Open SOurce workshops...

[Chris Jones]

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> Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:38:20 +1000
> From: Chris Chinchilla <chris at chinchillamedia.com>
> Subject: Open SOurce workshops...
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> Hey everyone, we're running some workshops soon in Melbourne,
> contributions, attendees and ideas are all welcome...
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> Here's the blurb!
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> Free Software Australia presents : 
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> A series of workshops to promote open source software and it's various
> applications in a variety of fields.
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> Open Source for NGO's, activists and Small businesses, CERES Environment
> park, East Brunswick
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> 12th September
> 10th October
> 
> Time: 1 - 4pm
> Cost: $25 / $15
> Visit www.ceres.org.au
> 
> Also be running some workshops as part of the Digital Fringe Festival at
> the Horse Bazaar which will focus on the production of media and
> creative arts with open source technologies. Once the full details of
> these are know we will let you know.
> 
> About the Workshops:
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> The world of free, open source and community developed technologies is
> rapidly expanding, offering massive potential for free and low cost
> solutions, saving money and supporting collaborative projects run by
> enthusiasts around the globe.
> 
> Despite recent widespread adoption of Open Source technologies, the
> world is still a confusing one, clouded by jargon and stalwart tech
> heads resenting letting newbies in.
> 
> 
> 
> The arts, non-profit and small business worlds could especially benefit
> from adopting some of the hundreds of tools out there, not only to help
> frequently tight budgets but to also encourage the work of similarly
> minded people in a different medium. The workshop intends to guide
> participants through the pitfalls of adopting open source technology,
> outlining the problems, difficulties and solutions in a friendly and
> understandable way, presented by individuals who have been through the
> same experiences and are knowledgeable in the worlds of art, running
> non-profits / small businesses and technology.
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> We hope to see you there!
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> 
> With support from Chinchilla Media and The Australian Centre of
> Democracy and Justice.
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Hi Chris. I think it's a fantastic idea. If only it were up here on the
Gold Coast, I'd be more than happy to help out in any way that I could.
But being in Melbourne, there's nothing I can offer you that will assist
you in any way.
But keep in mind, I take large orders for copies of Ubuntu of versions
8.04 > 9.04, free-of-charge. So please encourage anyone who wishes to
take advantage of my offer to send me an email at
chrisjones at comcen.com.au and I'd be happy to help where I can. Or
alternatively, direct them to www.whatisubuntu.com and you'll find my
details there also.


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Chris Jones <chrisjones at comcen.com.au>