[Sheflug] Re: cospa project

[Richard Ibbotson <richard [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Andres

> We would like to meet/get involved with public
> administrations/charities/schools that would be interested to
> switch to open source. Moreover, we are interested on having links
> with groups that share our same aim.


You can also come along to our Linux seminar on the 23rd which is 
where the AFFS was formed.  Our seminar is there for the purposes of 
allowing people such as yourself and Sheffield University to come 
along and ask questions of people who can answer your questions.  Even 
though the AFFS was formed here we didn't see them come back last 
year.  This is at an event which was formed for free software people 
and business people to interact with each other and not to hide down 
in London.  A place that most of us don't go to and never will.

It costs you nothing to attend.  You will need to register right now.  
This can be done at...

http://www.clubukonline.co.uk/local-events/eventdetail.asp?id=60

it's well worth the trip to www.swfc.co.uk to find out what's what.  
Since there's no such thing as a free lunch there will be a free 
lunch.  The schedule at the moment is...

http://www.sheflug.co.uk/seminar.html

You should note that Roger Whittaker has had to drop out due to a 
change in employer.  He will be replaced by Dr Ruediger Berlich.  As 
yet we are not sure what Ruediger will talk about but most of his 
past presentations have been well worth listening to.  Ruediger 
doesn't work for anyone and so his words will be reasonably neutral.  
Good way of finding out about the German/EU perspective on Open 
Source and Free software.

O'Reilly who have a public policy of giving away books on the internet 
- you don't pay for them - will be here in the shape of Josette 
Garcia.  Josette will be offering books at discount prices.  But, if 
you wait a year or so you can get the same books from the net for 
nothing.   O'Reilly have been known to publish some excellent books. 
Josette has had to take time out of her busy schedule to come to 
Sheffield.  Someone should at least show interest. 

Attending the above session means that you will receive a reasonable 
overview of what's happening rather than just a one sided argument.

Kind regards


 

-- 
Richard
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