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[Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 17 October. "Introduction


From: Michael Dorrington
Subject: [Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 17 October. "Introduction to Programming and Source Code"
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:27:01 +0100
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Reminder that the meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday), 7pm at Madlab.

On 09/10/17 07:48, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
> 
> You can subscribe to the Manchester Free Software mailing list at:
> https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/fsuk-manchester
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's October Meeting
> 
> * Talk: Introduction to Programming and Source Code
> * Speaker: Michael Dorrington
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 17th October 2017 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 21:00 (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
> 
> 
> === Talk ===
> 
> The main part of the meeting will be a talk and demonstration with free
> discussion.
> 
> In order for a program to be Free Software for a user, the user needs,
> among other things, access to the source code.  This is a precondition
> to the freedom to study how the program works and the freedom to change
> the program.  These freedoms can be exercised either directly or
> indirectly by the user.
> 
> But what is source code and how does this make a program?  This talk
> (and demonstration) will explain the basics of programming including
> what is source code.  The aim is to help people to have a greater
> understanding of the Free Software freedoms and aid getting into Free
> Software programming.
> 
> 
> More information:
> 
> * https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw
> 
> 
> If you have experience of programming Free Software then please consider
> giving a lightning talk at the meeting.
> 
> 
> == Event Planning ==
> 
> There are no remaining events for the year, apart from the monthly
> meetings.
> 
> 
> == After-meeting ==
> 
> The meeting will be followed by informal discussion and socialising in
> the Terrace (which is next door to Madlab).  There are non-alcoholic
> 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
> <https://www.manchesterarndale.com/visiting/directions>.
> 
> 
> === 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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