportation & Parking
The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
Square T stop and other public transportation.
Metered parking should be available near our
location.
Calling All Educators
We would love to have more teachers,
professors and educators both in our
audience and giving talks.
If you know a teacher and would like
to introduce him or her to free software,
please invite them to a meeting.
If you are a teacher and would like
resources for your classroom or learn
more yourself, we're here to help.
If you would like to share your knowledge
and experience by giving a talk or
lightening talk, we'd love to arrange a
meetup around your free software
related topic.
More Events and Announcements
Natick FOSS
Thursday, June 6 at Natick Community-Senior Center
http://millermicro.com/FOSSUserGroupArchive.html
Federico Returns
Wednesday, June 19 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-jun
Sonar GNU/Linux distribution
Wednesday, July 17 at MIT
http://www.blu.org/cgi-bin/calendar/2013-jul
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Boston Linux and Unix InstallFest XLVIII Reminder Saturday June 1, 2013
Boston Linux Installfest XLVIII
When: Saturday June 1, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 18 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By Ron Thibeau and John Ross, Bluefin
Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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When: Saturday June 1, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MIT Building E-51, Room 061
2 Amherst St, Cambridge
Plenty of free parking in the parking lot in front of E-51.
http://mitiq.mit.edu/mitiq/directions_%20parkinge51.htm
What you need to bring: Your computer, monitor, power strips and your
Linux distributions. We do have copies of some distributions.
In general we have expertise with most distros, but if you need special
expertise, please email the BLU discussion list in advance. Today, most
distros are using Live CDs that you can try out and then install.
Additionally, CD images can be pushed onto USB sticks using various USB
creators.
COST: It's free! However, we DO have expenses, and contributions are
welcome. Please consider contributing $25 per machine.
Our volunteers will help you to install Linux on your own system. While
Linux runs on most systems, some systems do have configurations and
hardware that may not be supported. Please consult the following web
pages for hardware compatibility. While we prefer you to bring your own
distros, our volunteers will normally have
Linux Howto Pages: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX/howtos.html
Linux Frequently Asked Questions: http://tldp.org/docs.html#faq
Additionally, there are forums and listservs for most distros.
Generally our volunteers have sets of the latest Fedora, SuSE and
Ubuntu distributions:
* Fedora - http://fedora.redhat.com (Fedora 18 DVD/Live CD/USB)
* Open SuSE - http://opensuse.org (OpenSuSE 12.3 - DVD/Live CD/)
* Ubuntu - http://www.ubuntu.com (Rich Redbird 13.04 CD/USB)
We generally have them on local drives and can burn CDs/DVDs and
USBs.Since there are many variants of these distros, we advise you to
bring an empty USB stick with sufficient memory to hold one of the
distros. LiveCD images required under 1GB, full DVD images for Fedora
require about 4GB, and OpenSuSE needs 8GB. I usually have some USBs
prepared.
We generally have both a Wired and Wireless network available. The
wireless SSID at MIT is "MIT".
In addition, you can run Linux on your Windows PC through a virtual
machine manager, such as Virtualbox. You can install this in your
Windows machine and run Linux as a guest OS, or install it in your Linux
machine and run Windows as a guest. VirtualBox 4.2.6.
(http://www.virtualbox.org.) is free and is available for Linux, Windows
8, Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista. Additionally, there are also
some VMWare clients that are also free for Windows.
Please refer to the BLU website (http://www.blu.org) for further
information and directions. Parking is free and available in front of
the building on Amherst St. Enter the building, and take the elevator to
your left down 1 floor. Room 061 is opposite the elevator.
Lunch is generously sponsored By Ron Thibeau and John Ross, Bluefin
Technical Services.
--
Jerry Feldman <gaf@blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
http://www.blu.org
PGP key id: 537C5846
PGP Key fingerprint: 3D1B 8377 A3C0 A5F2 ECBB CA3B 4607 4319 537C 5846
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Announce mailing list
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