June 2008 meeting of SF Bay Area OLPC Enthusiasts.

What: If you have an XO laptop, or are just interested in seeing how they work, come on down to Google campus in Mountain View for a get together on June 21, 2008. If you have an XO or two (or ten), bring them! Don't have an XO? Simply bring your enthusiasm.

Bonus: Gather at the Computer History Museum (CHM) for a tour/photo ops with the Babbage Difference Engine No. 2 (Babbage engine with XO!), courtesy of Jay McCauley. Babbage Engine at 1pm and 2pm. Also scheduled are DEC PDP-1 tours at 1:30pm and 2:00pm. Short and long tours of Visible Storage (main exhibit area) are scheduled throughout the afternoon. CHM opens at 12. CHM is located right at the Shoreline exit off 101, about a mile from Google. Entry is free.

Why: Build a mesh network, share activities, generate intersting ideas. See the school server in action. Discuss translation activities. Get an update on pilot studies. And more...

When: June 21, 2008 from 10am to 2pm

Where: University Theaters @
Building 40 2nd Floor
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043

Who: Sponsored by Weihaw Chuang at Google with help from Drew Hess.

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Directions:
A set of detailed instructions:
http://code.google.com/events/visitors/

Getting to Google

By car

Follow these directions to arrive at the visitor parking area of 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway via the Charleston Road entrance.

From San Francisco Airport and Points North

• Merge onto US-101 SOUTH
• Take the RENGSTORFF AVE/AMPHITHEATRE PKWY exit
• Turn right on AMPHITHEATRE PKWY and drive over highway
• Turn right onto CHARLESTON ROAD Drive past Landings Drive
• Turn left into driveway at the "Google" sign at ALTA AVENUE

From San Jose Airport and Points South

• Merge onto US-101 NORTH
• Take the AMPHITHEATRE PKWY exit
• Turn right onto CHARLESTON ROAD Drive past Landings Drive
• Turn left into driveway at the "Google" sign at ALTA AVENUE

By public transportation

While the mass transportation options to and from the airports are regrettably limited in this part of the Bay, the TakeTransit Trip Planner can help you find your way.

Arriving at the Googleplex

Our campus is fairly large, so make sure your host has informed you which building your event is being held in.

Upon arriving at the Google campus, please tell an attendant which event you are arriving for and who your host is, and they will direct you to the appropriate building and parking area. As a general rule, any aboveground parking that is not otherwise reserved is fair game for visitors.

After parking, please head to the reception desk in the event building to sign in and pickup your visitor badge. If your host has not yet arrived to meet you, the receptionist will be happy to give them a call.