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[Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 20 Sept. Talk: "Libreboot:


From: Michael Dorrington
Subject: [Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 20 Sept. Talk: "Libreboot: Starting with Freedom"
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:19:06 +0100
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Reminder that the meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7pm.

On 15/09/16 08:32, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's September Meeting
> * Talk: Libreboot: Starting with Freedom
> * Speaker: Michael Dorrington
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 20th September 2016 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 20:30 (and then on for social)
> 
> * Location: Madlab. (Manchester Digital Laboratory).
>   - http://madlab.org.uk/
> * Address: 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester. M4 1HN.
>   - Opposite "Common" on Edge Street, Northern Quarter.
>   - http://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/53.48413/-2.23639
> 
> == 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 first part of the meeting will be a talk and discussion on the talk.
>  The second part of the meeting will be discussion and planning on
> activism events.
> 
> === Talk ===
> 
> On our computer we can run only Free Software applications on top of a
> Free Software Operating System (OS) but what about the program that runs
> when we power on our computer?
> 
> The program that runs when we power on our computer, often known as the
> BIOS, also needs to be free otherwise we don't have the freedoms of free
> software and control of our computing.  This isn't theoretical as these
> non-free programs are used to stop us running the OS we want on our
> computers.
> 
> In this talk we will cover Libreboot, a free BIOS replacement.  This
> will include the different options available, the recent improvements
> and how to install, including a live install demonstration.
> 
> * https://libreboot.org/
> 
> If you have experience of Libreboot, U-Boot, SeaBIOS or similar then
> please consider giving a lightning talk at the meeting.
> 
> === Event work ===
> 
> We will reflect on the Ancoats Festival and on Software Freedom Day.
> Then we will plan our next events.
> 
> == After-meeting ==
> 
> The meeting will be followed by informal discussion and socialising in
> the Terrace (which is next door to Madlab).  There are soft drinks
> available and there is no pressure to consume alcohol.
> 
> == Location ==
> 
> The meeting will take place at the usual venue of Madlab, details above.
> 
> == Transport ==
> 
> === 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
> <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Manchester>.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike.
> MFS Chair.
> 


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