[Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Madlab. Tues, 17th February. Discussion points: "Future of Copyleft, Free JavaScript, Libreboot X200, Librem, Software Freedom Day, Novena"

[Michael Dorrington]

Reminder that the MFS meeting is tomorrow (Tues) night.  Don't forget
it's at NFH not Madlab.

On 13/02/15 19:23, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> The location has changed to New Federation House which is between Madlab
> and Victoria train station.
> 
> * 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
> 
> On 08/02/15 22:00, Michael Dorrington wrote:
>> Please feel free to forward this to those that would welcome it.
>>
>> * Event: Manchester Free Software's February Meeting
>> * What: Discussions
>>
>> * Date: Tuesday, 17th February 2015 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
>> * Start time: 19:00
>> * Finish time: 20:30 (and then on for drinks)
>>
>> * 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 main part of the meeting will be discussions, with the following
>> Free Software related news items as possible discussion points, although
>> the discussion can go to other Free Software related topics if attendees
>> wish:
>>
>> === Future of Copyleft ===
>>
>> Bradley Kuhn has given a talk on the state of copyleft's mindshare
>> versus non-copyleft's and what we can do to increase copyleft's mindshare.
>>
>> * https://archive.fosdem.org/2014/schedule/event/futurecopyleft/
>>
>> === Free JavaScript ===
>>
>> When you run JavaScript from a website you are running a program and if
>> that program is non-free then you're running non-free software.  The FSF
>> has a campaign to encourage sites to have Free Software JavaScript code
>> and they have had success with Posteo.
>>
>> * https://www.fsf.org/campaigns/freejs
>> *
>> https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/fsf-javascript-guidelines-picked-up-by-posteo-webmail
>>
>> === Libreboot X200 ===
>>
>> GLUGLUG, the company that brought us the Libreboot X60, a laptop where
>> even the BIOS is Free Software, has now got an X200 offering.  This
>> laptop has the FSF's Respect Your Freedom certification.  The Libreboot
>> X60 looks to be back and is joined by the Libreboot T60.  There's even a
>> Libreboot Installation Service to get Libreboot into your BIOS.
>>
>> *
>> https://www.fsf.org/news/libreboot-x200-laptop-now-fsf-certified-to-respect-your-freedom
>> * http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/libreboot-x200/
>> * http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/
>>
>> === Librem ===
>>
>> The Librem laptop, the "first high-end laptop that respects your freedom
>> and privacy", has reached its funding goal but still looks available to buy.
>>
>> * https://www.crowdsupply.com/purism/librem-laptop
>>
>> === Software Freedom Day ===
>>
>> Software Freedom Day, the yearly worldwide celebration of Software
>> Freedom, is on the 19th September 2015.  What can we do to attract
>> people to this event that would be into Free Software if only they knew
>> about it?
>>
>> * http://softwarefreedomday.org/
>>
>> === Novena ===
>>
>> Novena, the crowd funded Free Hardware "laptop" project, is mass
>> producing and shipping.  This update gives more insights into the
>> realities of hardware manufacturing.
>>
>> * https://www.crowdsupply.com/kosagi/novena-open-laptop/updates
>>
>> === Other ===
>>
>> Feel free to raise similar items in the meeting for discussion.
>>
>> == 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.
>>  Ring the bell on the right of the door to be let in.  The venue
>> provides Wi-Fi.
>>
>> == 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
>> <http://libreplanet.org/wiki/Manchester>.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Mike.
>> MFS Chair.
>>
> 
> 


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