[Gllug] Next GLLUG Meeting, 6 December 2003

[Zachary Struhs]

That's right, there is a GLLUG meeting on Saturday 6th December 2003, between 
12noon and 5pm. 

We will be meeting in the New Cavendish Street campus of Westminster 
University. This is in the shadow of the BT Tower, the nearest tube stations 
are Great Portland Street, Warren Street and Goodge Street. You will find a 
map at [ http://www.wmin.ac.uk/static/maps.asp ] or via www.streetmap.co.uk 

NOTE: you will need to sign in at the front desk to gain access to the 
building. There are building works at the moment but we'll post signs if the 
entrance has moved. 

Schedule 

12:00 - 12:45 

Welcome and Introduction.
also opportunity to try and debug overhead projectors :-) 

12:45 - 14:30 

Tushar Joshi - PostgresSQL 7.4 Vs. MySQL 4.1 

With databases being used in the backend of most systems nowadays and the 
emergence of open source database as a viable alternative to bespoke and 
proprietary systems, Tushar will be analysing two most commonly used open 
source databases. The talk will start with an overview of general database 
technology before focusing on the pros and cons of each database with a bias 
on application development. 

14:30 - 15:00 

Break 

15:00 - 16:45 

Steve Coast - Mapping the Internet 

16:45 - 17:00 

Closing announcements 

Do please be aware that we can't guarantee that the talks will happen at the 
times stated, but we will do our best to make sure they do. 

Other activities 

The network lab, as it is known, can be used for rolling demos of Linux being 
installations and to experiment with configuration. 

We also have the Multimedia room. This will be used for people to set is up 
their own machines. You can do this if you have something to show off, or you 
are looking for a solution to some problems. If your are bringing in your own 
machine, make sure you sign it in when you arrive, otherwise security won't 
let you take it when you go! We'll have monitors, keyboards, mice, and 
powerleads available. [So no need to lug all that stuff]. 

We will have access to some of the latest iso images and a CD-Burner. 

If you decide to bring a PC, please have the serial number written down ahead 
of time, in case it needs to be registered at the ground floor Reception. We 
may also take a picture of you and your PC as proof of ownership. 

The network lab and the multimedia room are the places you can go to, should 
you be looking for sanctuary away from the formal talks. If we're lucky the 
Refectory on the ground floor will have its food and drinks machines 
restocked. 

After 

After the meeting, for those that want, the group will move off to 'The Green 
Man' public house, very close to Great Portland Street. Even if you were 
unable to make the daytime meeting, please feel free to join us at the pub. 

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