November 2012 - luv-geelong

Thank you
by Kathy Reid 02 Dec '12

02 Dec '12

Hi everyone, Just a note of many thanks to our speakers Russell and Daniel for their efforts tonight, and for travelling so far to be with us. I'm sure you'll all agree it was a valuable and worthwhile session, and the general sentiment of the night was that we're keen to run more in the future. Just as a recap if you couldn't join us (poor George got vlined and metro'd :( ), Russell provided a very interesting overview of ZFS and BTRFS as alternative file systems, and Daniel went through a number of barriers to open source adoption in education, which sparked a group discussion on Microsoft licensing practices and how they are designed to limit FOSS adoption. Andrew Van Slageren rounded off the night with a show and tell of his Melbourne Wireless hardware, including a Nano bridge and Mikrotik router. Thanks all for your assistance in packing/cleaning up - very much appreciated. Again, it was fantastic to meet everyone face to face, and very much looking forward to future catchups. Kind regards, Kathy

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Reminder: Geelong meetup Thursday night 6pm
by Kathy Reid 27 Nov '12

27 Nov '12

Hi everyone, thanks to all who have confirmed/declined with me - very much appreciated. Thanks also to Lev Lafayette (President, Linux Users' Victoria) for his and the committee's support for this event. At this stage I'll be catering for around 8 (6 confirmed, 2 maybe). Thanks to Daniel Jitnah and Russell Coker who have volunteered to give presentations; Daniel Jitnah - Open source in education Russell Coker (short presentation) - Storage using BTRFS and ZFS Daniel works for Greenware IT and is Chair of the Events Committee for Open Source Industry Australia. Russell is a computer and network security consultant. Those details again in case you missed them are below. WHERE Deakin University Waterfront Room AD5.004, Central Geelong WHEN Thursday 29th November 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) till around 8pm or until we're bored WHAT Beer and pizza. Let Kathy know if you have special requirements. Presentations by Daniel Jitnah on Open Source in Education and Russell Coker on storage using BTRFS and ZFS. HOW TO GET THERE This Google Map best explains how to get there. Use the Cunningham Street entrance to get to room AD5.004. https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201841023461449781249.0004cf10bb40a532… If you can't get into the building, ring Kathy on 0418 130 636. Kind regards, Kathy -- -- Kathy Reid @KathyReid on Twitter, Identi.ca, IRC etc (61) 418 130 636

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Geelong Open Source Meet Thurs 29th November 6pm
by Kathy Reid 24 Nov '12

24 Nov '12

Hi everyone, There's been some interest in a Geelong group meeting face to face, which is fantastic. The lovely people at the Uni have been kind enough to give us a room (without charge yay!) for the evening, so you're all warmly invited to meet, catch up and share your favourite open source and Linux news, stories and opinions. Three people have confirmed so far (thanks for confirming) so if you're coming please let me know so that beer and pizza can be specced appropriately :-) Not being a beer drinker (blasphemy I hear you cry!), your recommendations are sought. Pizza preferences or unpreferences also sought. Unfortunately no-one's volunteered to present (yet), so if anyone would like to take the floor please just sing out. It's a nice presentation space, with VGA connectors, dual projectors etc. You're welcome to bring hardware or show and tell with you (like Raspberry Pis etc), soldering kit might be pushing it, but let's see how we go! WHERE Deakin University Waterfront Room AD5.004, Central Geelong WHEN Thursday 29th November 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) till around 8pm or until we're bored WHAT Beer and pizza. Let Kathy know if you have special requirements. Presentations (hopefully) or just meeting face to face. HOW TO GET THERE This Google Map best explains how to get there. Use the Cunningham Street entrance to get to room AD5.004. https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201841023461449781249.0004cf10bb40a532… If you can't get into the building, ring Kathy on 0418 130 636.

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November wrap of Linux and open sourcy stuff
by Kathy Reid 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

Hola amigos, Writing to you from Barcelona, Espana where I'm very lucky to be attending LinuxCon Europe. Blogging at http://blog.kathyreid.id.au and you can follow all the action via the #linuxcon hashtag. Have to say that Linus' keynote was a bit average but Catarina Mota's keynote rocked my world (she runs the Open Hardware Association). In other quick news, the next PHPMelb meet is 20th Nov; http://phpmelb.org/2012/11/08/20th-nov-osdclub-security-privacy-and-anonymi… ...and.... I'd really like to set up a face to face meet for this group on a Thursday night in Geelong - how does 29th November suit everyone say 6pm? I'll figure out a venue and some beer and pizza. Any offers for someone to give a presentation? Raspberry Pi? Mint vs Arch vs Ubuntu? Anyone? Kind regards, K.

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Re: [luv-geelong] November wrap of Linux and open sourcy stuff
by Scott Harrison 09 Nov '12

09 Nov '12

I should be able to attend. :) I look forward to meeting you all.

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