[Bradford] MFS Meeting. Madlab. Tues, 17th February. Discussion points: "Future of Copyleft, Free JavaScript, Libreboot X200, Librem, Software Freedom Day, Novena"

Fri Feb 13 19:24:23 UTC 2015

The location has changed to New Federation House which is between Madlab
and Victoria train station.

* Location: New Federation House
* Walk-through:
http://madlab.org.uk/content/details-of-our-temporary-location-during-the-refurb/

* Address: New Federation House. M60 0AF.
  - Dantzic Street entrance, not the main NFH entrance.
  - http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/53.48599/-2.23960

On 08/02/15 22:00, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's February Meeting
> * What: Discussions
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 17th February 2015 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 20:30 (and then on for drinks)
> 
> * Location: Madlab. (Manchester Digital Laboratory).
>   - http://madlab.org.uk/
> * Address: 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester. M4 1HN.
>   - Opposite "Common" on Edge Street, Northern Quarter.
>   - http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/53.48413/-2.23639
> 
> == Details ==
> 
> The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software
> philosophy.
> 
> Every meeting we start with an opportunity for informal key signing.
> For an explanation of what this is about see:
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_signing_party
> 
> The main part of the meeting will be discussions, with the following
> Free Software related news items as possible discussion points, although
> the discussion can go to other Free Software related topics if attendees
> wish:
> 
> === Future of Copyleft ===
> 
> Bradley Kuhn has given a talk on the state of copyleft's mindshare
> versus non-copyleft's and what we can do to increase copyleft's mindshare.
> 
> * https://archive.fosdem.org/2014/schedule/event/futurecopyleft/
> 
> === Free JavaScript ===
> 
> When you run JavaScript from a website you are running a program and if
> that program is non-free then you're running non-free software.  The FSF
> has a campaign to encourage sites to have Free Software JavaScript code
> and they have had success with Posteo.
> 
> * https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/freejs
> *
> https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/fsf-javascript-guidelines-picked-up-by-posteo-webmail
> 
> === Libreboot X200 ===
> 
> GLUGLUG, the company that brought us the Libreboot X60, a laptop where
> even the BIOS is Free Software, has now got an X200 offering.  This
> laptop has the FSF's Respect Your Freedom certification.  The Libreboot
> X60 looks to be back and is joined by the Libreboot T60.  There's even a
> Libreboot Installation Service to get Libreboot into your BIOS.
> 
> *
> https://www.fsf.org/news/libreboot-x200-laptop-now-fsf-certified-to-respect-your-freedom
> * http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/libreboot-x200/
> * http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/
> 
> === Librem ===
> 
> The Librem laptop, the "first high-end laptop that respects your freedom
> and privacy", has reached its funding goal but still looks available to buy.
> 
> * https://www.crowdsupply.com/purism/librem-laptop
> 
> === Software Freedom Day ===
> 
> Software Freedom Day, the yearly worldwide celebration of Software
> Freedom, is on the 19th September 2015.  What can we do to attract
> people to this event that would be into Free Software if only they knew
> about it?
> 
> * http://softwarefreedomday.org/
> 
> === Novena ===
> 
> Novena, the crowd funded Free Hardware "laptop" project, is mass
> producing and shipping.  This update gives more insights into the
> realities of hardware manufacturing.
> 
> * https://www.crowdsupply.com/kosagi/novena-open-laptop/updates
> 
> === Other ===
> 
> Feel free to raise similar items in the meeting for discussion.
> 
> == After-meeting ==
> 
> The meeting will be followed by informal discussion and socialising in
> the Terrace (which is next door to Madlab).  There are soft drinks
> available and there is no pressure to consume alcohol.
> 
> == Location ==
> 
> The meeting will take place at the usual venue of Madlab, details above.
>  Ring the bell on the right of the door to be let in.  The venue
> provides Wi-Fi.
> 
> == Transport ==
> 
> === Parking ===
> 
> Around the venue there are parking meter bays that become zero cost
> after 8pm on Tuesday so you will have to pay up until then and the
> maximum stay is 2 hours BUT MAKE SURE YOU VERIFY ALL THIS on parking.
> 
> There are paid parking lots around the venue, they are marked by a blue
> P in this OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab
> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.4843/-2.2365>.  Most of those
> parking lots are owned by NCP <http://www.ncp.co.uk/>.
> 
> If you can’t decide otherwise then park in Manchester Arndale
> <http://www.manchesterarndale.com/directions.aspx>.
> 
> === Public Transport ===
> 
> Manchester Victoria (MCV) train station, Shudehill tram and bus station,
> and Manchester Piccadilly bus station are all fairly close to Madlab,
> see OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab
> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.4843/-2.2365>.
> 
> Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train station and Manchester Central Coach
> Station are not too far away either.
> 
> == More Information ==
> 
> Information about Manchester Free Software can be found on the
> Manchester Free Software pages on LibrePlanet
> <http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Manchester>.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike.
> MFS Chair.
> 

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