Mark Shuttleworth at BALUG 2008-03-25!, and other BALUG News
Contents:
* Mark Shuttleworth at BALUG 2008-03-25 (note change from usual date)
* Additional upcoming BALUG meeting dates and speakers
* LugRadio Live USA 2008 in San Francisco
* Contacts, etc.
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Mark Shuttleworth at BALUG 2008-03-25 (note change from usual date)
NOTE SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 2008-03-25 (no meeting on 2008-03-18)
For our 2008-03-25 meeting we are proud to present:
Mark Shuttleworth[1] of Ubuntu[2]/Canonical[3].
Mark is founder of the Ubuntu Project[2], and also founded
Thawte[4] (which specialized in digital certificates),
HBD Venture Capital[5] (invests in early stage South African companies
with high growth potential) and
The Shuttleworth Foundation[6] (non-profit organization that accelerates
social innovation in Africa with a particular focus on education), and
also formed Canonical[3] (commercial sponsor of Ubuntu, and committed to
the development, distribution and promotion of open source software
products, and to providing tools and support to the open source
community). In April 2002, Mark also became the
First African in Space[7], arriving via Soyuz TM-34 to the
International Space Station and spending several days there, and
returning via Soyuz TM-33.
If you intend to come, please RSVP to: rsvp(a)balug.org
Why RSVP? Well, we probably wouldn't turn you away, but the RSVPs
really help the Four Seas Restaurant plan settings/food/staffing and
help ensure that we're able to eat upstairs in the private banquet room.
Subscribe to our (low volume) Announce list[8] to be sure and be
notified of our upcoming events.
1. http://www.markshuttleworth.com/biography
2. http://www.ubuntu.com/
3. http://www.canonical.com/
4. http://www.thawte.com/
5. http://www.hbd.com/
6. http://www.shuttleworthfoundation.org/
7. http://www.africaninspace.com/
8. http://www.new.balug.org/#Lists
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Additional upcoming BALUG meeting dates[9] and speakers (see our web
page[9] for more details):
2008-04-15 Eric Allman
2008-05-20 Jeremy Allison
2008-06-17 Andrew Morton
2008-07-15 Mike Linksvayer, CTO, Creative Commons
Subscribe to our (quite low volume) Announce list[8] to be sure and be
notified of our upcoming events.
8. http://www.new.balug.org/#Lists
9. http://www.new.balug.org/#Meetings%20(upcoming)
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LugRadio Live USA 2008[10] at The Metreon in San Francisco, April 12th &
13th, 2008
LugRadio Live USA 2008 brings San Francisco the unique atmosphere of
LugRadio Live UK, an event that has developed a strong reputation for
providing a range of topics about free software, Open Source, digital
rights, technology and more, a compelling list of speakers, exhibitors
and birds of a feather sessions, and wrapping it all in a unique, fun,
loose, social and inclusive event, which is often described as
combining the atmosphere of a rock concert and a computer conference.
BALUG may also be participating in this - along with other User Groups
in the area.
10. http://www.lugradio.org/live/USA2008/
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Contacting BALUG: http://www.new.balug.org/#Contact
Feedback on our publicity/announcements (e.g. contacts or lists where we
should get our information out that we're not presently reaching, or
things we should do differently): publicity-feedback(a)balug.org
Hi Folks:
This is a reminder that Bruce Perens will be speaking at BALUG Tonight.
(See the abstract below) So, if you'd like to come, its time to get your
RSVP in:
RSVP(a)balug.org
**Why RSVP??**
Well, don't worry we won't turn you away, but the RSVPs really help the
Four Seas Restaurant plan the meal and they ensure that we're able to eat
upstairs in the private banquet room.
Upcoming 2008 speakers include:
Feb 19th - Bruce Perens
March 25th (New Date) - Mark Shuttleworth (Ubuntu/Canonical)
April 15th - Eric Allman (Sendmail)
May 20th - Jeremy Allison (Samba)
June 17th - Andrew Morton (Linux kernel)
July 15th - Mike Linksvayer (Creative Commons)
Aug 19th - TBD
Sept 16th - Ian Murdock (Debian & Sun)
So why not signup for BALUG's extremely low volume announce list:
http://lists.balug.org/listinfo.cgi/balug-announce-balug.org
Meeting Details...
6:30pm
February 19th, 2008 (TONIGHT!)
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
PARKING: http://www.portsmouthsquaregarage.com/
Cost:
The meetings are always free, but dinner is $13
ABSTRACT: "Innovation Goes Public"
Presented by Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source initiative
insoftware.
Open Source provides much of the software infrastructure for many of the
world's largest companies and organizations: Merrill Lynch, Google, Pixar,
Amazon, the City of New York, and probably you - although you might not
know it. Innovative products like Linux, Firefox, and Apache are the
market-leaders in their sectors, but there are tens of thousands of Open
Source programs, used for just about everything. But the economics of Open
Source are non-intuitive: how can you make money by giving software away?
Why did IBM de-emphasize AIX, after spending Billions, in favor of Linux,
the product of a loose collaboration of programmers that it can never
control? How can the world's greatest city trust Open Source to help
manage its jails?
Bruce Perens will show how Open Source is often the most effective
strategy for creating and utilizing new innovation. He will explain the
economics of Open Source and how it works for profit-generating companies.
His talk will be clear to beginners yet informative even for Open Source
pros.
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Andrew Fife
Untangle - Open Source Security Gateway
download.untangle.com
650.425.3327 (O)
415.806.6028 (C)
afife(a)untangle.com
Hi Folks:
This is a reminder that Bruce Perens will be speaking at BALUG on NEXT
TUESDAY (2/19). (See the abstract below) So, if you'd like to come, its
time to get your RSVP in:
RSVP(a)balug.org
**Why RSVP??**
Well, don't worry we won't turn you away, but the RSVPs really help the
Four Seas Restaurant plan the meal and they ensure that we're able to eat
upstairs in the private banquet room.
Upcoming 2008 speakers include:
Feb 19th - Bruce Perens
March 25th (New Date) - Mark Shuttleworth (Ubuntu/Canonical)
April 15th - Eric Allman (Sendmail)
May 20th - Jeremy Allison (Samba)
June 17th - Andrew Morton (Linux kernel)
July 15th - Mike Linksvayer (Creative Commons)
Aug 19th - TBD
Sept 16th - Ian Murdock (Debian & Sun)
So why not signup for BALUG's extremely low volume announce list:
http://lists.balug.org/listinfo.cgi/balug-announce-balug.org
Meeting Details...
6:30pm
February 19th, 2008 (Next Tuesday)
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
PARKING: http://www.portsmouthsquaregarage.com/
Cost:
The meetings are always free, but dinner is $13
ABSTRACT: "Innovation Goes Public"
Presented by Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source initiative
insoftware.
Open Source provides much of the software infrastructure for many of the
world's largest companies and organizations: Merrill Lynch, Google, Pixar,
Amazon, the City of New York, and probably you - although you might not
know it. Innovative products like Linux, Firefox, and Apache are the
market-leaders in their sectors, but there are tens of thousands of Open
Source programs, used for just about everything. But the economics of Open
Source are non-intuitive: how can you make money by giving software away?
Why did IBM de-emphasize AIX, after spending Billions, in favor of Linux,
the product of a loose collaboration of programmers that it can never
control? How can the world's greatest city trust Open Source to help
manage its jails?
Bruce Perens will show how Open Source is often the most effective
strategy for creating and utilizing new innovation. He will explain the
economics of Open Source and how it works for profit-generating companies.
His talk will be clear to beginners yet informative even for Open Source
pros.
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Andrew Fife
Untangle - Open Source Security Gateway
download.untangle.com
650.425.3327 (O)
415.806.6028 (C)
afife(a)untangle.com
Howdy Folks:
Bruce Perens will be giving a talk titled "Innovation Goes Public" at the
Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) on February 19th. (See the abstract
below)
If you'd like to come, please RSVP:
RSVP(a)balug.org
If you haven't been to BALUG in a while, this a great opportunity to check
out what we're up to... and who knows you may just wind up eating dinner
with Bruce Perens at your table.
Upcoming 2008 speakers include:
Feb 19th - Bruce Perens
March 25th (New Date) - Mark Shuttleworth (Ubuntu/Canonical)
April 15th - Eric Allman (Sendmail)
May 20th - Jeremy Allison (Samba)
June 17th - Andrew Morton (Linux kernel)
July 15th - Mike Linksvayer (Creative Commons)
So why not signup for BALUG's extremely low volume announce list:
http://lists.balug.org/listinfo.cgi/balug-announce-balug.org
Meeting Details...
6:30pm
February 19th, 2008
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
PARKING: http://www.portsmouthsquaregarage.com/
Cost:
The meetings are always free, but dinner is $13
ABSTRACT: "Innovation Goes Public"
Presented by Bruce Perens, co-founder of the Open Source initiative
insoftware.
Open Source provides much of the software infrastructure for many of the
world's largest companies and organizations: Merrill Lynch, Google, Pixar,
Amazon, the City of New York, and probably you - although you might not
know it. Innovative products like Linux, Firefox, and Apache are the
market-leaders in their sectors, but there are tens of thousands of Open
Source programs, used for just about everything. But the economics of Open
Source are non-intuitive: how can you make money by giving software away?
Why did IBM de-emphasize AIX, after spending Billions, in favor of Linux,
the product of a loose collaboration of programmers that it can never
control? How can the world's greatest city trust Open Source to help
manage its jails?
Bruce Perens will show how Open Source is often the most effective
strategy for creating and utilizing new innovation. He will explain the
economics of Open Source and how it works for profit-generating companies.
His talk will be clear to beginners yet informative even for Open Source
pros.
About BALUG:
BALUG is lively gathering of Linux users & free software enthusiasts
that
combines great food, community & intimate access to featured speakers.
We meet in the bar of the Four Seas Restaurant from 6:30pm. At 7pm, we
share a family-style Chinese dinner, which is followed by our guest
speaker.
BALUG Mailing list Policy:
BALUG promises not to abuse other LUGs mailing lists. Our current
policy
is to make one monthly announcement on other Bay Area LUGs mailing
lists.
If you feel this is not appropriate for a particular list, please tell
us
which list and what you feel would be a more appropriate policy for that
list. Please send feedback to balug-contact(a)balug.org.
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Andrew Fife
Untangle - Open Source Security Gateway
download.untangle.com
650.425.3327 (O)
415.806.6028 (C)
afife(a)untangle.com
Howdy Folks:
Eric S. Raymond will be kicking off the start of a great 2008 at The Bay
Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) with a talk on January 15th. If you
haven't been to BALUG in a while, this a great opportunity to check out
what we're up to... and who knows you may just wind up eating dinner with
Eric S. Raymond at your table.
If you'd like to come, please RSVP:
RSVP(a)balug.org
Upcoming 2008 speakers include:
Jan - Eric S. Raymond
Feb - Bruce Perens
March 24th (New Date) - Mark Shuttleworth
April - Eric Allman
May - Jeremy Allison
June - Andrew Morton
So why not signup for BALUG's extremely low volume announce list:
http://lists.balug.org/listinfo.cgi/balug-announce-balug.org
Meeting Details...
6:30pm
January 15th, 2008 (Next Tuesday)
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
Parking: http://www.portsmouthsquaregarage.com/
Cost:
The meetings are always free, but dinner is $13
About BALUG:
BALUG is lively gathering of Linux users & free software enthusiasts
that
combines great food, community & intimate access to featured speakers.
We meet in the bar of the Four Seas Restaurant from 6:30pm. At 7pm, we
share a family-style Chinese dinner, which is followed by our guest
speaker.
BALUG Mailing list Policy:
BALUG promises not to abuse other LUGs mailing lists. Our current
policy
is to make one monthly announcement on other Bay Area LUGs mailing
lists.
If you feel this is not appropriate for a particular list, please tell
us
which list and what you feel would be a more appropriate policy for that
list. Please send feedback to balug-contact(a)balug.org.
----------------------------------------
Andrew Fife
Untangle - Open Source Security Gateway
download.untangle.com
650.425.3327 (O)
415.806.6028 (C)
afife(a)untangle.com
Howdy Folks:
Eric S. Raymond will be kicking off the start of a great 2008 at The Bay
Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) with a talk on January 15th. If you
haven't been to BALUG in a while, this a great opportunity to check out
what we're up to... and who knows you may just wind up eating dinner with
Eric S. Raymond at your table.
If you'd like to come, please RSVP:
RSVP(a)balug.org
Upcoming 2008 speakers include:
Jan - Eric S. Raymond
Feb - Bruce Perens
March - TBD
April - Eric Allman
May - Jeremy Allison
June - Andrew Morton
Meeting Details...
6:30pm
January 15th, 2008
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
Parking: http://www.portsmouthsquaregarage.com/
Cost:
The meetings are always free, but dinner is $13
About BALUG:
BALUG is lively gathering of Linux users & free software enthusiasts
that
combines great food, community & intimate access to featured speakers.
We meet in the bar of the Four Seas Restaurant from 6:30pm. At 7pm, we
share a family-style Chinese dinner, which is followed by our guest
speaker.
----------------------------------------
Andrew Fife
Untangle - Open Source Security Gateway
download.untangle.com
650.425.3327 (O)
415.806.6028 (C)
afife(a)untangle.com
Just a reminder,
Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) is not meeting in December this year.
Hope to see you all in January! (2008-01-15 Eric S. Raymond! - more on that
a bit later).
Happy Holidays!
TOMORROW: BALUG Nov. 20: James Burgett, "ACCRC+Linux: Keeping computers out of
Landfills"; etc.
A reminder for tomorrow's meeting:
BALUG Nov. 20: James Burgett, "ACCRC+Linux: Keeping computers out of Landfills";
etc.
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For our 2007-11-20 Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG)[1] meeting we are
pleased to present:
James Burgett, Alameda County Computer Resource Center (ACCRC)[2]:
"Free Software, The Environment, Social Welfare, and the Digital Divide"
Planning to attend? Please e-mail us an RSVP[3] to:
RSVP(a)BALUG.ORG
James will recount the path ACCRC has taken as it's grown in the last
five years to reclaim and reuse computers, peripherals, and other
electronic devices people donate. In general, ACCRC gives computers
to individuals and worthy organizations without charge or strings.
ACCRC uses Linux on the systems it gives away and has developed quite
a bit of expertise in installing various Linux distros on various
(old) hardware. (flyer[5] for event)
The event is free. However, dinner is $13 for those that want to eat.
2007-11-20 starting at 6:30PM (more details[1], directions[4])
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108-2113
1. http://www.balug.org/
2. http://www.accrc.org/
3. http://www.balug.org/#RSVP
4. http://www.fourseasr.com/directions.htm
5. http://www.balug.org/flyers/2007-11-20.pdf
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Other upcoming BALUG meetings
Choice conversation, company and Chinese cuisine, and if that weren't
enough, we typically also have interesting, informative and exciting
speaker(s)/presentation too!
2007-12 (no meeting in December this year)
2008-01-15 Eric S. Raymond
2008-02-19 Bruce Perens
2008-03-18 (TBD)
2008-04-15 Eric Allman
...
Note the dates on your calendar, and check our website
http://www.balug.org/[1] for more details and updates! Subscribe to
the BALUG "announce" list[2], to be notified of these and future
announcements if you're not already subscribed.
1. http://www.balug.org/
2. http://www.new.balug.org/#Lists
BALUG Nov. 20: James Burgett, "ACCRC+Linux: Keeping computers out of Landfills";
etc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
For our 2007-11-20 Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG)[1] meeting we are
pleased to present:
James Burgett, Alameda County Computer Resource Center (ACCRC)[2]:
"Free Software, The Environment, Social Welfare, and the Digital Divide"
Planning to attend? Please e-mail us an RSVP[3] to:
RSVP(a)BALUG.ORG
James will recount the path ACCRC has taken as it's grown in the last
five years to reclaim and reuse computers, peripherals, and other
electronic devices people donate. In general, ACCRC gives computers
to individuals and worthy organizations without charge or strings.
ACCRC uses Linux on the systems it gives away and has developed quite
a bit of expertise in installing various Linux distros on various
(old) hardware. (flyer[5] for event)
The event is free. However, dinner is $13 for those that want to eat.
2007-11-20 starting at 6:30PM (more details[1], directions[4])
Four Seas Restaurant
731 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108-2113
1. http://www.balug.org/
2. http://www.accrc.org/
3. http://www.balug.org/#RSVP
4. http://www.fourseasr.com/directions.htm
5. http://www.balug.org/flyers/2007-11-12.pdf
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Other upcoming BALUG meetings
Choice conversation, company and Chinese cuisine, and if that weren't
enough, we typically also have interesting, informative and exciting
speaker(s)/presentation too!
2007-12 (no meeting in December this year)
2008-01-15 Eric S. Raymond
2008-02-19 Bruce Perens
2008-03-18 (TBD)
2008-04-15 Eric Allman
...
Note the dates on your calendar, and check our website
http://www.balug.org/[1] for more details and updates! Subscribe to
the BALUG "announce" list[2], to be notified of these and future
announcements if you're not already subscribed.
1. http://www.balug.org/
2. http://www.new.balug.org/#Lists
Reminder, tomorrow!:
BALUG 2007-10-16: Paddy Sreenivasan, Zmanda: "Amanda - open source backup"; etc.
If you intend to attend, please RSVP (see further below) - Thanks.
Planning to come to BALUG meeting? Please drop us a note at:
rsvp(a)balug.org
indicating meeting date and if more than just yourself the number of
folks you're RSVPing for, etc.
See also: http://www.balug.org/#RSVP[1]
Thank you for RSVPing if you're planning to attend.
For our 2007-10-16 BALUG meeting we are pleased to present:
Paddy Sreenivasan, Zmanda[2]: "Amanda - open source backup"
flyer[3] (PDF) to help promote the event
Amanda is a popular open source network backup and recovery system.
The talk will be about Amanda, how it is different, current status and
why you should use it. The talk will also provide information about
Amanda enterprise edition.
Paddy is the Vice President of Engineering and a founder of
Zmanda, Inc.[2] He is responsible for technical strategy and
development of leading software products for data protection. Paddy
has over 13 years of experience in development and management of
software for enterprise storage. In addition, he has worked with
various open source communities, including leading the development of
an open source high-availability clustering solution. Prior to
founding Zmanda[2], he had key engineering roles at Cisco, Silicon
Graphics, Inc. and Hewlett-Packard. He holds a Bachelor's degree
from BITS, Pilani and a Master's degree from the University of Pune,
India.
references:
1. http://www.balug.org/#RSVP
2. http://www.zmanda.com/
3. http://www.balug.org/flyers/2007-10-16.pdf
our earlier announcement:
http://lists.balug.org/pipermail/balug-announce-balug.org/2007-October/0000…
meeting time, location, and lots of other great BALUG information:
Bay Area Linux Users Group (BALUG) http://www.balug.org/