[dundee] Upgrade Scotland - DCA - Wednesday

[Arron M Finnon]

Look forward to meeting you too Magnus


On Tue, 2008-04-29 at 12:30 +0100, magnus lawrie wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> As well as Arron (who I'm looking forward to meeting) I'll be talking at
> the event tomorrow evening. The idea is to have a pretty hands on event
> and introduce people to Free Software, so LUG members will be very
> welcome (actively encouraged!) to come and participate.
> 
> Hope to see some of you there.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Magnus
> 
> Arron M Finnon wrote:
> > Upgrade Scotland - DCA - Wednesday
> > 
> > Hi Guys,
> > 
> > There's an event on at the DCA called Upgrade Scotland, it's focusing
> > on getting a media hack space
> > 
> > here's the stuff i was sent for it
> > 
> > /* message as follows */
> > 
> > 
> > At this month's Upgrade! Scotland we will be trying something a little
> > different.  As a springboard to getting a media hack space going in
> > Dundee, Magnus Lawrie a founding member of the Electron Club in Glasgow,
> > will be speaking about all aspects of hack culture.
> > 
> > Beginning with a brief overview of the Free Software movement and it's
> > significance for hackers, we will ask 'what makes a hacker?' and look at
> > some instances where hackers have come together. Magnus will also
> > outline his involvement in such groups and introduce his current
> > research into hacking & knitting.  
> > 
> > This will be followed by an open forum where what happens next is up to
> > you. Arron M. Finnon, president of The Linux Society, will give an
> > introduction to Linux platforms and programs. There will be computers
> > available to try out some open source software and experience the Linux
> > platform and a room full of people to discuss the possibilities of these
> > tools for Tayside. 
> > 
> > Please join us from 5pm for a glass of wine, with the talk and forum
> > starting at 5.30pm.
> > 
> > Upgrade! Scotland is FREE but space is limited. Please RSVP via our
> > Facebook group or email: kristina 'at' mediascot.org
> > 
> > /* end of message */
> > 
> > 
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