[SC.LUG] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 18 Nov. Talk: "Shellshock, shell surprise: Shell we investigate"

[Michael Dorrington]

A reminder that this event is on the coming Tuesday.  Look forward to
seeing you there.

On 13/11/14 08:51, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
> 
> NOTE: The meeting is again at NFH!
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's November Meeting
> * Talk: Shellshock, shell surprise: Shell we investigate
> * Speaker: Michael Dorrington
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 18th November 2014 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 20:30 (and then on for drinks)
> 
> * 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
> 
> 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 a talk.
> 
> In light of the recent Shellshock vulnerability public disclosure we'll
> have have an investigation into shell behaviour.
> 
> We'll have a look at command line & shell script programming gotchas,
> surprises, behind the scenes, security risks and best practice.  We'll
> then finish off with a look at Shellshock and its far reaching impact.
> 
> http://www.fsf.org/news/free-software-foundation-statement-on-the-gnu-bash-shellshock-vulnerability
> 
> After-meeting
> -------------
> The meeting will be followed by informal discussion and socialising in
> the Terrace.  There are soft drinks available and there is no pressure
> to consume alcohol.
> 
> Location
> --------
> The meeting will be at New Federation House, details above.  The venue
> provides wifi.
> 
> 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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